Advanced Nutrition Network
Database / Vegetable
Celery
3.2:1
potassium : sodium
| Per 100g | Per serving 2 stalks (80g) | |
|---|---|---|
| Potassium | 260 mg | 208 mg |
| Sodium | 80 mg | 64 mg |
Gluten-free: yes
Naturally higher in sodium than most vegetables. Still a favourable ratio.
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.