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Home » Minerals

Are Potatoes High in Potassium?

aaron l gravelyMedically Reviewed by Aaron Gravely, MD · Written by Rizza Joyce Mira, MD · Updated on February 28, 2023

Potatoes are a critically important food staple in many countries. They're usually cheap to buy and, after rice and wheat, are the third most important food crop globally.

Are Potatoes High in Potassium

They're also delicious, nutritious, and versatile in the kitchen, used in everything from salads to French fries. However, many people now follow diets aimed at increasing or decreasing their intake of certain nutrients, such as the low-potassium diet followed by kidney disease sufferers.

How well do potatoes fit into the meal plans of those on such a diet?

Table of Contents
  • Are Potatoes High or Low in Potassium?
  • How Many Varieties of Potatoes Are There?
  • Other High-potassium Foods
  • Which Has More Potassium, Banana or Potato?
  • Delicious Potato Recipes
  • Which Country Produces the Most Potatoes?

Are Potatoes High or Low in Potassium?

Potatoes are high in potassium, with a medium potato containing 897 mg. A medium banana has about 422 mg, so followers of a low-potassium diet should limit their potato intake.

For those without a sensitivity to potassium, a medium potato contains about 20% of the recommended daily intake.

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How Many Varieties of Potatoes Are There?

There are over 4,000 potato varieties, including russets, reds, Yukon gold, Fingerling, and purple.

Potato
Potatoes
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Other High-potassium Foods

If you don't like potatoes or are looking for other high-potassium foods, there are plenty of options, such as avocados; one avocado contains over 900 mg.

Beans are another source with a potassium content similar to potatoes, with a cup of the pinto variety containing 2680 mg.

Peanut butter and oatmeal are another two excellent potassium sources.

Beans
Beans

Which Has More Potassium, Banana or Potato?

Potatoes contain more potassium than bananas, with 421 mg vs. 358 mg per 3.5 oz (100 g) serving. They're also higher in vitamin C and iron but have fewer calories and carbs.

100 gBananaPotato
Calories8977
Carbohydrates23 g17 g
Protein1.1 g2 g
Fat0.3 g0.1 g
Fiber2.6 g2.2 g
Potassium358 mg421 mg
Vitamin C (%DV)14%32%
Vitamin B6 (%DV)20%15%
Vitamin B12 (%DV)0%0%
Calcium (%DV)0%1%
Iron (%DV)1%4%
Magnesium (%DV)6%5%
Vitamin D (%DV)0%0%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Delicious Potato Recipes

Potato soup is a light, delicious meal easily made in a crockpot.

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Add some cooked potatoes to your favorite antipasto salad.

Potato Salad
Potato Salad

Try crisping potato skins in the oven or air fryer and using them as a bun for your burger.

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Which Country Produces the Most Potatoes?

China produces the most at about 72 million tons annually followed by Russia with 37 million, and India with 26 million. The United States follows with about 20 million tons per year..

Potato Plants
Potato Plants

Don't know which foods are high in potassium? Read our article 15 Best Food Sources of Potassium. We also have a guide on this important mineral: Potassium 101: All You Need To Know About Potassium.

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aaron l gravely

Aaron L. Gravely, MD earned his MD from Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons and BA in Neurobiology from Harvard College.

Aaron has over 5 years of experience revising medical content and scientific language for usage, flow, and clarity in accordance with the American Medical Writers Association (AMWA) and the American Medical Association (AMA).

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