Advanced Nutrition Network
Database / Fruit
Date (Medjool)
696:1
potassium : sodium
| Per 100g | Per serving 2 dates (48g) | |
|---|---|---|
| Potassium | 696 mg | 334 mg |
| Sodium | 1 mg | 0 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.