Advanced Nutrition Network
Database / Grain
White Bread
0.2:1
potassium : sodium
| Per 100g | Per serving 1 slice (28g) | |
|---|---|---|
| Potassium | 100 mg | 28 mg |
| Sodium | 490 mg | 137 mg |
Gluten-free: no
Gluten and sodium together.
Swap this for: white or brown rice
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.