Foods High in Potassium

A Comprehensive List of Foods High in Potassium

This guide was developed to really pinpoint foods high in potassium. Most people think about bananas when they think of potassium, but most aren't aware of many other high-potassium foods. Throughout this guide, you will learn where to look for hidden potassium, what fruits and vegetables are high in potassium, what snacks and drinks are high in potassium, and more.

High Potassium Fruits
High Potassium Vegetables
Drinks High in Potassium
Snacks High in Potassium
Other foods high in potassium

1: High Potassium Fruits

Ever wonder what fruits are high in potassium? Below is a list of high potassium fruits. The portion size is ½ cup unless otherwise stated.

Fruits High in Potassium

Apricot, raw (2 medium), dried (5 halves)
Avocado (¼ whole)
Banana (½ whole)
Cantaloupe
Dates (5 whole)
Dried fruits
Figs, dried
Grapefruit Juice
Honeydew
Kiwi (1 medium)
Mango (1 medium)
Nectarine (1 medium)
Orange (1 medium)
Orange Juice
Papaya (½ whole)
Pomegranate (1 whole)
Pomegranate Juice
Prunes
Prune Juice
Raisins

Did you know?

Dried apricots have the highest concentration of potassium by weight of any food.

2: High Potassium Vegetables

Ever wonder what vegetables are high in potassium? Below is a list of high potassium vegetables. The portion size is ½ cup unless otherwise stated.

For an in-depth database of fruits and vegetables and their potassium levels, check out our nutrition lookup tool.

Vegetables High in Potassium

Acorn Squash
Artichoke
Bamboo Shoots
Baked Beans
Butternut Squash
Refried Beans
Beets, fresh then boiled
Black Beans
Broccoli, cooked
Brussels Sprouts
Carrots, raw
Chickpeas (1 cup)
Chinese Cabbage
Dried Beans and Peas
Greens, except Kale
Hubbard Squash
Kohlrabi
Lentils
Legumes
White Mushrooms, cooked (½ cup)

High Potassium Vegetables 251 mg or more per serving
Artichoke	1 medium sized	45 mg
Avocado	½ cup	559 mg
Bamboo shoots, canned	½ cup	533 mg
Beet Greens	½ cup	650 mg
Cabbage, Chinese, cooked	½ cup	315 mg
Kohlrabi, cooked	½ cup	280 mg
Okra, cooked	½ cup	258 mg
Parsnips	½ cup	286 mg
Pumpkin, canned	½ cup	253 mg
Rutabagas, cooked	½ cup	277 mg
Spinach, cooked	½ cup	420 mg
Squash, winter, cooked	½ cup	448 mg
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3: Drinks High in Potassium

Ever wonder what drinks are high in potassium? Below is a list of high potassium drinks to stay away from if you're trying to limit your potassium intake.

Fruit Juices
Vegetable Juices
Dairy Products
Coconut Water
Protein Shakes
Milk Shakes
Smoothies

4: Snacks High in Potassium

Snacking on a special diet is always difficult, and that includes a low potassium diet. Below is a list of snacks that are high in potassium.

Potato chips
Sweet potato chips
Black bean salsa
Plantain chips

5: Other foods high in potassium

Bran/Bran products
Chocolate (1.5-2 ounces)
Granola
Milk, all types (1 cup)
Molasses (1 Tablespoon)
Nuts and Seeds (1 ounce)
Peanut Butter (2 tbs.)
Salt Substitutes/Lite Salt
Salt Free Broth
Yogurt
Snuff/Chewing Tobacco

Check out our Nutrition Lookup Tool to search potassium levels of any food item.