EXPLORE A NUTRIENT
Potassium
Discover how amounts vary across foods, on a shared basis for comparison.
Understand this nutrient ↓What is it?
The element K is reported in mg; its amount does not identify a particular compound. [1] [2]
An identity reference, not the appearance of the food.
Description, source and attribution
Element K, atomic number 19. The graphic does not assign an oxidation state or compound to the food measurement.
Original Bitameans element graphic; symbol and atomic number from PubChem. Source · Reuse terms
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A COMMON BASIS
Foods, per 100 g
205 foods with data 1 not reported, excluded from ranking
- Radish
Radishes, raw, exactly as identified by USDA.
233 mg - Fig
Figs, raw, exactly as identified by USDA.
232 mg - Northern lobster
Crustaceans, lobster, northern, cooked, moist heat, exactly as identified by USDA.
230 mg - Ricotta cheese
Whole-milk ricotta cheese.
230 mg - Sweet potato
Sweet potato, boiled without skin; added salt is not stated in the source description.
230 mg - Red seedless grapes
Red seedless grapes, raw.
229.4 mg - Zucchini
Green zucchini, including skin, raw.
225.8 mg - Sweet cherries
Cherries, sweet, raw, exactly as identified by USDA.
222 mg - Prickly pear
Prickly pears, raw, exactly as identified by USDA.
220 mg - Sweet corn
Yellow sweet corn, boiled, drained, without salt.
218 mg - Rutabaga
Rutabagas, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt, exactly as identified by USDA.
216 mg - Sweet red pepper
Red bell pepper, raw.
212.7 mg
All results are sorted before pagination. Bars compare amounts within this search; they do not indicate health benefits. Not reported does not mean zero.
UNDERSTAND THE DATA
The nutrient, in context
How to read this ranking
This page compares Potassium (Potassium, K), in mg per 100 g of food.
Chemical forms and measurement methods remain separate. “Not reported” means a value is unavailable, not that the food contains zero. A food’s rank does not determine your individual needs or diagnose a deficiency.
This NIH fact sheet concerns this nutrient. Its recommended amounts describe daily intake for the stated population, not a 100 g food portion. Keep food and supplement exposure separate as the source specifies.
NIH · OFFICE OF DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS
Potassium: Fact Sheet for Consumers
Original text published by NIH, including intake tables by age and sex, cautions, and the population context the source states. Bitameans has not performed an independent medical review or adapted these recommendations to your personal circumstances.
What is potassium and what does it do?
Potassium is a mineral found in many foods. Your body needs potassium for almost everything it does, including proper kidney and heart function, muscle contraction, and nerve transmission.
How much potassium do I need?
The amount of potassium you need each day depends on your age and sex. Average daily recommended amounts are listed below in milligrams (mg).
| Life Stage | Recommended Amount |
|---|---|
| Birth to 6 months | 400 mg |
| Infants 7–12 months |
Identity and structure sources
- PubChem Periodic Table of Elements · Accessed 2026-09-13
- USDA FoodData Central: Foundation Foods Documentation · Accessed 2026-09-13