Advanced Nutrition Network
Database / Fruit
Papaya
23:1
potassium : sodium
| Per 100g | Per serving 1 cup cubed (145g) | |
|---|---|---|
| Potassium | 182 mg | 264 mg |
| Sodium | 8 mg | 12 mg |
Gluten-free: yes
Potassium plus papain
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.