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Magnesium mineral supplement
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 teaspoon (small) of Magnesium citrate-malate supplement (5 g) has 14 calories. That works out to 280 calories per 100 g. It contains 3.3 g of carbs, 0 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 750 mg of Magnesium covers 179% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 teaspoon (small) · 5 g
14
KCAL / 5G
Carbs
3.3g
· 1% DV
Protein
0g
· 0% DV
Fat
0g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 100% · Protein 0% · Fat 0%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 14 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 2.5 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 3.3 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 0 g | 0% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 teaspoon (small) | 5 g | 14 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 1 g | 3 kcal |
| 0.25 teaspoon (quarter) | 1.3 g | 4 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 2 g | 6 kcal |
| ½ teaspoon (half) | 2.5 g | 7 kcal |
| 1 pack (mini) | 3 g | 8 kcal |
| 1 pack (small) | 5 g | 14 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (medium) | 15 g | 42 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 280 kcal |
Calculated from 280 calories per 100 g.
A magnesium citrate-malate supplement adds magnesium to the diet. Magnesium supports normal muscle and nerve function, but taking a supplement does not establish that cramps, fatigue, or another symptom is caused by magnesium deficiency.
Take the amount of magnesium citrate-malate supplement stated on its label, not an amount chosen from the powder’s total weight. A teaspoon’s weight is not the same as its elemental magnesium content, so check the label for the elemental amount.
Yes, magnesium citrate-malate supplement can cause loose stools or diarrhea in some people. Magnesium citrate may have a bowel-loosening effect; do not exceed the label directions, and stop and seek advice if diarrhea is persistent or severe.
You can take magnesium citrate-malate supplement with food if it upsets your stomach. Follow the product’s directions, since they take priority over general advice; taking it with a meal does not change the amount of elemental magnesium listed on the label.
Magnesium citrate-malate supplement is not a proven treatment for insomnia. Magnesium has normal roles in the body, but evidence does not show that this specific supplement reliably improves sleep, and taking it at bedtime does not guarantee a better night.
Magnesium citrate-malate combines citrate and malate forms, while magnesium glycinate is magnesium bound to glycine. Products can differ in elemental magnesium and tolerance; the form alone does not establish that one is more effective for everyone.
Yes, magnesium citrate-malate supplement can generally be taken alongside vitamin D. They are often used together, but taking magnesium does not make vitamin D supplementation necessary; follow each product’s directions and avoid exceeding its stated amount.
Magnesium citrate-malate supplement may help if cramps are related to low magnesium, but it is not a guaranteed remedy for ordinary muscle cramps. Cramps can have other causes, and taking more magnesium than the label recommends can cause digestive side effects.
Yes, magnesium citrate-malate supplement can be taken on an empty stomach if the label allows and it does not bother you. If it causes nausea or loose stools, taking it with food may be easier to tolerate.
Do not use magnesium citrate-malate supplement with kidney disease unless your clinician approves it. The kidneys remove excess magnesium, and impaired kidney function can raise the risk of magnesium building up in the body.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
0µg · 0% DV
B1
0mg · 0% DV
B2
0mg · 0% DV
B3
0mg · 0% DV
Minerals
Magnesium
750mg · 179% DV
Sodium
2.5mg · 0% DV
Calcium
0mg · 0% DV
Iron
0mg · 0% DV
Potassium ⭐
0mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 14 calories in 1 teaspoon (small) (5 g):
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
A magnesium citrate-malate supplement combines two forms of magnesium: citrate and malate. The teaspoon-sized serving listed for this product suggests a powder; if so, it is commonly stirred into water and taken alongside an ordinary diet rather than used as a meal or cooking ingredient. Follow the directions on the product label.
Its flavour can vary by brand, but these powders may taste mildly tart and mineral-like, with a slightly grainy texture if they do not dissolve fully. The typical serving is about 5 g. There is no traditional meal pairing; mixing it with plenty of water can make it easier to take. If you are unsure whether it suits you, ask a pharmacist or healthcare professional.
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Low
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 4
Ultra-Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0g
MONOUNSATURATED
0g
POLYUNSATURATED
0g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.