# Magnesium in carrot

> 1 medium (61 g) of carrot has about 7 mg of magnesium. That is 2% of the 420 mg adult men need each day and 2% of the 320 mg adult women need (NIH). Per 100 g it has 12 mg, which ranks it number 178 of 216 foods on this site.

Source page: https://howmuchmg.com/foods/carrots

- Per serving: 7 mg (1 medium (61 g))
- Per 100 g: 12 mg
- Rank: 178 of 216

## Share of daily magnesium needs

| Group | Daily target | One serving covers |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Men 31–50 years | 420 mg | 2% |
| Women 31–50 years | 320 mg | 2% |
| Men 19–30 years | 400 mg | 2% |
| Women 19–30 years | 310 mg | 2% |
| Pregnancy, 19–30 years | 350 mg | 2% |
| Children 9–13 years | 240 mg | 3% |
| Children 4–8 years | 130 mg | 5% |

## Questions about carrot

### How much magnesium is in carrot?

1 medium (61 g) of carrot has about 7 mg of magnesium. That is 2% of the 420 mg adult men need each day and 2% of the 320 mg adult women need (NIH). Per 100 g it has 12 mg, which ranks it number 178 of 216 foods on this site.

### Is carrot a good source of magnesium?

Not on its own. One serving gives 2% of the 420 mg Daily Value; foods count as a good source from 10%.

### How much magnesium does carrot have per 100 g?

12 mg per 100 g, according to USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy, FDC ID 170393).


Source: [USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC ID 170393: “Carrots, raw”. Serving weights come from the same record.](https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/food-details/170393/nutrients)