Kostenloser Potassium Needs Rechner
Schätzen Sie Ihren daily potassium needs by age und see how diet contributes to your target.
Daily Potassium Target
3,400 mg
Daily Potassium Target vs Age
Formel
## Potassium Adequate Intake (AI) Potassium is crucial for blood pressure regulation, muscle contractions, and nerve signaling. ### AI by Age (Male) | Age | Adequate Intake | |---|---| | 1-3 years | 2,000 mg | | 4-8 years | 2,300 mg | | 9-13 years | 2,500 mg | | 14-18 years | 3,000 mg | | 19+ years | 3,400 mg | One medium banana has about 422 mg of potassium.
Lösungsbeispiel
A 35-year-old who eats 1 banana per day.
- 01AI for adult male = 3,400 mg
- 02From 1 banana = 422 mg
- 03Remaining = 3,400 - 422 = 2,978 mg
Häufig Gestellte Fragen
How much potassium do I need?
Adult males need about 3,400 mg per day. Most Americans get only about 2,500 mg, which is below adequate intake.
What are good sources of potassium?
Bananas, potatoes, sweet potatoes, spinach, avocados, beans, yogurt, and salmon are excellent potassium sources.
Can you get too much potassium?
Healthy kidneys efficiently excrete excess potassium. However, people with kidney disease should monitor intake carefully.
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