Essential mineral

Manganese

A trace mineral that works as an enzyme cofactor.

Measured in mg · Daily Value 2.3 mg

What it does

Enzyme cofactor activityEnzyme cofactors help enzymes carry out biochemical reactions throughout the body.

Manganese’s roles are best described at the level of biological function; no single body system is claimed.

Reference data

USDA FoodData Central

Crop	Amount	% DV
Kale	0.92 mg	40%

Basis: raw edible food, per 100 g. % DV uses FDA Daily Values for adults and children 4+ where one exists; values above 100% are shown as measured.

Sources & references (4)

Kale, raw (Foundation Food) · USDA Agricultural Research Service, FoodData CentralReference databasehttps://fdc.nal.usda.gov/food-details/323505/nutrients
Daily Value on the Nutrition and Supplement Facts Labels · U.S. Food and Drug AdministrationGovernmenthttps://www.fda.gov/food/nutrition-facts-label/daily-value-nutrition-and-supplement-facts-labels
Manganese — Fact Sheet for Health Professionals · National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary SupplementsGovernmenthttps://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Manganese-HealthProfessional/
Magnesium — Fact Sheet for Health Professionals · National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary SupplementsGovernmenthttps://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Magnesium-HealthProfessional/

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