Advanced Nutrition Network
Database / Fruit
Cantaloupe
17:1
potassium : sodium
| Per 100g | Per serving 1 cup cubed (160g) | |
|---|---|---|
| Potassium | 267 mg | 427 mg |
| Sodium | 16 mg | 26 mg |
Gluten-free: yes
Better potassium density than most melons.
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.