Advanced Nutrition Network
Database / Fruit
Lemon
69:1
potassium : sodium
| Per 100g | Per serving 1 medium (58g) | |
|---|---|---|
| Potassium | 138 mg | 80 mg |
| Sodium | 2 mg | 1 mg |
Gluten-free: yes
Squeezed into water with meals. Aids digestion
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.