Everything To Know About Magnesium In Your Diet

Food Group Examples & Magnesium Content
Leafy Greens Spinach (150 mg/cup cooked)
Nuts & Seeds pumpkin seeds (150–170 mg/oz), Almonds, Sunflower seeds
Legumes Black beans (120 mg/cup), Lentils, Chickpeas
Whole Grains Quinoa (118 mg/cup), Brown rice, Oats
Fatty Fish Mackerel, Salmon, Halibut (80–90 mg/serving)
Dark chocolate  65 mg/oz (70–85% cocoa) 

Group Recommended Intake
Adult women 310–320 mg/day
Pregnant women ~350 mg/day
Adult men <30 400 mg/day
Adult men ≥30 420 mg/day

🧪 Deficiency Signs

  • Fatigue
  • Muscle cramps or twitching
  • Poor sleep
  • Anxiety or irritability
  • Irregular heartbeat