10 High-Potassium Foods For Your Balanced Diet

By Shreya Goswami

November 7, 2023

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Potassium is one of the most important electrolytes out bodies need to function well. Here are some of the richest sources of potassium as per the US Department of Agriculture. Add them to your diet.

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Bananas

The USDA says that 100g of raw banana contains 358mg of potassium, so get as much of this fruit as you possibly can all year.

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Yams

Easily available across India, yams, as per the USDA contains 670mg of potassium per 100g when boiled.

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Spinach

As per the USDA 100g of fresh spinach contains 558mg of potassium, so make sure you eat plenty of this leafy green.

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Yoghurt

The USDA says that 100g of plain yoghurt made from whole milk contains 155mg of potassium. More reason to love dahi!

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Kidney Beans

100g of rajma or kidney beans contain 405mg of potassium, and so do most lentils and legumes.

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Coconut Water

A great source of refreshment, hydration and electrolytes, 100g of coconut water contains 250mg of potassium.

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Beetroot

The USDA says that 100g of boiled beetroot contains 325mg of potassium, so eat plenty of this veggie this winter.

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Potatoes

Though the exact amount may differ, 100g of boiled potatoes usually contain 400mg or more of potassium.

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Chicken

100g of broiler chicken breast contains 256mg of potassium as per the USDA, so eat this protein if you are non-vegetarian.

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Tomatoes

Apart from vitamin C, tomatoes are also rich in potassium, with 237mg per 100g of raw tomatoes as per the USDA.

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