Sunday, March 25, 2012

Random nutritional information

I found these recently online, they list the amount of different electrolytes in various foods. I have already weeded out the ones that are lower in each nutrient, so this is an abridged version. All amounts are estimates and in mgs, but this gives you a rough guideline. 

Sodium:
Cocoa powder (950) - hot cocoa anyone?
Butter (840)
Olives in brine (1800)
Soups (varies, usually very high if canned)
Sauces BBQ (815)
Soy sauce (very high)
Dressings (varies but usually high)
Vegemite (3100mg)
Sweet pickles (1700)
Dill pickles (high)
Canned tuna (can be high or low, read package)
Ketchup and mustard (high, but you use small amounts)

Potassium:
Cocoa powder (1500)
Dried apricots (1880)
Banana (350)
Raisins (860)
All nuts (varies by variety, also usually has sodium so bonus food!)
Ginger (910)
Sesame seeds (725)
Peanut butter (700)
Vegemite (2500)
Chocolate (420)
Liquorice (220)
Parsley (1080)

Calcium:
Cheese (find ones with added calcium)
Sesame seeds (1160)

As usual, please always ask your doctor before changing your diet!

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