Our Health Library information does not replace the advice of a doctor. Please be advised that this information is made available to assist our patients to learn more about their health. Our providers may not see and/or treat all topics found herein. Potassium is a mineral. It helps keep the right mix of fluids in your body. It also helps your nerves, muscles, and heart work properly. You can control the amount of potassium in your diet by being aware of which foods are low or high in potassium. Foods are high in potassium if they have more than 200 milligrams (mg) per serving. When you choose foods from lists like the ones below, note the serving size. Otherwise, it can be easy to get too much or too little potassium. Food (no table salt added) Serving size Potassium (in milligrams) Potato, baked 1 potato 925 mg Sweet potato, baked 1 potato 450 mg Banana 1 fruit 425 mg Spinach ½ cup 420 mg Artichoke 1 medium 345 mg Prunes 5 305 mg Tomato, fresh 1 fruit 290 mg Nectarine 1 fruit 280 mg Parsnip ½ cup 280 mg Vegetable juice ½ cup 275 mg Raisins, seedless ¼ cup 270 mg Dates 5 270 mg Beets, raw or cooked ½ cup 260 mg Brussels sprouts ½ cup 250 mg Winter squash ½ cup 250 mg Pumpkin, canned ½ cup 250 mg Orange 1 fruit 240 mg Orange juice ½ cup 235 mg Broccoli ½ cup 230 mg Zucchini ½ cup 220 mg Cantaloupe ½ cup 215 mg Apricots 2 raw or 5 dry 200 mg Tomatoes, canned ½ cup 200–300 mg Serving size Potassium (in milligrams) Clams, canned 3 oz 535 mg French fries 3 oz 470 mg Potato chips, plain, salted 1 oz 465 mg Milk (fat-free, low-fat, whole, buttermilk) 1 cup 350–380 mg Lentils ½ cup 365 mg Dried beans and peas ½ cup 300–475 mg Fish (haddock, perch, salmon) 3 oz 300 mg Beans (lima, baked navy) ½ cup 280 mg Beef, ground 3 oz 270 mg Yogurt, plain 6 oz 260 mg Turkey 3 oz 250 mg Seeds (sunflower, pumpkin) 1 oz 240 mg Nuts (almonds, cashew, hazelnuts, peanuts) 1 oz 200 mg Some foods and drinks may have hidden potassium. Food labels do not have to show the amount of potassium, but some do. Even if potassium is not listed, it may still be in that food. Potassium may be found in: Current as of: September 20, 2023 Author: Ignite Healthwise, LLC Staff Clinical Review Board This information does not replace the advice of a doctor. Ignite Healthwise, LLC disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Learn how we develop our content. To learn more about Ignite Healthwise, LLC, visit webmdignite.com. © 2024 Ignite Healthwise, LLC. Healthwise, Healthwise for every health decision, and the Healthwise logo are trademarks of Ignite Healthwise, LLC.High-Potassium Foods
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Examples of high-potassium foods
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