Skill Building: DASH

Question

Despite his young age, Ruben was recently diagnosed with hypertension. He knows that reducing dietary sodium and increasing dietary potassium can both help to lower his blood pressure. Of the following foods, which one contains the most potassium per serving?

a. Bread, 100% Whole Wheat (1 slice)

b. Potatoes, Baked (1 item - medium, 2 1/4 in to 3 1/4 in diameter)

c. Peanut Butter, Smooth (1 tablespoon)

d. Banana (1 medium)

Answer 1

The answer is B

Although bananas are popularly known to have a high potassium content, Potatoes are higher in potassium. Potatoes contribute about 12% to the recommended daily consumption, which is generally anywhere from 3500 - 4700 mg depending on your country's foods & nutrition government experts.