Advanced Nutrition Network
Database / Nut
Cashews
55:1
potassium : sodium
| Per 100g | Per serving 1 oz (28g) | |
|---|---|---|
| Potassium | 660 mg | 185 mg |
| Sodium | 12 mg | 3 mg |
Gluten-free: yes
Raw or dry roasted. Never salted.
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.