Low Potassium Foods List

A healthy body is the result of harmonious function of cells, the nervous system, muscle function, and the transmission of nerve impulses. So what does potassium do for the body? Potassium is essential to maintain body functions, prevent excess fluid retention, and is necessary for the metabolism of carbohydrates and proteins. However, when there is an imbalance in the same, it hinders various bodily processes. So it is extremely important to keep a check on high potassium (hyperkalemia) levels and low potassium levels (or potassium deficiency) to maintain a healthy body. This article discusses foods that are low in potassium, and are suitable for people suffering from the condition of high potassium.

List of Low Potassium Foods

Fruits Low in Potassium

Fruits	Potassium Content (mg)
Apples, peeled & slides	62
Applesauce, canned	78 - 92
Apricot, 1 medium	105
Blueberries	65
Cranberry sauce	36
Fig (1 medium)	116
Fruit cocktail	114
Grapes (10)	116
Lemon (1 medium)	80
Peaches (canned)	118
Pears (canned)	83
Pineapple (diced)	88
Plums (raw)	118
Raspberries (raw)	94
Watermelon (diced)	93
Blackberries	141
Sweet cherries (10)	152
Grapefruit (1/2 medium)	165
Orange (1 medium)	237
Asian pear (2)	148
Pineapple (canned, heavy syrup)	133
Pineapple (juice pack)	153
Plums (canned)	194
Raspberries (frozen and sweetened)	143
Strawberries	124
Tangerine (1 medium)	132

Vegetables Low in Potassium

Vegetables	Potassium Content (mg)
Alfalfa sprouts (raw)	13
Green beans	76
Bean sprouts	63 - 78
Cabbage (raw)	72 - 86
Cauliflower	125
Carrots (cooked)	114
Collards (cooked)	84
Collards (raw)	214
Corn (cooked)	114
Cucumbers (sliced)	84
Steamed eggplant	119
Endive (raw)	79
Leeks (raw)	94
Leeks (cooked)	46
Lettuce	87
Onions (cut into small cubes)	124
Peppers (raw)	89
Peppers (cooked)	113
Popcorn	20
Turnips	106
Asparagus (cooked)	196
Water chestnuts (canned)	83
Green beans (cooked)	185
Frozen broccoli (cooked)	167
Raw broccoli	127
Cauliflower (cooked)	202
Cabbage (cooked)	154
Celery (diced)	171
Chickpeas (diced)	239
Kale	148

Some More Foods Low in Potassium

• Fresh fish
• Unsalted beef, pork bacon
• Poultry
• Turkey
• Oysters
• Lamb
• Veal
• Organ meats
• White flour prepared foods and white rice
• Yellow or Angel cake
• Hard candies
• Cookies without chocolate or nuts
• Swiss or Cheddar cheese (1 ounce)
• Cheese (half cup)
• Crackers
• Refined cereals
• Yogurt plain, skim milk
• Among low potassium meats are chicken and turkey (per three ounces)

Low Potassium Recipes

Here are some low potassium recipes you can prepare at home for your low potassium diet plan.

Appetizer Meat Balls

Ingredients:

• Turkey breast - 454 g lean ground
• Spicy sauce for seasoning - 2 Tbs
• Egg whites - 2
• Bread crumbs - 1/3 cup unseasoned
• Grape jelly - ½ cup
• Dijon mustard - ½ tbs
• Barbecue sauce - ½ cup

Preparation:

Prepare a mixture of the turkey, sauce, egg whites, and bread crumbs in a bowl (a large one) and shape into regular sized meat balls. Preheat the oven to about 177°C. Heat the meatballs in the oven until you think it is cooked properly. Use baking sheet sprayed with non-stick cooking spray. Now it's time to mix the spicy sauce, grape jelly, Dijon mustard, and the BBQ sauce. Heat the mixture until the jelly melts. Serve hot with the baked meatballs!

Chicken Wraps

Ingredients:

• Boneless and skinless chicken breasts - cooked and chopped (115 g)
• A good quality marinade - ¼ cup
• Celery - chopped (¼ cup)
• Red bell pepper - ¼ cup, chopped
• Shredded lettuce - 1/4 cup
• Flour tortilla wraps - low fat (15 cm)

Preparation:

Prepare a mixture of the marinade, egg yolks and oil and vinegar (mayonnaise). This will make a smooth sauce. Mix the celery and red bell pepper with the meat in a bowl. Spread 1 wrap on counter, with 2 tbsp of the sauce, top with ¼ chicken mixture, lettuce and roll up. Do the same with the wraps which have remained and cut each of them on the diagonal and enjoy the servings!

Cabbage Lentil Tomato Soup

Ingredients:

• Green cabbage - shredded (1 small head)
• Green lentils - dried (1 cup)
• Tomatoes - cut into cubes (4 cubes)
• Chicken broth - fat-free (8 cups)
• Ground cumin - ½ to 2 tbsp
• Virgin olive oil - 1 tbsp
• Thinly sliced carrots - 1 lb
• White onion - cut into small cubes (1)
• Green onions - chopped

Preparation:

Leaving out the green onions, mix all the other ingredients in a large pot and bring to a boil over high heat. Do not forget to keep stirring. Gradually boil slowly at a lower temperature so that the vegetables become soft. It usually takes about an hour. Lentils may get stuck to the bottom of the pot, so keep stirring every 15 minutes. Serve the mixture into bowls and top with the green onions. Serve hot and add pepper, salt and other seasoning, as you desire.

So this was it for the low potassium foods list, and some recipes which are also low in potassium. In conclusion, for meat lovers, it must be noted that people with hyperkalemia must avoid processed meat and those with high salt content. For example, pickled, salted, smoked or salted meat products must be avoided as these have high potassium content. Fresh meat and fish are what they must go for.