Health Information and Tools >  Low-Potassium Foods

Main Content

Low-Potassium Foods

Overview

The foods you eat contain nutrients, such as vitamins and minerals. Potassium is a nutrient. Your body needs the right amount to stay healthy and work as it should. You can use the list below to help you make choices about which foods to eat.

The foods in this list have less than 200 milligrams (mg) of potassium per serving.

Fruits

  • Applesauce, ½ cup (125 mL)
  • Blueberries, ½ cup (125 mL)
  • Grapes, 20 grapes
  • Pineapple, ½ cup (125 mL)
  • Raspberries, ½ cup (125 mL)
  • Watermelon, ½ cup (125 mL)

Vegetables

  • Cucumber (peeled), ½ cup (125 mL)
  • Eggplant, 1 cup (250 mL)
  • Green beans, ½ cup (125 mL)
  • Lettuce, 1 cup (250 mL)
  • Peas, ½ cup (125 mL)
  • Radish, 3 medium

Grains

  • Bagel (plain), 10 cm (4 in.)
  • Bread, 1 slice
  • Oatmeal (cooked), ½ cup (125 mL)
  • Pasta and noodles (cooked), 1 cup (250 mL)
  • Rice, (cooked), ½ cup (125 mL)
  • Tortilla (flour or corn), 1 tortilla

Dairy and dairy alternatives

  • Butter, 1 tsp (5 mL)
  • Cheese, 50 g (1¾ oz)

Meats and other protein foods

  • Eggs, 1 egg

If you have a chronic health condition, talk to your healthcare provider about how much potassium you need. Depending on your health, you may need more or less of it in your diet.

What foods may contain hidden potassium?

Some foods and drinks may have hidden potassium. Food labels in Canada have to show the amount of potassium.

Potassium may be found in:

  • Diet or protein drinks and diet bars.
  • Sports drinks. These are meant to replace potassium you lose during exercise.
  • Certain natural health products.

To find other foods with potassium go to: Potassium foods

Credits

Adaptation Date: 11/29/2022

Adapted By: Alberta Health Services

Adaptation Reviewed By: Alberta Health Services

Adapted with permission from copyrighted materials from Healthwise, Incorporated (Healthwise). This information does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise disclaims any warranty and is not responsible or liable for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the Terms of Use. How this information was developed to help you make better health decisions.