Best Manganese-Rich Foods for Budgerigars

Ranked by manganese content among foods safe for budgerigars in the Creature Feast catalog.

Millet per 100g: approximately 1.6mg manganese Millet provides about 1.6mg manganese per 100g. As the staple seed in most budgie diets, it supplies a steady baseline of manganese throughout the day.

Oats per 100g: approximately 4.9mg manganese Oats provide about 4.9mg manganese per 100g. Even a tiny treat-sized portion contributes meaningful manganese.

Quinoa per 100g (cooked): approximately 0.6mg manganese Quinoa provides about 0.6mg manganese per 100g when cooked. A useful grain supplement that adds manganese alongside complete protein.

Spinach per 100g: approximately 0.9mg manganese Spinach provides about 0.9mg manganese per 100g. Contributes trace mineral manganese when included in the greens rotation.

Pumpkin seeds per 100g: approximately 4.5mg manganese Pumpkin seeds provide about 4.5mg manganese per 100g. A concentrated source that adds manganese to its zinc and iron contributions.