Most magnesium per calorie
Magnesium powers hundreds of reactions tied to muscle, nerve, and sleep, and many people fall short. These foods are the most magnesium-dense per calorie.
Most magnesium per calorie
Computed from a USDA food database.
- 349 mg/100 kcal
- 282 mg/100 kcal
- 138 mg/100 kcal
Quick tip: Leafy greens win per calorie; seeds and nuts win per gram — use both.
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