Advanced Nutrition Network
Database / Fruit
Watermelon
112:1
potassium : sodium
| Per 100g | Per serving 1 cup diced (152g) | |
|---|---|---|
| Potassium | 112 mg | 170 mg |
| Sodium | 1 mg | 2 mg |
Gluten-free: yes
Hydration volume with modest potassium.
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.