Written by Daisy Whitbread, MScN
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Potassium is an essential nutrient used to maintain fluid and electrolyte balance in the body.

A deficiency in potassium causes fatigue, irritability, and hypertension (high 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 fruits, like the ones listed below, are considered safe and healthy.

For those with chronic kidney disease (CKD) who need to lower their potassium, this list can serve as a guide on what fruits to eat or avoid depending on your own restrictions. Most people with CKD should not consume more than 200mg of potassium per serving, or 2000mg per day. This article can only be used as a guide, but the amount of potassium you eat each day should be set by your care provider. See also our list of low potassium foods for more ideas.

Fruits high in potassium include avocados, guavas, kiwifruit, cantaloupe, bananas, pomegranate, apricots, cherries, and oranges. The current daily value (%DV) for potassium is 4700mg, recently increased from 3500mg by the FDA.

Below is a list of fruits high in potassium, for more, see the extended lists of potassium rich fruits, dried fruits high in potassium, and articles on high potassium foods, and high potassium vegetables.

You can also use the nutrient ranking tool to sort over 100 high potassium fruits ranked by per 200 calorie serving or 100 grams.

High Potassium Fruits List

#1: Avocados

Potassium per Avocado	Potassium per 100g	Potassium per 200 Calories
975mg (21% DV)	485mg (10% DV)	606mg (13% DV)

Source: Nutrition Facts for Avocados

#2: Guavas

Potassium per Cup	Potassium per 100g	Potassium per 200 Calories
688mg (15% DV)	417mg (9% DV)	1226mg (26% DV)

Source: Nutrition Facts for Guavas

#3: Kiwifruit

Potassium per Cup	Potassium per 100g	Potassium per 200 Calories
562mg (12% DV)	312mg (7% DV)	1023mg (22% DV)

Source: Nutrition Facts for Kiwifruit

#4: Bananas

Potassium per Cup Sliced	Potassium per 100g	Potassium per 200 Calories
537mg (11% DV)	358mg (8% DV)	804mg (17% DV)

Source: Nutrition Facts for Bananas

#5: Cantaloupe

Potassium per Cup	Potassium per 100g	Potassium per 200 Calories
473mg (10% DV)	267mg (6% DV)	1571mg (33% DV)

Source: Nutrition Facts for Cantaloupe Melons

#6: Pomegranate

Potassium per Cup	Potassium per 100g	Potassium per 200 Calories
411mg (9% DV)	236mg (5% DV)	569mg (12% DV)

Source: Nutrition Facts for Pomegranates

#7: Apricots

Potassium per Cup	Potassium per 100g	Potassium per 200 Calories
401mg (9% DV)	259mg (6% DV)	1079mg (23% DV)

Source: Nutrition Facts for Apricots

#8: Honeydew Melon

Potassium per Cup	Potassium per 100g	Potassium per 200 Calories
388mg (8% DV)	228mg (5% DV)	1267mg (27% DV)

Source: Nutrition Facts for Honeydew Melon

#9: Cherries

Potassium per Cup	Potassium per 100g	Potassium per 200 Calories
342mg (7% DV)	222mg (5% DV)	705mg (15% DV)

Source: Nutrition Facts for Cherries (Sweet)

#10: Dried Apricots

Potassium per oz(Handful)	Potassium per 100g	Potassium per 200 Calories
330mg (7% DV)	1162mg (25% DV)	964mg (21% DV)

Source: Nutrition Facts for Dried Apricots

More Dried Fruit High in Potassium

-6% DV in 1oz of prunes
-5% DV in 1oz of raisins
-4% DV in 1 medjool date

See the section of dried fruits high in potassium by 1 cup serving size.

#11: Oranges

Potassium per Cup	Potassium per 100g	Potassium per 200 Calories
326mg (7% DV)	181mg (4% DV)	770mg (16% DV)

Source: Nutrition Facts for Oranges

#12: Litchis (Lychees)

Potassium per Cup	Potassium per 100g	Potassium per 200 Calories
325mg (7% DV)	171mg (4% DV)	518mg (11% DV)

Source: Nutrition Facts for Litchis

#13: Tangerines

Potassium per Cup	Potassium per 100g	Potassium per 200 Calories
324mg (7% DV)	166mg (4% DV)	626mg (13% DV)

Source: Nutrition Facts for Tangerines

#14: Grapefruit

Potassium per Cup	Potassium per 100g	Potassium per 200 Calories
320mg (7% DV)	139mg (3% DV)	869mg (18% DV)

Source: Nutrition Facts for Grapefruit

#15: Nectarines

Potassium per Cup	Potassium per 100g	Potassium per 200 Calories
287mg (6% DV)	201mg (4% DV)	914mg (19% DV)

Source: Nutrition Facts for Nectarines

#16: Mangos

Potassium per Cup	Potassium per 100g	Potassium per 200 Calories
277mg (6% DV)	168mg (4% DV)	560mg (12% DV)

Source: Nutrition Facts for Mangos

#17: Mulberries

Potassium per Cup	Potassium per 100g	Potassium per 200 Calories
272mg (6% DV)	194mg (4% DV)	902mg (19% DV)

Source: Nutrition Facts for Mulberries

#18: Persimmon

Potassium per Fruit	Potassium per 100g	Potassium per 200 Calories
270mg (6% DV)	161mg (3% DV)	460mg (10% DV)

Source: Nutrition Facts for Fuyu Persimmon

#19: Papaya

Potassium per Cup	Potassium per 100g	Potassium per 200 Calories
264mg (6% DV)	182mg (4% DV)	847mg (18% DV)

Source: Nutrition Facts for Papaya

#20: Plums

Potassium per Cup	Potassium per 100g	Potassium per 200 Calories
259mg (6% DV)	157mg (3% DV)	683mg (15% DV)

Source: Nutrition Facts for Plums

#21: Strawberries

Potassium per Cup	Potassium per 100g	Potassium per 200 Calories
254mg (5% DV)	153mg (3% DV)	956mg (20% DV)

Source: Nutrition Facts for Strawberries

#22: Blackberries

Source: Nutrition Facts for Blackberries