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Magnesium supplement; very low-calorie capsule form
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (small) of Magnesium malate capsule (1 g) has 4 calories. That works out to 360 calories per 100 g. It contains 0.8 g of carbs, 0 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 150 mg of Magnesium covers 36% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 piece (small) · 1 g
4
KCAL / 1G
Carbs
0.8g
· 0% 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 | 4 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 0.5 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0.8 g | 0% |
| 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 piece (small) | 1 g | 4 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 2 g | 7 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 2 g | 7 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 3 g | 11 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 3 g | 11 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 360 kcal |
Calculated from 360 calories per 100 g.
A magnesium malate capsule supplies magnesium, which the body uses for normal muscle and nerve function. Malate comes from malic acid, but this form has not been shown to provide a special energy boost or to outperform other forms.
No form is best for everyone. Magnesium citrate is more likely to loosen stools, while magnesium malate has no established advantage over glycinate for a particular health goal. Choose based on the reason for taking it and how you tolerate it.
There is no single dose that fits every magnesium malate capsule, because products contain different amounts of elemental magnesium. Follow the product’s serving directions and use the elemental magnesium amount on the label rather than the total compound weight.
Yes, a magnesium malate capsule can be taken daily if you follow its label directions. Count magnesium from other supplements and magnesium-containing medicines too, so you do not unintentionally take more than intended.
You can take a magnesium malate capsule with or without food. Taking it with a meal may make it easier on your stomach if it causes nausea or discomfort; swallow it with water and follow the product directions.
A magnesium malate capsule can cause diarrhea, nausea, or abdominal cramping, especially at higher intakes. Stop taking it and seek medical advice if you develop severe or persistent symptoms.
A magnesium malate capsule may help correct fatigue related to magnesium deficiency, but it is not a proven energy booster for people who get enough magnesium. Malate’s role in energy production does not establish that supplements reduce everyday tiredness.
Yes. Magnesium can reduce absorption of some antibiotics and osteoporosis medicines, so they may need to be taken at separate times. If you have kidney disease, are pregnant, or take regular medication, ask a doctor or pharmacist before using it.
A magnesium malate capsule is not proven to improve sleep, and there is no established need to take it at bedtime. Take it at a time that fits the product directions and does not upset your stomach.
Sometimes, but it depends on the capsule and its contents. Opening it can make the powder unpleasant to taste, and some products are intended to be swallowed whole; check the product directions before opening it.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
0µg · 0% DV
B1
0mg · 0% DV
B2
0mg · 0% DV
B3
0mg · 0% DV
Minerals
Magnesium
150mg · 36% DV
Sodium
0.5mg · 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 4 calories in 1 piece (small) (1 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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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 malate capsule is a supplement containing magnesium combined with malic acid, rather than an ingredient used in everyday cooking. It is swallowed with water, and people commonly fit it into a regular supplement routine alongside a meal or at another time that suits the product directions. The capsule has little of the taste or texture associated with food, so it is not something to serve as a snack or add to a drink or dish.
Its small capsule serving contributes very little energy; its nutritional purpose is to provide magnesium, not meaningful protein, fat or fibre. Follow the directions on the label, and ask a pharmacist if you are considering taking it alongside medicines or other supplements.
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.