Calculadora de Potasio
Calcula tu ingesta diaria recomendada de potasio para la salud cardiovascular.
years
bananas
Daily Potassium Target
3,400 mg
Potassium from Bananas422 mg
Remaining to Fill2,978 mg
Daily Potassium Target vs Age
Fórmula
Potassium Adequate Intake (AI)
Potassium is crucial for blood pressure regulation, muscle contractions, and nerve signaling.
AI by Age (Male)
One medium banana has about 422 mg of potassium.
Ejemplo Resuelto
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
Preguntas Frecuentes
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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