Lower in potassium Plain cereals such as cornflakes, porridge, Shredded Wheat, Weetabix. Cakes and biscuits: plain, jam or cream filled e.g. Madeira, Battenberg, doughnuts, tarts, plain scones, digestives, wafers.
cereals. Pick those that do not contain dried fruit, nuts or chocolate. Good options include porridge, cornflakes, Rice Krispies, Weetabix, shredded wheat, Special K and Cheerios.
Eat regular meals and include a small portion of starchy foods at each meal. Choose slowly absorbed starchy food, such as porridge, pitta bread, pasta or basmati rice.
Avoid black-eyed peas, dried beans, cooked greens, spinach, yams, and sweet potato pie. All are high in potassium.
How much potassium is in an egg? One large egg contains about 63 mg of potassium. 11 Eggs are considered a low-potassium food but check with your doctor or dietitian to find out how often you should eat them.
The mineral and nutrient contents of rolled oats match those of steel-cut oats: iron: 1.7 milligrams (mg) potassium: 140 mg.
(Low potassium options: apple, blueberries, cherries, dried cranberries, grapes, raspberries, strawberries, watermelon, peach, pear, pineapple)
Potatoes are very high in potassium. Avoid baked potatoes or potatoes cooked in a microwave because all of the potassium stays inside the potatoes. Avoid scalloped and instant mashed potatoes as well as French fries. Peeling, cutting and soaking potatoes in water overnight leaches out some of the potassium.
Choose soy, almond, cashew, or rice milk for less phosphorus and less potassium than cow's milk. Avoid cow's milk substitutes that are "Enriched" or have the word phosphorus or "phos" in the ingredient list.
Low potassium (best choice)
Cereals that are free from bran, dried fruit, nuts and chocolates such as: Weetabix® Shredded wheat®
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.
Choosing low-fat or skim milk yogurts can help reduce the amount of phosphorus and potassium in cow's milk yogurts. Goat's milk and sheep's milk are high in potassium and may not be the best options for individuals with kidney disease.
Other lower potassium carbohydrate options include pasta, rice, noodles, bread. Protein foods Nuts and seeds. Aduki beans, pinto beans, soya beans.
Potassium in cheese is typically low. One exception is when potassium chloride is added to some of the low-sodium cheese options, such as low-sodium cheddar or Colby cheese.
Eat foods that don't have as much potassium. These low-potassium foods include: Fruits such as apples and applesauce, pineapple, grapes, cherries, strawberries, watermelon, honeydew melon, blueberries, and raspberries. Cucumbers, asparagus, carrots, cauliflower, peas, squash, and zucchini.