Advanced Nutrition Network
Database / Legume
Chickpeas
42:1
potassium : sodium
| Per 100g | Per serving 1 cup cooked (164g) | |
|---|---|---|
| Potassium | 291 mg | 477 mg |
| Sodium | 7 mg | 11 mg |
Gluten-free: yes
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.