What are some high potassium, low-carb foods?

kmm7309

I keep having intense leg cramps from working out (I know right?) and I've always ate bananas to counteract that but they are high in carbs and sugars and there has to be an alternative! Help!

YeaILift

Spinach

KokomoJoe

Here are some ideas compared to your banana.

zucchini, 1 large
Calories 102
Carbs 22 gm
Potassium 980 mg

Spinach cooked, 1 cup
Calories 41
Carbs 7 gm
Potassium 838 mg

Beef, 5 oz raw
Calories 218
Carbs 0 gm
Potassium 517 mg


Banana, 1 medium
Calories 109
Carbs 28 gm
Potassium 467 mg

Broccoli cooked, 1 cup
Calories 43
Carbs 8 gm
Potassium 455 mg

Tuna, water pack, 6 oz can (cat food size)
Calories 194
Carbs 0 gm
Potassium 396 mg

Lettuce, romaine, 2 cups shredded
Calories 16
Carbs 3 gm
Potassium 325 mg

Bell peppers, 1 large
Calories 44
Carbs 11 gm
Potassium 290 mg

Chicken breast skinless, 6 oz raw
Calories 170
Carbs 0 gm
Potassium 260mg

Mushrooms sliced raw, 1 cup
Calories 18
Carbs 3 gm
Potassium 259 mg

bonkers5975

Thanks for posting this, it's excellent info!

llkilgore

Here's a handy site - http://nutritiondata.self.com/

Click Tools -> Nutrient Search in the toolbar at the top of the page, then tell it what you want.

TDSeest

I've had similar problems. I really like Avocado, as it is high in Potassium.

alyssamcnamara14

Thank you so much for the info! I have been having the same problem. I think chicken and spinach just made it on the menu for dinner. Thanks again!

jamesalytle

thanks for sharing. I recently had my gall bladder removed and since I've had horrible leg pains. I found by coincidence that bananas greatly counteracted the problem. Tried taking potassium pills but that didn't help at all. I'll have to try some some of these to see if they have the same effect.

deksgrl

Low sodium V8 juice has a lot of potassium.

freddi11e

bump

cwolfman13

- low sodium V8

- Coconut Water

- Leafy Greens (vegetables in general)

- Tomato sauces and pastes...much more concentrated than just the actual fruit

- Avocado is decent.

Also stuff like legumes and lentils...potatoes and sweet potatoes are outstanding as well, but those items are going to be higher carb.