Potassium is present in a variety of foods, but foods that are particularly high in potassium may be good for your heath. Potassium may help improve bone health and lower your risk of stroke. In the body, potassium is necessary to build healthy muscles and bones and keep the heart beating. If your doctor approves, you can increase your potassium by including more potassium-rich foods in your diet.
Fruits
Papaya is particularly high in potassium--one papaya contains about 781 mg of potassium, about one-third of the potassium most adults need in a day, according to Drugs.com in the article "Potassium Content Of Foods List." Other fruits that contain potassium include mangoes, raisins, pears, raisins, oranges, cantaloupe, honeydew melon, prunes and, of course, bananas. Although apricots contain potassium, dried apricots are even higher in potassium. By adding a sliced banana and raisins to your breakfast oatmeal, you may increase your daily potassium intake by approximately 830 mg.
Vegetables
A potato contains high levels of potassium, but only with the skin on, according to MedlinePlus in the article "Potassium in Diet." One medium potato with the skin contains 844 mg of potassium, while one baked sweet potato with the skin contains 508 mg of potassium. Other veggies that are high in potassium include lima beans, tomatoes, cauliflower, mushrooms, Brussels sprouts, asparagus, broccoli and peas.
Meats
Some fish, like cod, sardines, salmon and flounder are high in potassium, as well as other meats like chicken, turkey, beef and pork. A 3-oz. serving of broiled salmon contains 319 mg of potassium, while 3 oz. of coked lean beef contains 224 mg of potassium. For vegetarians and vegans who do not eat meat but still want to reap the benefits of a meaty dish high in potassium, veggie burgers are also high in potassium, notes MedlinePlus.
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