Butter, margarine and oils are the only foods that are potassium-free.
Yogurt, cream and milk are highest in potassium. These foods are also low sodium, making them an excellent choice for heart health.
Butter, without salt contains 2.5 g of saturated fat and 11 mg of cholesterol per serving. 5 g of Butter, without salt contains 34.20 mcg vitamin A, 0.0 mg vitamin C, 0.00 mcg vitamin D as well as 0.00 mg of iron, 1.20 mg of calcium, 1.2 mg of potassium.
While not considered a high potassium food, the potassium in cheese should absolutely be made aware. On average, one ounce of cheese will provide about 35 milligrams of potassium. The cheese with the most potassium is processed cheese (like the cheese-in-a-can products).
Foods to limit or avoid
Limit high-potassium foods such as: bananas. avocados. raisins.
Water pills (diuretics) help rid your body of extra potassium. They work by making your kidney create more urine. Potassium is normally removed through urine. Potassium binders often come in the form of a powder.
You want to avoid high-potassium surf such as halibut, tuna, cod, and snapper. 3-oz servings can contain as much as 480 mg of potassium. On the low end, the same amount of canned tuna has only 200 mg. Salmon, haddock, swordfish, and perch run about 300 mg per 3-oz serving.
In short, most meats, fish, and seafood are considered high in potassium. Some of the lowest potassium meats are clams, oysters, and tuna. Chicken and turkey aren't considered low potassium meats, but they are lower than other types of meats.
Choose starches and vegetables that are lower in potassium (such as rice, noodles and green beans).
Butter, margarine and oils are the only foods that are potassium-free.
Carbohydrate (Starchy food)
Most breads and cereals are good choices as they are low in potassium.
Butter: Cut the butter from your diet because it contains unhealthy fats which increases Chronic Kidney Disease and Diabetics' intake of bad cholesterol. Although you may think that margarine is a better alternative, it is not.
Choose soy, almond, cashew, or rice milk for less phosphorus and less potassium than cow's milk.
One large egg contains about 63 mg of potassium. 1 Eggs are considered a low-potassium food, but check with your doctor or dietitian to find out how often you should eat them.
Traditionally, white bread was recommended for people with kidney disease because it has less potassium and phosphorus.
Low potassium diets: A serving of one ounce of Swiss has about 22 mg of potassium, which fits perfectly into a low-potassium diet.
Low potassium vegetables include cilantro, alfalfa sprouts, lettuce, arugula, kale, Napa cabbage, leeks, spaghetti squash, sweet onions, eggplant, and more. For more low potassium vegetable ideas, see the complete ranking of over 200 vegetables low in potassium.
Most meats add some potassium to your meals. Chicken breast has the most per 3-ounce serving with 332 milligrams, but beef and turkey breast contain 315 and 212 milligrams, respectively.
Chocolate and nuts contain high amounts of phosphorus and potassium.
Low-potassium vegetables:
Broccoli (raw or cooked from frozen) Cabbage. Carrots (cooked) Cauliflower.