Potassium? If you say eat a banana, I'll punch you

Ericacea

Since I've started tracking what I eat, I've realized that I probably don't get enough Potassium. I'd like to, as I know it's important for muscle performance. Calorie restriction means I'm eating less, and I don't like a lot of foods with Potassium in them. Eg. I hate bananas bc of a bad experience with Cross Country (not as kinky as it sounds). Should I take a supplement?

BeansMachine

Coconut water? I've heard it has more potassium than bananas. It taste a bit salty though. Also avocados have potassium

BarbWhite09

Eat a banana. *hides*

DL121004

https://www.ars.usda.gov/SP2UserFiles/Place/12354500/Data/SR24/nutrlist/sr24w306.pdf

utes09

Potatoes, milk, V8

jkdarby

gatorade

elcieloesazul

Paprika/red chili powder, avocados, pistachios, chocolate, dried apricots, sunflower seeds, beans, fish.

PinkEarthMama

I hate bananas.

Elzecat

coconut water--used it after several long training runs while training for my last half marathon and it worked really well.

Oo_BrookeNicole_oO

How weird is it that as I was reading this I noticed a large picture of a banana above your post captioned "5 foods you must not eat." Anyway, there are plenty of other foods that are high in potassium you could include in your diet. Advocados, fish, nuts, prunes, raisin, orange juice are just a few to name!

gleechick609

POTATOES!!!! TONS of potassium in there! Much more than a banana!

SammyKatt

Since I've started tracking what I eat, I've realized that I probably don't get enough Potassium. I'd like to, as I know it's important for muscle performance. Calorie restriction means I'm eating less, and I don't like a lot of foods with Potassium in them. Eg. I hate bananas bc of a bad experience with Cross Country (not as kinky as it sounds). Should I take a supplement?

1,000 mg

Avocado (1 cup)
Baked potato (8 ounces with skin)
Beet greens (3/4 cup, cooked)
Edamame (1 cup shelled, cooked)
Lima beans (1 cup, cooked)
Papaya (1 large)
Sweet potato (1 cup, cooked)


750 mg

Plantains (1 cup, cooked)
Salmon (6 ounces, raw)
Tomato sauce (1 cup)
Winter squash (1 cup, cooked)



500 mg

Banana (1 large)
Beets (1 cup, cooked)
Cantaloupe (1 cup)
Dried apricots (12 halves)
Dried figs (4)
Orange juice (1 cup)
Yogurt (1 cup plain low-fat)


250 mg

Broccoli (1/2 cup, cooked)
Chicken breast (5 ounces, roasted)
Dates (5 whole)
Kiwifruit (1)
Mango (1)
Milk (1 cup)
Nectarine (1)
Orange (1 medium)
Peanut butter (2 tablespoons)
Peanuts (1 ounce, about 1/4 cup)
Pear (1 large)
Raisins (1/4 cup)
Strawberries (1 cup)
Zucchini (1/2 cup, cooked)

gentlebreeze2

apples, potatoes, milk, yogurt, raisins, oranges

Do not take a potassium suppliment without consulting your doctor. It could have serious reprocussions!

abutterflyemerges

Since I've started tracking what I eat, I've realized that I probably don't get enough Potassium. I'd like to, as I know it's important for muscle performance. Calorie restriction means I'm eating less, and I don't like a lot of foods with Potassium in them. Eg. I hate bananas bc of a bad experience with Cross Country (not as kinky as it sounds). Should I take a supplement?

I hate Banana, but here is what I found out so hope it helps

A banana a day keeps the muscle cramps away. Or so you may think.

Bananas are high in potassium. They contain approximately 460 milligrams of potassium for a medium-sized banana. Potassium aids in nerve and muscle function and balancing electrolytes and pH level. Water and calcium also help in these processes.

Although bananas have gotten the most attention as a good source of potassium, it turns out that so are most fruits and vegetables, as well as many other foods. Here are ten common foods with more potassium than bananas:

1. Potato (1,081 mg)

2. Winter squash (896 mg)

3. Spinach (839 mg)

4. Baked beans (752 mg)

5. Raisins (544 mg)

6. Avocados (540 mg)

7. Yogurt, low-fat (531 mg)

8. Orange juice (496 mg)

9. Cantaloupe (494 mg)

10. Tuna (484 mg)

DrBorkBork

I'm on the coconut water bandwagon. Way better than some smelly old banana!
Just make sure to read the label if you buy from bottles at the store, as some of them contain extra stuff.

Sunfleursue

Here's a handy list I found

Foods with Potassium // Serving Size // Potassium (mg)
Apricots, dried 10 halves 407
Avocados, raw 1 ounce 180
Bananas, raw 1 cup 594
Beets, cooked 1 cup 519
Brussel sprouts, cooked 1 cup 504
Cantaloupe 1 cup 494
Dates, dry 5 dates 271
Figs, dry 2 figs 271
Kiwi fruit, raw 1 medium 252
Lima beans 1 cup 955
Melons, honeydew 1 cup 461
Milk, fat free or skim 1 cup 407
Nectarines 1 nectarine 288
Orange juice 1 cup 496
Oranges 1 orange 237
Pears (fresh) 1 pear 208
Peanuts dry roasted, unsalted 1 ounce 187
Potatoes, baked, 1 potato 1081
Prune juice 1 cup 707
Prunes, dried 1 cup 828
Raisins 1 cup 1089
Spinach, cooked 1 cup 839
Tomato products, canned sauce 1 cup 909
Winter squash 1 cup 896
Yogurt plain, skim milk 8 ounces 579

OneSchrutebuck

Cantaloupe is high in potassium. So are cucumbers, strawberries, and tomatoes.

gleechick609

Also, I dont know if anyone else has noticed this, but canned soups have a lot of potassium in there as well. A lot of sodium too but a lot of potassium!

cherriewilliams

oranges, baked potato w/ skin, mushrooms, zucchini, cauliflower, broccoli, corn, salmon, sunflower seeds, lean beef, peanut butter, eggs, yogurt, milk, cottage cheese, chedder cheese, chocolate, apples, and pears.

I looked it up just a few days ago because I was low on potassium after surgery.

amanakos

I think Kiwis have a decent amount of potassium for their size... and they're delicious, probably one of my favorite fruits :-)

firesoforion

Avocados. Potatoes are pretty good too.