Nutritional Facts on Potassium
A potassium-rich diet is useful for cardiac patients who are trying to lower their blood pressure using diet. If diuretics are also used, it is important to know if potassium is retained or depleted, and it should be monitored. Most patients with chronic kidney disease or on renal dialysis need to be aware of the potassium in their diets. Athletes who sweat a great deal may also need attention to the potassium in their diet.
Selected Food Sources of Potassium
*Daily values (DVs) are reference numbers based on the recommended dietary allowance. They were developed to help consumers determine if a food contains a lot or a little of a specific nutrient. The DV for potassium is 3500 mg. The %DV listed on the Nutrition Facts panel of food labels states the percentage of the DV provided in one serving. Percent DVs are based on a 2000-calorie diet.