Top 10 Fruits Highest in Magnesium
Magnesium is an essential mineral required by the body for muscle and nerve function, maintaining heart rhythm, building strong bones, and energy production. (1,2,3)
Magnesium is an electrolyte, and a deficiency in magnesium can lead to numbness, abnormal heart rhythms, coronary spasms. (4) In the long term, magnesium deficiency increases the risk of stroke, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and migraine. (5)
Fruits are high in fiber and are also a very good source of potassium in addition to magnesium.
Fruits high in magnesium include dried figs, avocados, guavas, bananas, kiwi fruit, papayas, blackberries, raspberries, cantaloupes, and grapefruit. The daily value (DV) for magnesium 420mg per day. (6,7)
Below are the top 10 fruits highest in magnesium. For more, see the extended list of less common fruits rich in magnesium, high magnesium vegetables, and the article on high magnesium foods.
List of Fruits High in Magnesium
1 Dried Figs| Magnesium 1 Cup | Magnesium per 100g | Magnesium per 200 Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 101mg (24% DV) | 68mg (16% DV) | 55mg (13% DV) |
More Dried Fruit High in Magnesium
- 21% DV per cup of prunes
- 19% DV per cup of apricots
- 16% DV per cup of dates
- 15% DV per cup of zante currants
- 14% DV per cup of raisins
2 Avocados| Magnesium per Avocado | Magnesium per 100g | Magnesium per 200 Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 58mg (14% DV) | 29mg (7% DV) | 36mg (9% DV) |
3 Bananas| Magnesium per Cup Sliced | Magnesium per 100g | Magnesium per 200 Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 41mg (10% DV) | 27mg (6% DV) | 61mg (14% DV) |
4 Guavas| Magnesium per Cup | Magnesium per 100g | Magnesium per 200 Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 36mg (9% DV) | 22mg (5% DV) | 65mg (15% DV) |
5 Kiwifruit| Magnesium per Cup | Magnesium per 100g | Magnesium per 200 Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 31mg (7% DV) | 17mg (4% DV) | 56mg (13% DV) |
6 Papaya| Magnesium per Cup | Magnesium per 100g | Magnesium per 200 Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 30mg (7% DV) | 21mg (5% DV) | 98mg (23% DV) |
7 Blackberries| Magnesium per Cup | Magnesium per 100g | Magnesium per 200 Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 29mg (7% DV) | 20mg (5% DV) | 93mg (22% DV) |
8 Raspberries| Magnesium per Cup | Magnesium per 100g | Magnesium per 200 Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 27mg (6% DV) | 22mg (5% DV) | 85mg (20% DV) |
9 Cantaloupe| Magnesium per Cup | Magnesium per 100g | Magnesium per 200 Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 21mg (5% DV) | 12mg (3% DV) | 71mg (17% DV) |
10 Grapefruit| Magnesium 1 Cup Sections | Magnesium per 100g | Magnesium per 200 Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 21mg (5% DV) | 9mg (2% DV) | 43mg (10% DV) |
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Even More Magnesium Rich Fruits
| Food | Serving | Magnesium |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Prickly Pears | per cup | 30% DV (127mg) |
| 2 Plantains | 1 cup mashed | 20% DV (82mg) |
| 3 Passion-Fruit (Granadilla) | per cup | 16% DV (68mg) |
| 4 Breadfruit | 1 cup | 13% DV (55mg) |
| 5 Jackfruit | 1 cup sliced | 11% DV (48mg) |
| 6 Sapodilla | 1 cup pulp | 7% DV (29mg) |
| 7 Mulberries | per cup | 6% DV (25mg) |
| 8 Strawberries | per Cup | 5% DV (22mg) |
| 9 Watermelon | per cup | 4% DV (15mg) |
| 10 Rhubarb | per cup | 3% DV (15mg) |
How Much Mangesium Do You Need Everyday?
The daily value (%DV) for Magnesium is 420mg and is a general target intended for most people. The Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) shows specific targets by age and gender. The RDA for magnesium is between 300mg - 420mg for most people. (7)
| Life Stage | RDA |
|---|---|
| Children | |
| 1-3 years old | 80mg |
| 4-8 years old | 130mg |
| Males | |
| 9-13 years old | 240mg |
| 14-18 years old | 410mg |
| 19-30 years old | 310mg |
| 31-70 years old | 420mg |
| 70+ years old | 420mg |
| Females | |
| 9-13 years old | 240mg |
| 14-18 years old | 360mg |
| 19-30 years old | 310mg |
| 31-70 years old | 320mg |
| 70+ years old | 320mg |
| Pregnancy | |
| 14-18 years old | 335mg |
| 19-30 years old | 290mg |
| 31-50 years old | 300mg |
| Lactation | |
| 14-18 years old | 400mg |
| 19-30 years old | 350mg |
| 31-50 years old | 360mg |
About the Data
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- Recommended Dietary Allowance (%RDA) - The RDA sets an average daily dietary intake level that is sufficient to meet the nutrient requirements of nearly all (97.5 percent) healthy individuals and is specific to age and gender. The RDA is set by the US National Instutites of Health.
- Adequate Intake (%AI) - Sets a target for Omega 3 and Omega 6 fats. The Adequate Intake is also set by the U.S. Institute of Medicine. It represents a number to ensure adequacy but lacks the same level of evidence as the Reference Dietary Intake. In short, the number is less accurate than the RDI.
- Reference Dietary Intake (%RDI) -The reference dietary intake is similar to the recommended daily allowance, and is specific to age and gender. The RDI for amino acids is set by the U.N. World Health Organization.
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Data Sources and References
- Limaye CS, Londhey VA, Nadkart MY, Borges NE. Magnesium and Human Health: Perspectives and Research Directions J Assoc Physicians India. 2011 Jan;59:19-22. 21751660
- Robertson SP, Johnson JD, Potter JD. Magnesium and the regulation of muscle contraction Biophys J. 1981 Jun;34(3):559-69. doi: 10.1016/S0006-3495(81)84868-0. 7195747
- Robertson SP, Johnson JD, Potter JD. Magnesium and the regulation of muscle contraction Biophys J. 1981 Jun;34(3):559-69. doi: 10.1016/S0006-3495(81)84868-0. 7195747
- Rude RK. Clinical manifestations of magnesium deficiency Endocrinol Metab Clin North Am. 1993 Jun;22(2):377-95. 8325293
- Kirkland AE, Sarlo GL, Holton KF. The Effect of Magnesium Deficiency on Neurological Disorders: A Narrative Review Article Nutrients. 2018 Jun 6;10(6):730. doi: 10.3390/nu10060730. 29882776
- U.S.FDA - Daily Value on the New Nutrition and Supplement Facts Labels
- Institute of Medicine (US) Food and Nutrition Board. Dietary Reference Intakes for Calcium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin D, and Fluoride Washington (DC): National Academies Press (US); 1998. 20845565
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