Advanced Nutrition Network
Database / Fat
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
n/a
potassium : sodium
| Per 100g | Per serving 1 tbsp (14g) | |
|---|---|---|
| Potassium | 1 mg | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 2 mg | 0 mg |
Gluten-free: yes
This food contains very little of either mineral, so a ratio would be misleading. It earns its place for other reasons.
Essentially no minerals. Used for fat quality.
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.