Advanced Nutrition Network
Database / Vegetable
Carrot
4.6:1
potassium : sodium
| Per 100g | Per serving 1 medium (61g) | |
|---|---|---|
| Potassium | 320 mg | 195 mg |
| Sodium | 69 mg | 42 mg |
Gluten-free: yes
The base of the morning juice. Higher sodium than most produce but the ratio holds.
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.