Advanced Nutrition Network
Database / Vegetable
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9.0:1
potassium : sodium
| Per 100g | Per serving 1 medium (89g) | |
|---|---|---|
| Potassium | 180 mg | 160 mg |
| Sodium | 20 mg | 18 mg |
Gluten-free: yes
Milder than onion. Used in Hippocrates soup.
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.