Advanced Nutrition Network
Database / Vegetable
White Potato
70:1
potassium : sodium
| Per 100g | Per serving 1 medium (173g) | |
|---|---|---|
| Potassium | 421 mg | 728 mg |
| Sodium | 6 mg | 10 mg |
Gluten-free: yes
Higher potassium than sweet potato. Bake or steam
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.