EXPLORE A NUTRIENT
Manganese, Mn
Discover how amounts vary across foods, on a shared basis for comparison.
Understand this nutrient ↓What is it?
The element Mn is reported in mg; its amount does not identify a particular compound. [1] [2]
An identity reference, not the appearance of the food.
Description, source and attribution
Element Mn, atomic number 25. The graphic does not assign an oxidation state or compound to the food measurement.
Original Bitameans element graphic; symbol and atomic number from PubChem. Source · Reuse terms
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A COMMON BASIS
Foods, per 100 g
195 foods with data 11 not reported, excluded from ranking
- Green plantain
Green plantain, boiled; added salt is not stated in the source description.
0.109 mg - Canned sardines
Atlantic sardines canned in oil, drained solids with bone.
0.108 mg - Red seedless grapes
Red seedless grapes, raw.
0.09758 mg - Rutabaga
Rutabagas, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt, exactly as identified by USDA.
0.097 mg - Cucumber
Raw cucumber with peel.
0.08488 mg - Couscous
Couscous, cooked, exactly as identified by USDA.
0.084 mg - Honey
Honey; floral source not specified.
0.08 mg - Apricot
Apricots, raw, exactly as identified by USDA.
0.077 mg - Celery
Celery, raw, exactly as identified by USDA.
0.076 mg - Blue crab
Crustaceans, crab, blue, cooked, moist heat, exactly as identified by USDA.
0.074 mg - Turnip
Turnips, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt, exactly as identified by USDA.
0.071 mg - Sweet cherries
Cherries, sweet, raw, exactly as identified by USDA.
0.07 mg
All results are sorted before pagination. Bars compare amounts within this search; they do not indicate health benefits. Not reported does not mean zero.
UNDERSTAND THE DATA
The nutrient, in context
How to read this ranking
This page compares Manganese, Mn (Manganese, Mn), in mg per 100 g of food.
Chemical forms and measurement methods remain separate. “Not reported” means a value is unavailable, not that the food contains zero. A food’s rank does not determine your individual needs or diagnose a deficiency.
This NIH fact sheet concerns this nutrient. Its recommended amounts describe daily intake for the stated population, not a 100 g food portion. Keep food and supplement exposure separate as the source specifies.
NIH · OFFICE OF DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS
Manganese: Fact Sheet for Consumers
Original text published by NIH, including intake tables by age and sex, cautions, and the population context the source states. Bitameans has not performed an independent medical review or adapted these recommendations to your personal circumstances.
What is manganese and what does it do?
Manganese is a mineral that your body needs to stay healthy. Your body uses manganese to make energy and protect your cells from damage. Your body also needs manganese for strong bones, reproduction, blood clotting, and a healthy immune system.
How much manganese do I need?
The amount of manganese you need depends on your age and sex. Average daily recommended amounts are listed below in milligrams (mg).
| Life Stage | Recommended Amount |
|---|---|
| Birth to 6 months | 0.003 mg |
| Infants 7–12 months |
Identity and structure sources
- PubChem Periodic Table of Elements · Accessed 2026-09-13
- USDA FoodData Central: Foundation Foods Documentation · Accessed 2026-09-13