Foods high in magnesium

Seasoned yellow rice mix, unprepared tops the list with 112 mg per 100 g. The Daily Value for magnesium is 420 mg. Ranked from 12,427 everyday foods (not packaged products); dried spices, protein powders and regional specialties are left out.

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  1. 1Seasoned yellow rice mix, unpreparedMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes112 mg27% DV
  2. 2Unprepared dry cheese-flavored rice mixMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes88 mg21% DV
  3. 3Boxed macaroni and cheese with dry sauce mix, uncookedMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes49 mg12% DV
  4. 4Unprepared microwaveable macaroni and cheeseMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes49 mg12% DV
  5. 5Four cheese lasagna mix, unpreparedMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes42 mg10% DV
  6. 6Beef pasta mix, unpreparedMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes39 mg9% DV
  7. 7Italian lasagna mix, unpreparedMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes37 mg9% DV
  8. 8Spanish rice mix, unpreparedMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes37 mg9% DV
  9. 9Microwaved beef and bean burritoMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes36 mg9% DV
  10. 10Frozen chicken nuggets, white meat, not reheatedMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes35 mg8% DV
  11. 11Unprepared reduced-fat macaroni and cheese mixMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes35 mg8% DV
  12. 12Cheeseburger macaroni mix, unpreparedMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes35 mg8% DV
  13. 13Unprepared box macaroni and cheese mixMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes34 mg8% DV
  14. 14Beef flavor rice and vermicelli mix, unpreparedMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes34 mg8% DV
  15. 15Frozen beef and bean burritoMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes32 mg8% DV
  16. 16Rice pilaf flavor rice and vermicelli mix, unpreparedMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes32 mg8% DV
  17. 17Frozen bean and cheese burritoMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes31 mg7% DV
  18. 18Breaded chicken thighs, frozen, reheatedMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes31 mg7% DV
  19. 19Rice-A-Roni chicken flavor, unpreparedMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes31 mg7% DV
  20. 20Frozen reduced-fat chicken or turkey turnoversMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes31 mg7% DV
  21. 21Heated refrigerated chicken egg rollsMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes30 mg7% DV
  22. 22Breaded chicken tenders, frozen, preparedMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes29 mg7% DV
  23. 23Canned chili con carne with beansMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes28 mg7% DV
  24. 24Frozen precooked chicken nuggetsMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes25 mg6% DV
  25. 25Microwavable chili with beansMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes25 mg6% DV
  26. 26Oven-heated frozen beef and cheese taquitosMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes24 mg6% DV
  27. 27Oven-heated frozen chicken and cheese taquitosMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes24 mg6% DV
  28. 28Prepared frozen vegetable egg rollsMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes23 mg5% DV
  29. 29Lean Pockets meatballs and mozzarellaMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes23 mg5% DV
  30. 30Frozen unprepared cheese turnovers, tomato sauceMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes23 mg5% DV
  31. 31Frozen Hot Pockets meatballs and mozzarella sandwichMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes22 mg5% DV
  32. 32Pulled pork in barbecue sauceMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes22 mg5% DV
  33. 33Frozen cheese lasagna, preparedMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes21 mg5% DV
  34. 34Baked frozen vegetable lasagnaMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes21 mg5% DV
  35. 35Lean Pockets ham and cheddarMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes21 mg5% DV
  36. 36Frozen unprepared pork and vegetable potstickersMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes21 mg5% DV
  37. 37Fresh refrigerated cheese tortelliniMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes21 mg5% DV
  38. 38Canned chili without beansMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes20 mg5% DV
  39. 39Heated refrigerated pork egg rollsMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes20 mg5% DV
  40. 40Frozen lasagna with meat sauce, preparedMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes20 mg5% DV
  41. 41Frozen pizza rolls, unpreparedMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes20 mg5% DV
  42. 42Frozen cheese ravioli with tomato sauce, unpreparedMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes20 mg5% DV
  43. 43Hungry Man frozen Salisbury steak with gravyMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes19 mg5% DV
  44. 44Low-fat frozen lasagna with meat and sauceMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes19 mg5% DV
  45. 45Frozen cheese lasagna, unpreparedMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes19 mg5% DV
  46. 46Hot Pockets ham and cheese croissant, frozenMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes18 mg4% DV
  47. 47Hot Pockets chicken, broccoli, cheddar croissant, frozenMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes18 mg4% DV
  48. 48Frozen lasagna with meat and sauceMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes18 mg4% DV
  49. 49White and wild rice mix, unpreparedMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes18 mg4% DV
  50. 50Frozen turkey, stuffing, potatoes, veggies, microwavedMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes18 mg4% DV
  51. 51Reduced fat meat and cheese turnover, frozenMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes18 mg4% DV
  52. 52Banquet frozen family-size Salisbury steakMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes17 mg4% DV
  53. 53Reduced fat frozen beef macaroni and cheeseMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes17 mg4% DV
  54. 54Frozen corn dogs, preparedMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes17 mg4% DV
  55. 55Macaroni and cheese, dry mix, prepared with 2% milk and 80% stick margarine from dry mixMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes17 mg4% DV
  56. 56Frozen macaroni and cheeseMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes17 mg4% DV
  57. 57Salisbury steak with gravy, frozenMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes17 mg4% DV
  58. 58Frozen potato or cheese-filled dumplingsMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes16 mg4% DV
  59. 59Sausage, egg and cheese breakfast biscuitMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes16 mg4% DV
  60. 60Egg, meat and cheese turnover, frozenMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes16 mg4% DV
  61. 61Jimmy Dean frozen sausage egg cheese biscuitMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes15 mg4% DV
  62. 62Prepared box macaroni and cheese mixMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes15 mg4% DV
  63. 63Potato salad with eggMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes15 mg4% DV
  64. 64Canned cheese ravioliMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes15 mg4% DV
  65. 65Frozen spaghetti with meat sauceMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes15 mg4% DV
  66. 66Canned pasta with sliced franks in tomato sauceMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes14 mg3% DV
  67. 67Canned pasta with tomato sauceMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes14 mg3% DV
  68. 68Rice bowl with chicken, frozen entree, prepared (includes fried, teriyaki, and sweet and sour varieties)Meals, Entrees, and Side Dishes14 mg3% DV
  69. 69Prepared frozen beef pot pieMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes13 mg3% DV
  70. 70Canned corned beef hash with potatoMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes13 mg3% DV
  71. 71Microwavable canned macaroni and cheeseMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes13 mg3% DV
  72. 72Canned spaghetti with meatballs in tomato sauceMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes13 mg3% DV
  73. 73Prepared Spanish rice mix, with oil or tomatoesMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes13 mg3% DV
  74. 74Canned meat ravioli with tomato or meat sauceMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes12 mg3% DV
  75. 75Frozen chicken pot pie, preparedMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes11 mg3% DV
  76. 76Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, prepared with 80% margarineMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes11 mg3% DV
  77. 77Rice and vermicelli mix, beef flavor, prepared with 80% margarineMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes10 mg2% DV
  78. 78Rice and vermicelli mix, chicken flavor, prepared with 80% margarineMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes10 mg2% DV
  79. 79Canned macaroni and cheeseMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes9 mg2% DV
  80. 80Canned beef stewMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes8 mg2% DV

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Source: USDA FoodData Central. Per serving uses each food's typical USDA portion. Daily Values are the FDA's for adults and children 4 years and older.