Potassium
mineral Unit: mg
Potassium is the principal positively charged ion inside cells and is essential for maintaining membrane potential in nerve and muscle cells, regulating heart rhythm, and counteracting the blood-pressure-raising effect of sodium. The adequate intake is 2,600–3,400 mg per day; most adults do not meet this target. Fruits, vegetables, legumes, and dairy are the best dietary sources.
Reference Daily Intake · per 100g
USDA/NIH DRI · National Academies
Top 20 Foods by Potassium
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3400 mg
= 100% RDA
| # | Food | per 100g | % RDA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cream of Tartar | 16500.0 mg | 485% |
| 2 | Low-Sodium Baking Powder | 10100.0 mg | 297% |
| 3 | Freeze-Dried Parsley | 6300.0 mg | 185% |
| 4 | Unsweetened Instant Tea Powder | 6040.0 mg | 178% |
| 5 | Instant Decaffeinated Unsweetened Tea | 6040.0 mg | 178% |
| 6 | Dried Chervil | 4740.0 mg | 139% |
| 7 | Dried Coriander Leaf | 4466.0 mg | 131% |
| 8 | Instant Coffee Powder | 3535.0 mg | 104% |
| 9 | Half-Caffeine Instant Coffee | 3535.0 mg | 104% |
| 10 | Decaffeinated Instant Coffee Powder | 3501.0 mg | 103% |
| 11 | Dried Oriental Radish | 3494.0 mg | 103% |
| 12 | Instant Lemon Tea Unsweetened | 3453.0 mg | 102% |
| 13 | Sun-Dried Tomatoes | 3427.0 mg | 101% |
| 14 | Instant Coffee with Chicory | 3395.0 mg | 100% |
| 15 | Dried Dill Weed | 3308.0 mg | 97% |
| 16 | Freeze-Dried Red Bell Pepper | 3170.0 mg | 93% |
| 17 | Low Calorie Orange-Flavor Breakfast Drink Powder | 3132.0 mg | 92% |
| 18 | Reduced-Sodium Soy Sauce | 3098.0 mg | 91% |
| 19 | Dried Tarragon | 3020.0 mg | 89% |
| 20 | Freeze-Dried Chives | 2960.0 mg | 87% |