Your body uses vitamins, organic compounds, minerals and inorganic elements as nutrients to carry out a variety of key processes. An electrolyte is any mineral or molecule that your body uses to conduct electric charges, perform muscular action and maintain proper fluid levels. You can get numerous electrolytes from eating fruits and vegetables.
Potasium
Potassium is a key electrolyte your body uses in every cell to maintain proper fluid levels.
When you were a child in school, you may have performed a science experiment using a lemon to conduct electricity. This is possible in part because lemons and other citrus fruits contain electrolytes, especially the electrolyte potassium. Other good sources of potassium include bananas, cantaloupe, grapes, apricots and berries.
Sodium
While sodium gets a lot of attention as a cause of high blood pressure and other health problems, the mineral is a key electrolyte that exists in every cell in your body. Sodium is most commonly found in table salt, otherwise known as sodium-chloride, but in excess it can be detrimental to your health. According to the Food and Drug Administration, vegetables with sodium include bell peppers, celery, leaf lettuce, radishes and sweet potatoes, while fruits with sodium include cantaloupe, honeydew melon and pineapple.
Magnesium
Magnesium is another important electrolyte your body uses on a regular basis. Vegetables such as spinach, potatoes, black eyed peas, black beans, rice and avocado all contain high amounts of magnesium, according to the Office of Dietary Supplements, part of the Food and Drug Administration. Fruits generally do not have a lot of the mineral, but you can get some in bananas and seedless raisins.
Calcium
While its role in healthy bones is well known, calcium is also an electrolyte and one that is also found in some fruits and vegetables. The FDA reports that vegetables with calcium include broccoli, sweet potato, onion and celery, though in relatively low amounts when compared to other foods, especially dairy products. Some fruits have similar low levels of calcium, such as apples, grapefruits, kiwi, oranges and tangerines.
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