Health Information and Tools > Patient Care Handouts >  Learning About Low-Potassium Foods

Main Content

Learning About Low-Potassium Foods

What foods are low in potassium?

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), 1 medium (10 cm or 4 in.)
  • Bread, white, 1 slice
  • Oatmeal (cooked), ¾ cup (175 mL)
  • Pasta and noodles (cooked), 1 cup (250 mL)
  • Rice, white (cooked), ½ cup (125 mL)
  • Tortilla (flour or corn), 1 tortilla (25 cm)

Dairy and dairy alternatives

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

Work with your doctor or dietitian to find out how much of this nutrient you need. Depending on your health, you may need more or less of it in your diet.

Where can you learn more?

Go to https://www.healthwise.net/patientEd

Enter P485 in the search box to learn more about "Learning About Low-Potassium Foods".

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.