Foods high in magnesium

Canned chili con carne with beans tops the list with 67.8 mg per serving. 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. 1Canned chili con carne with beansMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 cup (242 g)67.8 mg16% DV
  2. 2Seasoned yellow rice mix, unpreparedMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 serving (2 oz) (57 g)63.8 mg15% DV
  3. 3Microwavable chili with beansMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 cup (244 g)61 mg15% DV
  4. 4Pulled pork in barbecue sauceMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 cup (249 g)54.8 mg13% DV
  5. 5Italian lasagna mix, unpreparedMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 package (141 g)52.2 mg12% DV
  6. 6Unprepared dry cheese-flavored rice mixMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 0.25 cup dry rice mix (57 g)50.2 mg12% DV
  7. 7Four cheese lasagna mix, unpreparedMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 package (117 g)49.1 mg12% DV
  8. 8Canned chili without beansMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 cup (240 g)48 mg11% DV
  9. 9Baked frozen vegetable lasagnaMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 serving (227 g)47.7 mg11% DV
  10. 10Rice bowl with chicken, frozen entree, prepared (includes fried, teriyaki, and sweet and sour varieties)Meals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 bowl (340 g)47.6 mg11% DV
  11. 11Beef pasta mix, unpreparedMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 package (122 g)47.6 mg11% DV
  12. 12Frozen cheese lasagna, preparedMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 cup 1 serving (225 g)47.3 mg11% DV
  13. 13Reduced fat frozen beef macaroni and cheeseMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 serving (269 g)45.7 mg11% DV
  14. 14Frozen cheese lasagna, unpreparedMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 cup 1 serving (237 g)45 mg11% DV
  15. 15Frozen beef and bean burritoMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 burrito frozen (139 g)44.5 mg11% DV
  16. 16Cheeseburger macaroni mix, unpreparedMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 package (123 g)43 mg10% DV
  17. 17Frozen spaghetti with meat sauceMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 serving (283 g)42.5 mg10% DV
  18. 18Microwaved beef and bean burritoMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 burrito cooked (116 g)41.8 mg10% DV
  19. 19Breaded chicken thighs, frozen, reheatedMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 thigh with bone and breading (133 g)41.2 mg10% DV
  20. 20Frozen bean and cheese burritoMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 burrito (129 g)40 mg10% DV
  21. 21Frozen reduced-fat chicken or turkey turnoversMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 piece turnover 1 serving (127 g)39.4 mg9% DV
  22. 22Canned cheese ravioliMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 cup (242 g)36.3 mg9% DV
  23. 23Canned pasta with sliced franks in tomato sauceMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 serving (1 cup) (252 g)35.3 mg8% DV
  24. 24Canned pasta with tomato sauceMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 serving (1 NLEA serving) (252 g)35.3 mg8% DV
  25. 25Prepared frozen beef pot pieMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 pie, cooked (average weight) (268 g)34.8 mg8% DV
  26. 26Unprepared reduced-fat macaroni and cheese mixMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 serving (3.5 oz) (99 g)34.6 mg8% DV
  27. 27White and wild rice mix, unpreparedMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 cup (191 g)34.4 mg8% DV
  28. 28Boxed macaroni and cheese with dry sauce mix, uncookedMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 serving (makes about 1 cup prepared) (70 g)34.3 mg8% DV
  29. 29Macaroni and cheese, dry mix, prepared with 2% milk and 80% stick margarine from dry mixMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 cup (198 g)33.7 mg8% DV
  30. 30Frozen chicken pot pie, preparedMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 pie (302 g)33.2 mg8% DV
  31. 31Canned spaghetti with meatballs in tomato sauceMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 cup (246 g)32 mg8% DV
  32. 32Frozen cheese ravioli with tomato sauce, unpreparedMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 cup (159 g)31.8 mg8% DV
  33. 33Canned meat ravioli with tomato or meat sauceMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 cup (262 g)31.4 mg7% DV
  34. 34Canned corned beef hash with potatoMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 cup (236 g)30.7 mg7% DV
  35. 35Frozen unprepared pork and vegetable potstickersMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 5 pieces 1 serving (145 g)30.4 mg7% DV
  36. 36Unprepared microwaveable macaroni and cheeseMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 serving 1 pouch (61 g)29.9 mg7% DV
  37. 37Lean Pockets meatballs and mozzarellaMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 each (128 g)29.4 mg7% DV
  38. 38Frozen unprepared cheese turnovers, tomato sauceMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 serving 4.5 oz (127 g)29.2 mg7% DV
  39. 39Frozen chicken nuggets, white meat, not reheatedMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 serving (82 g)28.7 mg7% DV
  40. 40Prepared box macaroni and cheese mixMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 cup prepared (189 g)28.4 mg7% DV
  41. 41Frozen Hot Pockets meatballs and mozzarella sandwichMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 hot pocket (1 NLEA serving) (127 g)27.9 mg7% DV
  42. 42Microwavable canned macaroni and cheeseMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 7.5 oz 1 serving (213 g)27.7 mg7% DV
  43. 43Lean Pockets ham and cheddarMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 hot pocket (1 NLEA serving) (127 g)26.7 mg6% DV
  44. 44Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, prepared with 80% margarineMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 cup (238 g)26.2 mg6% DV
  45. 45Prepared Spanish rice mix, with oil or tomatoesMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 cup (198 g)25.7 mg6% DV
  46. 46Rice and vermicelli mix, beef flavor, prepared with 80% margarineMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 cup (247 g)24.7 mg6% DV
  47. 47Frozen lasagna with meat sauce, preparedMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 piece side (123 g)24.6 mg6% DV
  48. 48Frozen lasagna with meat and sauceMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 piece side (134 g)24.1 mg6% DV
  49. 49Rice and vermicelli mix, chicken flavor, prepared with 80% margarineMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 cup (233 g)23.3 mg6% DV
  50. 50Frozen macaroni and cheeseMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 cup (137 g)23.3 mg6% DV
  51. 51Hot Pockets ham and cheese croissant, frozenMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 serving (1 hot pocket) (127 g)22.9 mg5% DV
  52. 52Hot Pockets chicken, broccoli, cheddar croissant, frozenMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 serving (1 hot pocket) (127 g)22.9 mg5% DV
  53. 53Reduced fat meat and cheese turnover, frozenMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 piece turnover 1 serving (127 g)22.9 mg5% DV
  54. 54Canned macaroni and cheeseMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 serving (244 g)22 mg5% DV
  55. 55Frozen precooked chicken nuggetsMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 serving (87 g)21.8 mg5% DV
  56. 56Egg, meat and cheese turnover, frozenMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 piece turnover 1 serving (127 g)20.3 mg5% DV
  57. 57Sausage, egg and cheese breakfast biscuitMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 biscuit (126 g)20.2 mg5% DV
  58. 58Jimmy Dean frozen sausage egg cheese biscuitMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 biscuit (128 g)19.2 mg5% DV
  59. 59Potato salad with eggMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 0.5 cup (125 g)18.8 mg4% DV
  60. 60Frozen potato or cheese-filled dumplingsMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 3 pieces pierogies (114 g)18.2 mg4% DV
  61. 61Fresh refrigerated cheese tortelliniMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 0.75 cup (81 g)17 mg4% DV
  62. 62Frozen pizza rolls, unpreparedMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 serving 6 rolls (80 g)16 mg4% DV
  63. 63Canned beef stewMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 cup (1 serving) (196 g)15.7 mg4% DV
  64. 64Prepared frozen vegetable egg rollsMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 egg roll (68 g)15.6 mg4% DV
  65. 65Frozen corn dogs, preparedMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 corndog (78 g)13.3 mg3% DV
  66. 66Banquet frozen family-size Salisbury steakMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 patty (72 g)12.2 mg3% DV
  67. 67Hungry Man frozen Salisbury steak with gravyMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 patty (64 g)12.2 mg3% DV
  68. 68Salisbury steak with gravy, frozenMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 patty (63 g)10.7 mg3% DV
  69. 69Oven-heated frozen beef and cheese taquitosMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 piece (42 g)10.1 mg2% DV
  70. 70Oven-heated frozen chicken and cheese taquitosMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 piece (42 g)10.1 mg2% DV
  71. 71Heated refrigerated chicken egg rollsMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 oz (28.4 g)8.5 mg2% DV
  72. 72Unprepared box macaroni and cheese mixMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 serving (3.5 oz) (25 g)8.5 mg2% DV
  73. 73Breaded chicken tenders, frozen, preparedMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 piece (21 g)6.1 mg1% DV
  74. 74Heated refrigerated pork egg rollsMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 oz (28.4 g)5.7 mg1% DV
  75. 75Low-fat frozen lasagna with meat and sauceMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 oz (28.4 g)5.4 mg1% DV
  76. 76Frozen turkey, stuffing, potatoes, veggies, microwavedMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 oz (28.4 g)5.1 mg1% DV
  77. 77Spanish rice mix, unpreparedMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 tbsp (8.8 g)3.3 mg1% DV
  78. 78Rice-A-Roni chicken flavor, unpreparedMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 tbsp (10.2 g)3.2 mg1% DV
  79. 79Rice pilaf flavor rice and vermicelli mix, unpreparedMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 tbsp (9.6 g)3.1 mg1% DV
  80. 80Beef flavor rice and vermicelli mix, unpreparedMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 tbsp (9 g)3.1 mg1% 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.