Magnesium Food List

dave@worldsworstwriter.org 2026-06-05

The Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) for magnesium is 400-420 mg for adult men. 310-320 Mg for adult women.

FoodMagnesiumAmount
Chia Seeds 111Mg 1 Ounce
Almond Butter 89Mg 2 Tablespoons
Ensure Original 80Mg 8 Ounce
Dark Chocolate 65Mg 1 Ounce
Black Beans 60Mg 1 Cup
Soy Milk 60Mg 1 Cup
Peanut Butter 48Mg 2 Tablespoons
Dried Seaweed 48Mg 1/2 Cup
Avocado 43Mg 2 Cup
Shredded Wheat 40Mg 25 Biscuits
Banana 32Mg 1 Med Banana
Oatmeal 27Mg 1/2 Cup

The RDA for tryptophan is 600mg for a 150lb person 4mg/kilogram.

FoodTryptophanAmount
Chicken (Breast) 687Mg 6 Ounce
Steak (skirt) 636Mg 6 Ounce
Pork Chop 627Mg 6 Ounce
Turkey (Ground) 612Mg 6 Ounce
Salmon/Tuna 570Mg 6 Ounce
Tofu 592Mg 1 cup
Chicken (Roasted) 507Mg 6 Ounce
Cod 500Mg 6 Ounce
Turkey (Roasted) 488Mg 6 Ounce
Tilapia 461Mg 6 Ounce
Mahi Mahi 423Mg 6 Ounce
Edemame 416Mg 1 cup
Cottage Cheese 332Mg 1/2 Cup
Pumpkin seeds 164Mg 1 Ounce
Cheddar Cheese 155Mg 1 Ounce
Milk 106Mg 8 Ounce
Oatmeal 94Mg 1 cup
Soy Milk 92Mg 8 ounce
Sweet Potato 92Mg 1 cup
Peanut Butter 74Mg 2 tablespoons
Egg 71Mg 1 Egg