What foods contain potassium?

Question

What foods contain potassium?

Answer 1

Meat, avacados, bananas, oranges, honey dew melons.

Answer 2

Bananas

Oranges

Apricots

Avocado

Strawberries

Potatoes

Tomatoes

Cucumber

Cabbage

Cauliflower

Chard

Bell pepper

Eggplant

Squash

Crimini mushrooms

Brussels sprouts

Turmeric

Parsley

Spinach

Broccoli

Tuna

Halibut

Here is a list of some foods high in potassium and their potassium content from the USDA National Nutrient Database:

Potassium Rich Foods Weight Measure Potassium Content

Raw, baby carrots 10 1 medium 24 mg

Raw Lettuce 10 1 leaf 19 mg

Raw Onions 14 1 slice 20 mg

Fresh Strawberries 12 1 strawberry 18 mg

Raw Garlic 3 1 clove 12 mg

Honey 21 1 tablespoon 11 mg

Raw Radishes 4.5 1 radish 10 mg

Raw Peppers 10 1 ring 18 mg

White Bread 23 1 slice 17 mg

Papayas 304 1 papaya 781 mg

Lima Beans 188 1 cup 955 mg

Plantains 179 1 medium 893 mg

Jerusalem Artichokes 150 1 cup 644 mg

Bananas 118 1 banana 422 mg

Oat Bran 94 1 cup 532 mg

Tomatoes 255 1 cup 528 mg

Cucumber 301 1 large 442 mg

Cantaloupe 160 1 cup 427 mg

Pears 275 1 pear 333 mg

Mangoes 207 1 mango

Answer 3

sweet potato, baked 694mg

potato, baked 610mg

yougurt, plain, non-fat, 8 oz 579mg

banana, 1 med 422mg

spinach, cooked, 1/2 c 419mg

tomato juice, 3/4 c 417mg

milk, 2 %, 1 c 366mg

apricots, dried, uncooked, 1/4 c 378mg

buttermilk, cultured, low-fat, 1 c 370mg

cantaloupe, 1/4 med 368mg

lentils, cooked, 1/2 c 365mg

orange juice, 3/4 c 355mg

green peas, cooked, 1 c 433mg

raisins 1020 mg

romaine, 2 c 324mg

celery, raw, 1 c 344mg

broccoli, steamed, 1 c 505mg

brussel sprouts, boiled, 1 c 494mg

carrots, raw, 1 c 394mg

strawberries, 1 c 239mg

avocado, slices, 1 c 874 mg

Answer 4

bananas are a great source of potassium.  That is the number one food given to athletes after major performances, in order to replace potassium lost in sweat.

Answer 5

My top pick would be bananas. They are loaded with potassium and are a perfect supplement to your diet. They will help significantly if you suffer from muscle cramps or charley horse, Also remember to stay well hydrated. That helps too.

Answer 6

Kiwis and Oranges have much more potassium than bananas. As do potatoes.