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Foods High in Potassium

7,376 foods contain Potassium

Potassium is an essential electrolyte that helps regulate fluid balance, nerve signals, and muscle contractions. The recommended Daily Value is 4700 mg per day.

Health Benefits of Potassium

  • Helps regulate blood pressure by counteracting sodium
  • Essential for proper muscle and nerve function
  • Supports healthy heart rhythm
  • May reduce the risk of kidney stones
  • Important for fluid and electrolyte balance

Potassium Deficiency

Deficiency (hypokalemia) causes muscle weakness, cramps, fatigue, irregular heartbeat, and constipation.

Top 50 Foods Highest in Potassium

Per 100g serving · SR Legacy (USDA)

# Food Potassium % DV Calories Protein
1 Leavening agents, cream of tartar Baked Products 16,500 mg 351% 258 0g
2 Leavening agents, baking powder, low-sodium Baked Products 10,100 mg 215% 97 0.1g
3 Parsley, freeze-dried Vegetables and Vegetable Products 6,300 mg 134% 271 31.3g
4 Beverages, tea, instant, decaffeinated, unsweetened Beverages 6,040 mg 129% 315 20.2g
5 Beverages, tea, instant, unsweetened, powder Beverages 6,040 mg 129% 315 20.2g
6 Spices, chervil, dried Spices and Herbs 4,740 mg 101% 237 23.2g
7 Spices, coriander leaf, dried Spices and Herbs 4,466 mg 95% 279 21.9g
8 Beverages, coffee, instant, regular, powder Beverages 3,535 mg 75% 353 12.2g
9 Beverages, coffee, instant, regular, half the caffeine Beverages 3,535 mg 75% 352 14.4g
10 Beverages, coffee, instant, decaffeinated, powder Beverages 3,501 mg 74% 351 11.6g
11 Radishes, oriental, dried Vegetables and Vegetable Products 3,494 mg 74% 271 7.9g
12 Beverages, tea, instant, lemon, unsweetened Beverages 3,453 mg 73% 345 7.4g
13 Tomatoes, sun-dried Vegetables and Vegetable Products 3,427 mg 73% 258 14.1g
14 Beverages, coffee, instant, with chicory Beverages 3,395 mg 72% 355 9.3g
15 Spices, dill weed, dried Spices and Herbs 3,308 mg 70% 253 20.0g
16 Peppers, sweet, red, freeze-dried Vegetables and Vegetable Products 3,170 mg 67% 314 17.9g
17 Beverages, Orange-flavor drink, breakfast type, low calorie, powder Beverages 3,132 mg 67% 217 3.6g
18 Soy sauce, reduced sodium, made from hydrolyzed vegetable protein Legumes and Legume Products 3,098 mg 66% 90 8.2g
19 Spices, tarragon, dried Spices and Herbs 3,020 mg 64% 295 22.8g
20 Chives, freeze-dried Vegetables and Vegetable Products 2,960 mg 63% 311 21.2g
21 Seaweed, Canadian Cultivated EMI-TSUNOMATA, dry Vegetables and Vegetable Products 2,944 mg 63% 259 15.3g
22 Beverages, Cocoa mix, low calorie, powder, with added calcium, phosphorus, aspartame, without added sodium or vitamin A Beverages 2,702 mg 57% 359 25.1g
23 Beverages, Cocoa mix, no sugar added, powder Beverages 2,702 mg 57% 377 15.5g
24 Spices, parsley, dried Spices and Herbs 2,683 mg 57% 292 26.6g
25 Spices, basil, dried Spices and Herbs 2,630 mg 56% 233 23.0g
26 Beverages, tea, instant, sweetened with sodium saccharin, lemon-flavored, powder Beverages 2,568 mg 55% 338 3.3g
27 Beverages, tea, instant, decaffeinated, lemon, diet Beverages 2,568 mg 55% 338 3.3g
28 Carrot, dehydrated Vegetables and Vegetable Products 2,540 mg 54% 341 8.1g
29 Beverages, fruit-flavored drink, powder, with high vitamin C with other added vitamins, low calorie Beverages 2,518 mg 54% 227 0.3g
30 Soy flour, full-fat, raw Legumes and Legume Products 2,515 mg 54% 434 37.8g
31 Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened, processed with alkali Sweets 2,509 mg 53% 220 18.1g
32 Cocoa, dry powder, hi-fat or breakfast, processed with alkali Sweets 2,509 mg 53% 479 16.8g
33 Soy meal, defatted, raw Legumes and Legume Products 2,490 mg 53% 337 49.2g
34 Beverages, coffee substitute, cereal grain beverage, powder Beverages 2,443 mg 52% 360 6.0g
35 Peppers, ancho, dried Vegetables and Vegetable Products 2,411 mg 51% 281 11.9g
36 Leeks, (bulb and lower-leaf portion), freeze-dried Vegetables and Vegetable Products 2,400 mg 51% 321 15.2g
37 Soy flour, defatted Legumes and Legume Products 2,384 mg 51% 327 51.5g
38 Whey, acid, dried Dairy and Egg Products 2,289 mg 49% 339 11.7g
39 Spices, paprika Spices and Herbs 2,280 mg 49% 282 14.1g
40 Beverages, Dairy drink mix, chocolate, reduced calorie, with low-calorie sweeteners, powder Beverages 2,240 mg 48% 329 25g
41 Peppers, pasilla, dried Vegetables and Vegetable Products 2,222 mg 47% 345 12.4g
42 Soy protein concentrate, produced by alcohol extraction Legumes and Legume Products 2,202 mg 47% 328 63.6g
43 Baobab powder Fruits and Fruit Juices 2,189 mg 47% 250 3.7g
44 Seeds, sisymbrium sp. seeds, whole, dried Nut and Seed Products 2,130 mg 45% 318 12.1g
45 Yeast extract spread Vegetables and Vegetable Products 2,100 mg 45% 185 23.9g
46 Soy flour, low-fat Legumes and Legume Products 2,090 mg 44% 372 49.8g
47 Whey, sweet, dried Dairy and Egg Products 2,080 mg 44% 353 12.9g
48 Spices, turmeric, ground Spices and Herbs 2,080 mg 44% 312 9.7g
49 Soy flour, full-fat, roasted Legumes and Legume Products 2,041 mg 43% 439 38.1g
50 Spices, pepper, red or cayenne Spices and Herbs 2,014 mg 43% 318 12.0g
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Frequently Asked Questions

What foods are highest in Potassium?

The top foods highest in Potassium per 100g include: Leavening agents, cream of tartar (16,500 mg), Leavening agents, baking powder, low-sodium (10,100 mg), Parsley, freeze-dried (6,300 mg), Beverages, tea, instant, decaffeinated, unsweetened (6,040 mg), Beverages, tea, instant, unsweetened, powder (6,040 mg).

How much Potassium do I need per day?

The Daily Value (DV) for Potassium is 4700 mg per day for adults. Individual needs may vary based on age, sex, and health conditions. Consult a healthcare provider for personalized recommendations.

What happens if you don't get enough Potassium?

Deficiency (hypokalemia) causes muscle weakness, cramps, fatigue, irregular heartbeat, and constipation.

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