Advanced Nutrition Network
Database / Fruit
Orange
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potassium : sodium
| Per 100g | Per serving 1 medium (131g) | |
|---|---|---|
| Potassium | 181 mg | 237 mg |
| Sodium | 0 mg | 0 mg |
Gluten-free: yes
Whole fruit over juice. Fibre slows the sugar.
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.