Advanced Nutrition Network
Database / Processed
Canned Soup
0.2:1
potassium : sodium
| Per 100g | Per serving 1 cup (245g) | |
|---|---|---|
| Potassium | 70 mg | 172 mg |
| Sodium | 350 mg | 858 mg |
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A third of a day's sodium in one cup.
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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.