The foods you eat contain nutrients, such as vitamins and minerals. Potassium is a nutrient. Your body needs the right amount to stay healthy and work as it should. You can use the list below to help you make choices about which foods to eat.
The foods in this list have at least 200 milligrams (mg) of potassium per serving.
Fruits
Apricots (dried), ¼ cup
Avocado, ½ fruit
Banana, 1 medium
Mango, 1 fruit
Nectarine, 1 fruit
Orange, 1 fruit
Prunes, 5 fruits
Raisins, ¼ cup
Vegetables
Artichoke, 1 medium
Beets, ½ cup
Broccoli, ½ cup
Brussels sprouts, ½ cup
Potato with skin, 1 medium
Spinach, ½ cup
Sweet potato, 1 medium
Tomato sauce, ½ cup
Zucchini, ½ cup
Dairy and dairy alternatives
Milk, 1 cup
Soy milk, 1 cup
Yogurt, 6 oz
Meats and other protein foods
Beans (lima, navy, white), ½ cup
Beef, ground, 3 oz
Chicken, 3 oz
Fish (halibut, tuna, cod, snapper), 3 oz
Nuts (almonds, hazelnuts, Brazil, cashew, pistachios), 1 oz
Peanut butter, 2 Tbsp
Peanuts, 1 oz
Turkey, 3 oz
Seasonings
Salt substitutes
Work with your doctor to find out how much of this nutrient you need. Depending on your health, you may need more or less of it in your diet.
This care instruction is for use with your licensed healthcare professional. If you have questions about a medical condition or this instruction, always ask your healthcare professional. Healthwise, Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information.
This care instruction is for use with your licensed healthcare professional. If you have questions about a medical condition or this instruction, always ask your healthcare professional. Healthwise, Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information.