Fage 0% has no potassium??

sgoldman328
sgoldman328 Posts: 379 Member
edited October 3 in Food and Nutrition
Somehow I find that hard to believe? I mean it's a dairy product.....

Can anybody confirm? I've checked on the label, but since the FDA doesn't require you to list potassium, some brands do not.

Thanks!

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  • suzi67
    suzi67 Posts: 162 Member
    It does, it's just not listed. I have googled products or their equivalent to find the average levels and then change it on the database.
  • kellibenage
    kellibenage Posts: 41
    I was just eating my very first helping of this when I saw your post. I think you're right, 0% potassium. Here's a site I found:

    http://yogurt-nutrition.findthebest.com/q/482/2461/How-much-potassium-is-in-a-serving-of-Fage-0-Greek-Plain-yogurt

    Interesting. I grabbed it because of the protein value though, so...... not sure if I'm worried about it. But on the other hand, I'm not sure I know why I should worry about it???? Wanna enlighten me?
  • melsinct
    melsinct Posts: 3,512 Member
    I wasn't even aware dairy was a good source of potassium (or is it?). Greek yogurt is good for high protein but if you want high potassium foods look to avocados, bananas, sweet potatoes, spinach, lentils, swiss chard, etc.
  • sgoldman328
    sgoldman328 Posts: 379 Member
    Skim milk has potassium in it, and since skim milk is the primary ingredient in Fage 0%, I assumed Fage 0% would have some as well.

    according to: http://www.nutritional-supplements-health-guide.com/benefits-of-potassium.html

    Potassium acts as an electrolyte,taking on a positive or negative charge that helps regulate blood pressure, muscle contraction and keep your bodily processes working right

    Potassium's other role in the body is to help in the metabolism of sugar to glycogen to provide energy for your daily tasks. Glycogen can be stored by the muscles and liver and released when the body calls for it. Thus another of the benefits of potassium is in helping your body store energy for later use without converting it to fat.
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