Natural foods rich in magnesium 1: Dark Leafy Greens (Raw Spinach) Magnesium in 100g 1 Cup Raw (30g) Other Greens High in Magnesium (%DV per cup cooked): Swiss Chard (38%), Kale (19%), Collard Greens (13%), and Turnip Greens (11%). 2: Nuts and Seeds (Squash and Pumpkin Seeds) Magnesium in 100g 1/2 Cup (59g) Other Nuts and Seeds High in Magnesium (%DV per 1/2 cup): Sesame Seeds (63%), Brazil Nuts (63%), Almonds (48%), Cashews (44% DV), Pine nuts (43%), Mixed Nuts (39%), and Peanuts (31%), Pecans (17%), Walnuts (16%). 3: Fish (Mackerel) Magnesium in 100g Per 3oz Fillet (85g) Other Fish High in Magnesium (%DV per 3oz fillet (85g)): Pollock (18% DV), Turbot (14% DV), Tuna (14% DV), and most other fish at an average of 8% DV. 4: Beans and Lentils (Soy Beans) Magnesium in 100g 1 Cup Cooked (172g) Other Beans and Lentils High in Magnesium (%DV per cup cooked): White Beans (28%), French Beans (25%), Black-eyed Peas (23%), Kidney Beans (21%), Chickpeas (Garbanzo) (20%), Lentils (18%), Pinto Beans (16%). 5: Whole Grains (Brown Rice) Magnesium in 100g 1 Cup Cooked (195g) Other Whole Grains High in Magnesium (%DV per cup cooked): Quinoa (30%), Millet (19%), Bulgur (15%), Buckwheat (13%), Wild Rice (13%), Whole Wheat Pasta (11%), Barley (9%), Oats (7%). 6: Avocados Magnesium in 100g 1 Avocado (201g) An average avocado provides 322 calories, half a cup pureed contains 184 calories. 7: Spinach — 1 cup: 157 milligrams (40% DV) 8: Chard — 1 cup: 154 milligrams (38% DV) 9: Pumpkin seeds — 1/8 cup: 92 milligrams (23% DV) 10: Yogurt or Kefir — 1 cup: 50 milligrams (13% DV) 11: Almonds — 1 ounce: 80 milligrams (20% DV) 12: Black Beans — ½ cup: 60 milligrams (15% DV) 14: Dark Chocolate — 1 square: 95 milligrams (24% DV) 15: Banana — 1 medium: 32 milligrams (8% DV) 16: Low-Fat Dairy (Plain Non Fat Yogurt) Magnesium in 100g 1 Cup (245g) Other Dairy Foods High in Magnesium: 1 cup (246g) of 2% fat milk provides 10% DV. A 1 ounce (28g or 2 cubic inches) slice of swiss cheese provides 3% DV. 17: Dried Fruit (Figs) Magnesium in 100g 1/2 Cup (75g) 1 Fig (8g) 68mg (17% DV) 51mg (13% DV) 5mg (1% DV) Other Dried Fruit High in Magnesium (%DV per 1/2 cup): Prunes (11%), Apricots (10%), Dates (8%), and Raisins (7%). 18: Sesame seeds Magnesium: 101 mg in 1 ounce roasted 19: Sunflower seeds Magnesium: 128 mg in ¼ cup 20: Tofu Magnesium: 37 mg in ½ cup 21: Flaxseed Magnesium: 40 mg in 1 tablespoon whole 22: Milk (skim) Magnesium: 27.8 mg in 1 cup 23: Oatmeal Magnesium: 57.6 mg in 1 cup cooked 24: Broccoli Magnesium: 51 mg in ½ cup cooked 25: Sweet corn Magnesium: 33 mg in 1 ear 26:Peas Magnesium: 48 mg in 1 cup
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