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Potassium in common meals: compare USDA values

Potassium values depend on ingredients, cooking, and portion size. This page holds weight constant at 100 grams for ranking, then shows the listed source serving so the comparison does not imply that every meal is eaten in equal amounts.

Read the rank carefully

Concentration and portion answer different questions.

The Daily Value is a general food-label reference. People with kidney disease or those using certain medicines can have different potassium needs and should use individualized clinical guidance.

Boundary: Do not use a ranked list as a treatment plan. The most suitable intake depends on the whole diet and individual medical context.

USDA comparison

Records with more potassium per 100 grams

The list surfaces the strongest values in this specific survey-food corpus. Open any row to see household portions, the full nutrient panel, uncertainty factors, and the exact FoodData Central record.

Rank and foodPer 100 gPer source servingServing context
01Textured vegetable protein, dryBeans, nuts & protein foods 2,480 mg 421.6 mg≈ 9% label Daily Value Typical reported amount62 kcal in that serving
02Palm hearts, cookedVegetables 1,750 mg 1,277.5 mg≈ 27% label Daily Value Typical reported amount98 kcal in that serving
03Potato chips, reduced fatSnacks & desserts 1,730 mg 484.4 mg≈ 10% label Daily Value Typical reported amount135 kcal in that serving
04Nutritional powder mix, sugar free (Carnation Instant Breakfast)Beans, nuts & protein foods 1,700 mg 340 mg≈ 7% label Daily Value Typical reported amount72 kcal in that serving
05Potato chips, unsaltedSnacks & desserts 1,540 mg 431.2 mg≈ 9% label Daily Value Typical reported amount150 kcal in that serving
06Soy nutsBeans, nuts & protein foods 1,470 mg 411.6 mg≈ 9% label Daily Value Typical reported amount131 kcal in that serving
07Potato chips, lightly saltedSnacks & desserts 1,300 mg 364 mg≈ 8% label Daily Value Typical reported amount157 kcal in that serving
08Potato chips, restructured, lightly saltedSnacks & desserts 1,300 mg 364 mg≈ 8% label Daily Value Typical reported amount157 kcal in that serving
09Potato sticks, plainSnacks & desserts 1,240 mg 347.2 mg≈ 7% label Daily Value Typical reported amount146 kcal in that serving
10Potato sticks, flavoredSnacks & desserts 1,220 mg 341.6 mg≈ 7% label Daily Value Typical reported amount145 kcal in that serving
11Potato sticks, fry shapedSnacks & desserts 1,220 mg 341.6 mg≈ 7% label Daily Value Typical reported amount145 kcal in that serving
12Potato chips, plainSnacks & desserts 1,200 mg 336 mg≈ 7% label Daily Value Typical reported amount149 kcal in that serving
13Potato chips, ruffled, plainSnacks & desserts 1,200 mg 336 mg≈ 7% label Daily Value Typical reported amount149 kcal in that serving
14Potato chips, barbecue flavoredSnacks & desserts 1,190 mg 333.2 mg≈ 7% label Daily Value Typical reported amount136 kcal in that serving
15Potato chips, cheese flavoredSnacks & desserts 1,190 mg 333.2 mg≈ 7% label Daily Value Typical reported amount136 kcal in that serving
16Potato chips, other flavoredSnacks & desserts 1,190 mg 333.2 mg≈ 7% label Daily Value Typical reported amount136 kcal in that serving
17Potato chips, ruffled, barbecue flavoredSnacks & desserts 1,190 mg 333.2 mg≈ 7% label Daily Value Typical reported amount136 kcal in that serving
18Potato chips, ruffled, cheese flavoredSnacks & desserts 1,190 mg 333.2 mg≈ 7% label Daily Value Typical reported amount136 kcal in that serving
19Potato chips, ruffled, other flavoredSnacks & desserts 1,190 mg 333.2 mg≈ 7% label Daily Value Typical reported amount136 kcal in that serving
20Potato chips, ruffled, sour cream and onion flavoredSnacks & desserts 1,190 mg 333.2 mg≈ 7% label Daily Value Typical reported amount136 kcal in that serving
21Potato chips, sour cream and onion flavoredSnacks & desserts 1,190 mg 333.2 mg≈ 7% label Daily Value Typical reported amount136 kcal in that serving
22Nutritional powder mix (Muscle Milk)Beans, nuts & protein foods 1,130 mg 791 mg≈ 17% label Daily Value Typical reported amount288 kcal in that serving
23Nutritional powder mix, high protein (Herbalife)Beans, nuts & protein foods 1,000 mg 250 mg≈ 5% label Daily Value Typical reported amount98 kcal in that serving
24Papad, grilled or broiledBeans, nuts & protein foods 1,000 mg 90 mg≈ 2% label Daily Value Typical reported amount33 kcal in that serving
25Turkey or chicken sausage, reduced sodiumMeat & poultry 993 mg 595.8 mg≈ 13% label Daily Value Typical reported amount138 kcal in that serving
26Pork sausage, reduced sodiumMeat & poultry 988 mg 592.8 mg≈ 13% label Daily Value Typical reported amount140 kcal in that serving
27Pistachio nuts, unsaltedBeans, nuts & protein foods 977 mg 273.6 mg≈ 6% label Daily Value Typical reported amount163 kcal in that serving
28Pistachio nuts, lightly saltedBeans, nuts & protein foods 972 mg 272.2 mg≈ 6% label Daily Value Typical reported amount162 kcal in that serving
29Pistachio nuts, saltedBeans, nuts & protein foods 967 mg 270.8 mg≈ 6% label Daily Value Typical reported amount161 kcal in that serving
30Nutritional powder mix (Carnation Instant Breakfast)Beans, nuts & protein foods 947 mg 350.4 mg≈ 7% label Daily Value Typical reported amount131 kcal in that serving
31Sweet potato chipsSnacks & desserts 920 mg 257.6 mg≈ 5% label Daily Value Typical reported amount148 kcal in that serving
32Soy nut butterBeans, nuts & protein foods 878 mg 281 mg≈ 6% label Daily Value Typical reported amount196 kcal in that serving
33Nutritional powder mix (Isopure)Beans, nuts & protein foods 872 mg 758.6 mg≈ 16% label Daily Value Typical reported amount312 kcal in that serving
34Sunflower seeds, plain, unsaltedBeans, nuts & protein foods 850 mg 238 mg≈ 5% label Daily Value Typical reported amount163 kcal in that serving
35Nutritional powder mix, light (Muscle Milk)Beans, nuts & protein foods 840 mg 420 mg≈ 9% label Daily Value Typical reported amount198 kcal in that serving
36Sunflower seeds, plain, saltedBeans, nuts & protein foods 840 mg 235.2 mg≈ 5% label Daily Value Typical reported amount161 kcal in that serving

This is a descriptive ranking, not a list of recommended portions. Values are rounded for readability; each linked profile retains the source details.

A three-step comparison

Move from a ranked record to your actual meal.

  1. 01

    Match the description

    Open the closest record and check its exact USDA food description, ingredients implied by the name, and preparation style.

  2. 02

    Match the amount

    Use the household portions or gram calculator instead of assuming the database's source serving equals what you ate.

  3. 03

    Add what the record misses

    Brands, recipes, sauces, cooking fat, fortification, and substitutions can move potassium and the rest of the nutrient profile.

Why two versions of the same meal can differ

Food names are useful search labels, not complete recipes. A restaurant dish, homemade version, frozen entrée, and school meal may share a familiar name while using different ingredients and portions. Water loss during cooking can also raise the amount per 100 grams without adding more of the nutrient to the original ingredients.

USDA survey-food records are valuable because they provide a traceable comparison point. They do not remove normal variation. For a packaged item, use the current label; for a homemade dish, a weighed recipe can be more specific than a generic record; for an unweighed plate, keep the result as an estimate.

Daily Value is context, not a prescription

The adult food-label Daily Value used here is 4,700 mg. Percentages are calculated only to make a source serving easier to interpret. They are not personalized requirements and should not be applied as treatment targets.

For the labeling framework, see the FDA's Daily Value guide. For corpus provenance and calculations, read Feast's nutrition-page methodology.

Common questions

Using this comparison responsibly

What does potassium per 100 grams mean?

It is the amount of potassium in 100 grams of the USDA reference food. Holding weight constant helps compare concentration, but it does not describe the amount in every person's serving.

Does a higher potassium rank mean a meal is better?

No. The rank describes one nutrient relative to food weight. It does not score the whole meal, account for individual needs, or replace the serving, ingredient, and preparation context.

Will my meal match the USDA value?

Not necessarily. Recipe, brand, cooking method, additions, and portion weight can all change the total. Use the linked profile as a reference and compare its exact description with your food.