Foods Highest in Potassium, K

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Top 50 whole foods per 100g, from USDA Standard Reference and Foundation databases

Leavening agents, cream of tartar ranks #1 of 50 for Potassium, K, at 16500.0MG per 100g (351% of the FDA Daily Value).

What These Potassium, K Rankings Mean

This ranking surfaces the top 50 whole foods for Potassium, K, pulled from USDA Standard Reference Legacy and Foundation databases. Those two sources intentionally exclude branded and processed entries, which keeps the list focused on raw ingredients where nutrient content reflects the food itself rather than fortification or recipe adjustments. The FDA Daily Value for Potassium, K is 4700MG, so every row translates directly into a percent-DV figure for an adult on a 2,000-calorie diet.

At the top of the ranking sits Leavening agents, cream of tartar, delivering 16500.0MG per 100g, 351% of the Daily Value in a 100g portion. The top three (Leavening agents, cream of tartar, Leavening agents, baking powder, low-sodium, Parsley, freeze-dried) together form a practical "big lever" set, foods where a single serving meaningfully moves daily intake. The visual bars beside each row scale against the top food, so you can see at a glance whether a lower-ranked food is still a strong source or a distant runner-up.

Because this page excludes branded products, it is the right tool for comparing whole-food cooking choices rather than packaged-food shopping decisions, for those, the per-food pages and the branded search tools cover the same nutrient at product level. All values are reported per 100g edible portion, which means the raw numbers can be directly compared but real-world servings differ (a 100g portion of spinach is very different from 100g of almonds by volume). The nutrition guides linked below explain how to translate % DV and per-100g figures into practical daily targets and how to read nutrition labels when comparing whole foods to their processed equivalents.

→ Compare the top three Potassium, K sources side-by-side

# Food Amount % DV
1 Leavening agents, cream of tartar 16500.0 MG 351%
2 Leavening agents, baking powder, low-sodium 10100.0 MG 215%
3 Parsley, freeze-dried 6300.0 MG 134%
4 Beverages, tea, instant, unsweetened, powder 6040.0 MG 129%
5 Beverages, tea, instant, decaffeinated, unsweetened 6040.0 MG 129%
6 Spices, chervil, dried 4740.0 MG 101%
7 Spices, coriander leaf, dried 4466.0 MG 95%
8 Beverages, coffee, instant, regular, half the caffeine 3535.0 MG 75%
9 Beverages, coffee, instant, regular, powder 3535.0 MG 75%
10 Beverages, coffee, instant, decaffeinated, powder 3501.0 MG 74%
11 Radishes, oriental, dried 3494.0 MG 74%
12 Beverages, tea, instant, lemon, unsweetened 3453.0 MG 73%
13 Tomatoes, sun-dried 3427.0 MG 73%
14 Beverages, coffee, instant, with chicory 3395.0 MG 72%
15 Spices, dill weed, dried 3308.0 MG 70%
16 Peppers, sweet, red, freeze-dried 3170.0 MG 67%
17 Beverages, Orange-flavor drink, breakfast type, low calorie, powder 3132.0 MG 67%
18 Soy sauce, reduced sodium, made from hydrolyzed vegetable protein 3098.0 MG 66%
19 Spices, tarragon, dried 3020.0 MG 64%
20 Chives, freeze-dried 2960.0 MG 63%
21 Seaweed, Canadian Cultivated EMI-TSUNOMATA, dry 2944.0 MG 63%
22 Beverages, Cocoa mix, low calorie, powder, with added calcium, phosphorus, aspartame, without added sodium or vitamin A 2702.0 MG 57%
23 Beverages, Cocoa mix, no sugar added, powder 2702.0 MG 57%
24 Spices, parsley, dried 2683.0 MG 57%
25 Spices, basil, dried 2630.0 MG 56%
26 Beverages, tea, instant, decaffeinated, lemon, diet 2568.0 MG 55%
27 Beverages, tea, instant, sweetened with sodium saccharin, lemon-flavored, powder 2568.0 MG 55%
28 Carrot, dehydrated 2540.0 MG 54%
29 Beverages, fruit-flavored drink, powder, with high vitamin C with other added vitamins, low calorie 2518.0 MG 54%
30 Soy flour, full-fat, raw 2515.0 MG 54%
31 Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened, processed with alkali 2509.0 MG 53%
32 Cocoa, dry powder, hi-fat or breakfast, processed with alkali 2509.0 MG 53%
33 Soy meal, defatted, raw 2490.0 MG 53%
34 Flour, soy, defatted 2480.0 MG 53%
35 Beverages, coffee substitute, cereal grain beverage, powder 2443.0 MG 52%
36 Peppers, ancho, dried 2411.0 MG 51%
37 Leeks, (bulb and lower-leaf portion), freeze-dried 2400.0 MG 51%
38 Soy flour, defatted 2384.0 MG 51%
39 Whey, acid, dried 2289.0 MG 49%
40 Spices, paprika 2280.0 MG 49%
41 Beverages, Dairy drink mix, chocolate, reduced calorie, with low-calorie sweeteners, powder 2240.0 MG 48%
42 Peppers, pasilla, dried 2222.0 MG 47%
43 Soy protein concentrate, produced by alcohol extraction 2202.0 MG 47%
44 Baobab powder 2189.0 MG 47%
45 Seeds, sisymbrium sp. seeds, whole, dried 2130.0 MG 45%
46 Yeast extract spread 2100.0 MG 45%
47 Soy flour, low-fat 2090.0 MG 44%
48 Flour, coconut 2088.0 MG 44%
49 Spices, turmeric, ground 2080.0 MG 44%
50 Whey, sweet, dried 2080.0 MG 44%

Frequently Asked Questions

What food is highest in Potassium, K?

Leavening agents, cream of tartar is the food highest in Potassium, K, with 16500.0MG per 100g. That provides 351% of the Daily Value.

How much Potassium, K do I need per day?

The FDA Daily Value for Potassium, K is 4700MG, based on a 2,000-calorie diet. Individual needs may vary based on age, sex, and health conditions. Consult a healthcare professional for personalized recommendations.

What are good whole food sources of Potassium, K?

Top whole food sources of Potassium, K include Leavening agents, cream of tartar, Leavening agents, baking powder, low-sodium, Parsley, freeze-dried, and more. These rankings are based on USDA Standard Reference and Foundation food data, measured per 100g edible portion.

Source: USDA FoodData Central — Standard Reference Legacy and Foundation databases. Branded and processed products are excluded. All values per 100g edible portion.
Source: FDA Daily Value reference — Potassium, K DV = 4700MG based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
This information is for reference only and should not replace professional dietary advice.

Read our methodology , how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.