Advanced Nutrition Network
Database / Fruit
Avocado
69:1
potassium : sodium
| Per 100g | Per serving 1 medium (150g) | |
|---|---|---|
| Potassium | 485 mg | 728 mg |
| Sodium | 7 mg | 10 mg |
Gluten-free: yes
The highest ratio in the produce aisle. Fat and potassium together.
Why the ratio matters
Your cells run a constant exchange of sodium out and potassium in. Most modern diets invert the balance the body evolved to expect, running heavy on sodium and light on potassium. The ratio above is a quick way to see which side of that a food sits on.