Advanced Nutrition Network
Database / Vegetable
Sweet Potato
6.1:1
potassium : sodium
| Per 100g | Per serving 1 medium (130g) | |
|---|---|---|
| Potassium | 337 mg | 438 mg |
| Sodium | 55 mg | 72 mg |
Gluten-free: yes
Slow carbohydrate and high potassium in one.
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.