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 |
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.