Advanced Nutrition Network
Database / Fruit
Banana
358:1
potassium : sodium
| Per 100g | Per serving 1 medium (118g) | |
|---|---|---|
| Potassium | 358 mg | 422 mg |
| Sodium | 1 mg | 1 mg |
Gluten-free: yes
Dense potassium with zero prep. The default.
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.