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    Certain foods contain high levels of potassium that are important for people managing their potassium intake, including dried fruits, nuts, avocados, bran cereals, wheat germ, lima beans, bananas, cantaloupe, kiwis, oranges, mangos, ground beef, steak, pork, veal, and lamb. These foods are grouped into those containing the highest potassium levels of over 25 mEq/100g; very high levels of over 12.5 mEq/100g; and high levels of over 6.2 mEq/100g.

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    Certain foods contain high levels of potassium that are important for people managing their potassium intake, including dried fruits, nuts, avocados, bran cereals, wheat germ, lima beans, bananas, cantaloupe, kiwis, oranges, mangos, ground beef, steak, pork, veal, and lamb. These foods are grouped into those containing the highest potassium levels of over 25 mEq/100g; very high levels of over 12.5 mEq/100g; and high levels of over 6.2 mEq/100g.

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    Certain foods contain high levels of potassium that are important for people managing their potassium intake, including dried fruits, nuts, avocados, bran cereals, wheat germ, lima beans, bananas, cantaloupe, kiwis, oranges, mangos, ground beef, steak, pork, veal, and lamb. These foods are grouped into those containing the highest potassium levels of over 25 mEq/100g; very high levels of over 12.5 mEq/100g; and high levels of over 6.2 mEq/100g.

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    Foods with high levels of potassium

    Highest content (>25 mEq/100 g) High content (>6.2 mEq/100 g)


    Dried figs Vegetables
    Molasses Spinach
    Seaweed Tomatoes

    Very high content (>12.5 mEq/100 g) Broccoli

    Dried fruits (dates, prunes) Winter squash

    Nuts Beets

    Avocados Carrots

    Bran cereals Cauliflower

    Wheat germ Potatoes

    Lima beans Fruits

    Bananas

    Cantaloupe

    Kiwis

    Oranges

    Mangos

    Meats

    Ground beef

    Steak

    Pork

    Veal

    Lamb

    Adapted from: Gennari FJ. Hypokalemia. N Engl J Med 1998; 339:451.

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