Top 10 Fruits Highest in Potassium

Potassium is an essential nutrient used to maintain fluid and electrolyte balance in the body. A deficiency in potassium causes fatigue, irritability, and hypertension (increased blood pressure). Overdose of potassium from natural sources is nearly impossible, however, it is possible to consume too much potassium via potassium salts which can lead to nausea, vomiting, and even cardiac arrest. Potassium from natural food sources, like the ones listed below, are considered safe and healthy. The current percent daily value for potassium is a whopping 3.5 grams, below is a list of fruits high in potassium.

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#1: Dried Apricots

Potassium per 100g	Potassium in 1 cup
1.2g	1.5g
33% DV	43% DV

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#2: Prunes (Dried Plums)

Potassium per 100g	Potassium in 1 cup
1.1g	1.4g
30% DV	40% DV

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#3: Dried Zante Currants and Raisins

Potassium per 100g	Potassium in 1 cup
892mg	1.3g
25% DV	37% DV

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#4: Dates (Especially Medjool)

Potassium per 100g	Potassium in 1 Date
696mg	167mg
20% DV	5% DV

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#5: Dried Figs

Potassium per 100g	Potassium in 1 cup	Potassium in 1 Fig
680mg	1g	54mg
19% DV	29% DV	2% DV

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#6: Dried Coconut (Unsweetened)

Potassium per 100g	Potassium in 1 Ounce
543mg	152mg
16% DV	4% DV

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#7: Avocados

Potassium per 100g	Potassium in 1 cup	Potassium in 1 Avocado
485mg	1.1g	975mg
14% DV	32% DV	28% DV

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#8: Bananas

Potassium per 100g	Potassium in 1 cup mashed	Potassium in 1 Banana
358mg	805mg	422mg
10% DV	23% DV	12% DV

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#9: Kiwi Fruit

Potassium per 100g	Potassium in 1 cup	Potassium in 1 Kiwi
312mg	552mg	284mg
9% DV	16% DV	8% DV

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#10: Nectarines and Peaches

Potassium per 100g	Potassium in 1 cup sliced	Potassium in 1 Nectarine
201mg	287mg	285mg
6% DV	8% DV	8% DV

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Even More Potassium Rich Fruits

Oranges	181mg (5% DV) per 100 gram serving	326mg (9% DV) in 1 cup (180 grams)	237mg (7% DV) in one orange (131 grams)	Click to see complete nutrition facts for Oranges
Dried Persimmons	802mg (8% DV) per 100 gram serving	273mg (8% DV) per fruit (34 grams)		Click to see complete nutrition facts for Dried Persimmons
Tamarind	628mg (18% DV) per 100 gram serving	754mg (22% DV) per cup pulp (120 grams)	13mg (0% DV) in a tamarind (2 grams)	Click to see complete nutrition facts for Raw Tamarinds
Plantains	465mg (13% DV) per 100 gram serving	930mg (27% DV) per cup mashed (200 grams)	716mg (20% DV) per cup sliced (154 grams)	Click to see complete nutrition facts for Cooked Plantains
Dried Apples	450mg (13% DV) per 100 gram serving	387mg (11% DV) per cup (86 grams)	27mg (1% DV) per ring (slice) (6 grams)	Click to see complete nutrition facts for Dried Apples
Durian	436mg (12% DV) per 100 gram serving	1.1g (30% DV) per cup (243 grams)	2.6g (75% DV) in an average Durian (602 grams)	Click to see complete nutrition facts for Raw Durian
Mulberries	194mg (6% DV) per 100 gram serving	272mg (8% DV) per cup (243 grams)	29mg (1% DV) in 10 Mulberries (15 grams)	Click to see complete nutrition facts for Raw Mulberries
Sapodillas	193mg (6% DV) per 100 gram serving	465mg (13% DV) per cup pulp (241 grams)	328mg (9% DV) in a sapodilla (170 grams)	Click to see complete nutrition facts for Sapodillas
Grapes	191mg (5% DV) per 100 gram serving	176mg (5% DV) per cup (92 grams)	4mg (0% DV) in a single grape (2 grams)	Click to see complete nutrition facts for Raw Grapes