Advanced Nutrition Network
Database / Herb
Herb
9.9:1
potassium : sodium
| Per 100g | Per serving 1/4 cup (15g) | |
|---|---|---|
| Potassium | 554 mg | 83 mg |
| Sodium | 56 mg | 8 mg |
Gluten-free: yes
Dense minerals. Treat as food
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.