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Potassium Food Guide > Fruit & Fruit Juices Low potassium 150 mg or less per serving Fruits Serving size Potassium (mg) Applesauce ½ cup 91 Apricot, raw 1 fruit 91 Blackberries, raw ½ cup 117 Blueberries, raw ½ cup 57 Figs, dried 2 figs 114 Fruit cocktail, heavy syrup ½ cup 109 Grapes 10 grapes 94 Lemon 1 fruit 116 Mango ½ cup pieces 139
Potassium is a mineral found in many foods. If your blood potassium level is high: Avoid high potassium foods. Choose low potassium foods instead. If your blood potassium level is low: Choose high potassium foods more often.
I’ve compiled a printable list of the top 40 high-potassium foods, starting with the moderate and working up to the highest-potassium foods. I’ve also made it into a high potassium food list pdf that you can print out and take with you to the grocery store.
Potassium Food Guide Grains & Starches Remember: Potassium values depend on portion sizes. Foods low in potassium can become high potassium foods if a larger portion is eaten. Low potassium (mg) 150 mg or less per serving Cereal (1 cup) Cheerios™ 96 Corn Flakes® 22 Rice Krispies® 35 Grains Bagel (3 ½” plain) 72 Biscuit (1-4” plain) 122
TIP: Instant powdered drinks and carbonated sodas usually contain potassium or sodium preservatives. Consult your physician or dietitian before consuming. Low Potassium to 120 mg. Higher Potassium from 121 to 250 mg. Highest Potassium 251 or more mg. Fruit portions = 1/2 cup raw, unless otherwise stated. Apples, peeled, sliced, 62
If you have high blood pressure, try to get 20 extra potassium points each day. On average, one should try to eat 60-120 potassium points a day. The foods richest in potassium are fruits, vegetables, dry beans, dairy, and fish.
Whether you need a low potassium diet or a high potassium diet the following list should help you make the best choices. Remember: It is important to know the serving size of the foods you eat. A large serving of a low or medium potassium food can turn into a very high potassium food! * Silk® brand; original flavor. 04/2014.
HIGH POTASSIUM FOODS Bananas Kiwi Nectarines Mango Cantaloupe Dried Fruits Raisins Pomegranate Fruits Serving size: ½ cup fresh or canned or 1 small piece Vegetables Serving size: ½ cup cooked or 1 cup raw Oranges Other White & Sweet Potatoes Tomatoes & Tomato Juice Broccoli Artichoke Avocado Squash Pumpkin
Potassium Food List All information is for educational purposes only and is not meant to replace counsel of medical professionals Fruits Low Potassium High Potassium Apple (fresh, juice, applesauce) Apricots Blackberries Blueberries Cherries Cranberries (fresh, canned, juice) Fruit cocktail Grapes (fresh, juice) Honeydew Melon Lemons Limes Peaches
Foods with less Potassium – Better Food Choices. Note: Almost all foods contain some potassium. Watch your serving size. A larger serving of a low potassium food can make it a high potassium food. To check the amount of potassium in food not on this list, check http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/search/list.