Advanced Nutrition Network
Database / Vegetable
Garlic
24:1
potassium : sodium
| Per 100g | Per serving 3 cloves (9g) | |
|---|---|---|
| Potassium | 401 mg | 36 mg |
| Sodium | 17 mg | 2 mg |
Gluten-free: yes
High potassium by weight though eaten in small amounts.
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.