Weakening of the muscles, confusion, irritability, fatigue, heart problems and chronic diarrhea are some of the symptoms of lack of potassium in the body.
Keep your potassium levels in check by reaching for any of these fruits.
1. Tamarinds (628 mg)
The tamarind is a tart fruit which is typically used as a spice and souring agent. It is an excellent source of thiamine, magnesium, fiber, and potassium. It is also rich in iron, phosphorus and niacin and one of the few fruits packed with calcium.2. Plantains (499 mg)
Plantains are fruits which can be mistaken for bananas. They are classified as fruits but are considered as vegetables as they need to be cooked before they can be eaten. Plantains are very high in vitamins A and C. They are also packed with vitamin B6, magnesium, and fiber and almost a quarter of the daily value of potassium.3. Breadfruit (490 mg)
The breadfruit is another fruit which needs to be cooked before it is consumed. Every 100 grams can supply the body with half of the DV of vitamin C. It is also loaded with 20% of the DV of fiber and is a very good source of potassium, magnesium and thiamine.4. Avocados (485 mg)
Considered as one of the most nutritious fruits, avocados are excellent sources of fiber, vitamin K, and folate, and very good sources of potassium, pantothenic acid, and vitamins C and E. One cup of cubed avocados can provide the body with a good amount of the B vitamins, as well as copper, magnesium and manganese.5. Durian (436 mg)
The king of fruits boasts of its high vitamin C content. It is also rich in vitamins B1 and B6, fiber, folate, magnesium, and manganese, and is blushing with 436 mg of potassium for every 1 cup of chopped or diced fruit.6. Guavas (417 mg)
The guava, considered as one of the superfoods, is big on vitamin C. In addition to being an excellent source of fiber and vitamin A, it is also a very good source of vitamin B6, potassium, copper and manganese.7. Custard-apple (382 mg)
Custard-apple, also known as bullock’s heart contains almost the same amount of potassium as bananas. It can also provide the body with an excellent supply of vitamins C and B6, and fiber.8. Bananas (358 mg)
Why do we see tennis players eat bananas during a match? Bananas are best-known for their potassium content which helps replenish lost fluids from sweating so much during a game. It also adds energy and helps prevent cramps. Why bananas and not the other more high potassium fruits? Bananas are convenient, easy to digest and also calms the stomach.9. Purple Passion Fruit (348 mg)
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Granadilla, also known as purple passion fruit is a Brazil native. You’ll get half of the daily value of vitamin C and fiber and a quarter of the DV of vitamin A for every 100 grams of this subtropical fruit. It can also contribute about 348 mg of potassium.
10. Kiwifruit (332 mg)
The kiwifruit is an excellent source of vitamins C and K and fiber, a very good source of folate, potassium and copper and a good source of the B vitamins and other important nutrients. Like the tamarind, it is one of the few fruits which contain the bone-friendly nutrient—calcium.The RDI for potassium is 4700 mg.
Nutrient data source: USDA
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