20 Surprising Foods That Pack More Potassium Than Bananas

20 Surprising Foods That Pack More Potassium Than Bananas

Medically reviewed by Kayla Girgen, RDBananas are famously high in potassium, but certain foods offer even more.Potassium is important for kidney, heart, muscle, and brain function. Low potassium levels can contribute to muscle weakness, high blood pressure, kidney stones, and loss of bone mass.Bananas are a well-known source of potassium. A medium banana contains 375 milligrams (mg), or about 11-14% of the Daily Value (DV). However, there are o…