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Types of Potassium

Avocado​
Avocado​

Hypokalemia can be due to a lack of potassium in your diet, though more commonly it’s the result of taking certain prescription medications. While low potassium in the body is a concern, it’s also possible to get too much, leading to blood potassium levels that are too high — called hyperkalemia.

Banana​
Banana​

Potassium is an important mineral that helps control blood pressure. It also works to help the body function properly, transporting nutrients into cells and helping nerves and muscles speak to each other.

Beetroot​
Beetroot​

Vegetables high in potassium include beet greens, lima beans, swiss chard, potatoes, acorn squash, spinach, boy choy, mushrooms, tomatoes, and, sweet potatoes. The current daily value (%DV) for potassium is 3500mg. Below is a list of vegetables high in potassium, for more, see the articles on high potassium foods, and high potassium fruits.

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Chard​
Chard​

Swiss chard gets excellent rankings in our rating system for magnesium, iron, manganese, copper, and potassium; very good rankings for calcium and phosphorus; and a good ranking for zinc. Since many of these essential minerals are often deficient in the average U.S. diet, this vegetable can make an especially helpful addition in many meal plans.

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Clam​
Clam​

Clam bakes are another popular way to enjoy clams, and they are great for keeping the potassium in the clam. Calamari (squid) is most frequently fried, and often coated with batter. Of course the batter will influence the sodium and potassium content of the final dish.

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Coconut ​Water​
Coconut ​Water​

Not to be confused with high-fat coconut milk or oil, coconut water is a clear liquid in the fruit’s center that is tapped from young, green coconuts. It has fewer calories, less sodium, and more potassium than a sports drink.

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Navy Bean​
Navy Bean​

Potassium content and RDA percentage, per serving and per 100g, in 5 types of navy beans. The amount of Potassium is 1185 mg to 288 mg per 100g, in navy beans. The amount of Potassium is 1185 mg to 288 mg per 100g, in navy beans.

Parsnip​
Parsnip​

Note: There is another variety of parsnip called wild parsnip, which is a Eurasian weed with edible roots. Parsnips Nutrition Parsnips contain high levels of minerals such as calcium, potassium, manganese, magnesium, phosphorous, zinc, and iron.

Salmon as ​Food​
Salmon as ​Food​

Certain fish — like wild salmon, some varieties of tuna, halibut, trout, flounder, and Pacific cod — are better sources than others; a 3-ounce piece of wild Atlantic salmon contains around 500 mg of potassium.

Sweet Potato​
Sweet Potato​

Consuming sweet potatoes and other potassium-rich foods such as prunes, raisins and milk can help you maintain your potassium levels. Drink beverages fortified with electrolytes after exercising to replace fluids and minerals lost through sweat.

Tomato Sauce​
Tomato Sauce​

Here are 10 high potassium foods that will help. ... One small raw tomato or one cup of tomato sauce or tomato juice holds 909 mg of potassium.

source: fitday.com
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Yogurt​
Yogurt​

The problem is, the standard American diet favors sodium over potassium, causing an imbalance that can lead to high blood pressure and other complications. Boost your potassium intake with a daily dose of yogurt served with other foods that are also good sources of the mineral.