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
- Goose
Goose, domesticated, meat only, cooked, roasted, exactly as identified by USDA.
0.024 mg - Pink and red grapefruit
Raw pink and red grapefruit, all areas.
0.022 mg - Atlantic cod
Atlantic cod, cooked with dry heat.
0.02 mg - Atlantic mackerel
Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat, exactly as identified by USDA.
0.02 mg - Parmesan cheese
Cheese, parmesan, hard, exactly as identified by USDA.
0.02 mg - Duck meat
Domesticated duck, roasted, meat only, without skin.
0.019 mg - Canned light tuna
Light tuna canned in water, drained solids; not specified as no-salt-added.
0.019 mg - Channel catfish
Fish, catfish, channel, farmed, cooked, dry heat, exactly as identified by USDA.
0.018 mg - Chicken breast
Roasted chicken breast, meat only, without skin; seasoning not specified.
0.017 mg - Snapper
Fish, snapper, mixed species, cooked, dry heat, exactly as identified by USDA.
0.017 mg - Atlantic salmon
Farmed Atlantic salmon, cooked with dry heat.
0.016 mg - Haddock
Fish, haddock, cooked, dry heat, exactly as identified by USDA.
0.013 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