What foods are high in potassium besides bananas and baked potatoes?

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1. ladydi says:

   July 11, 2010 at 12:06 PM

   List of Potassium Rich Foods

   # Apples, Apricots, Bananas, Brazil Nuts, Brown Rice, Cantaloupe, Figs, Honeydew, Kiwi, Legumes, Lima beans, Milk, Oranges, Orange Juice, Peaches, Potatoes, Prunes, Raisins, Roasted Peanuts with skin, Spinach, Squash, Vegetable Juices, Wheat Bread, White Rice, Winter Squash, Yogurt

   # Tomatoes, milk products, avocados, meats, potato, celery

   # Carrots, broccoli, rasins, prunes, watermelon,

   # Fish: Cod, flounder, sardines, salmon, poultry: chicken, turkey are high potassium foods.

   # Hamburger, grains such as bran and wheat.

   # Artichoke, Asparagus, Broccoli, Cabbage, Corn, Dates, Green Beans, Green Peppers, Iceburg

   # Lettuce, Kidney Beans, Onions, Papayas, Parsley, Pumpkin, Peas, Romaine Lettuce, Strawberries, Sweet Potato, Tomato. Note that potassium is found in the skin of many vegetables.

   Symptoms of deficiency of potassium in the diet include diarrhea, vomiting, weak muscles, breathing abnormality, hypokalemia, and more.

   Consuming too much potassium may lead to heart problems and or death. This is why people should carefully monitor their dietary intake of potassium.

   The most easiest ways for people to overdose on potassium without consuming foods that are high in potassium is by taking too many multi vitamin supplements with a high concentration of potassium. Another easy way is by consuming too many foods that are high in potassium. It is advised that individuals consult with a nutritionist & physician to ensure they are eating a well balanced diet based on their dietary needs.
2. private says:

   July 11, 2010 at 12:06 PM

   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 323 mg
3. 3pointBasketball says:

   July 11, 2010 at 12:06 PM

   you asked, i answered
4. Team Larten ??? says:

   July 11, 2010 at 12:06 PM

   Any red, fruits, berries or veggies, or any dark fruit, berries or veggies:

   Raspberries
   strawberries
   tomatoes
   kale
   cranberries
   blueberries
   beets
   spinach