Potassium in avocado
Avocado has 728 mg of potassium per 1 cup, cubes (150 g), which is 15% of the Daily Value. Per 100 g it contains 485 mg.
Potassium by portion size
| Portion | Weight | Potassium (mg) | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup, cubes | 150 g | 728 | |
| 1 cup, pureed | 230 g | 1,116 | |
| 1 cup, sliced | 146 g | 708 | |
| 1 avocado, NS as to Florida or California | 201 g | 975 | |
| 1 NLEA Serving | 50 g | 242 | |
| 100 g | 100 g | 485 |
Other forms of avocado
| Form | Per 100 g | Per serving |
|---|---|---|
| Hass (California) | 507 mg | 1,166 mg (1 cup, pureed) |
| Florida | 351 mg | 807 mg (1 cup, pureed) |
About potassium
Potassium is an electrolyte that helps regulate fluid balance, nerve signals and muscle contractions, and a higher intake is linked to lower blood pressure. The Daily Value is 4,700 mg, which most people do not reach. Beans, potatoes, leafy greens, fish, dairy and fruit are the main sources.
Foods with more potassium than avocado
- Beet greens, cooked (boiled, drained, without salt): 1,309 mg per 1 cup (1" pieces) (28% DV)
- Beans, adzuki (mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt): 1,224 mg per 1 cup (26% DV)
- Beans, white (mature seeds, canned): 1,189 mg per 1 cup (25% DV)
- Avocados, raw (Florida): 1,067 mg per 1 fruit without skin and seeds (23% DV)
- Soybeans, green (cooked, boiled, drained, without salt): 970 mg per 1 cup (21% DV)
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Frequently asked questions
How much potassium is in avocado?
Avocado has 728 mg of potassium per 1 cup, cubes (150 g), which is 15% of the Daily Value. Per 100 g it contains 485 mg.
Is avocado high in potassium?
Yes. At 15% of the Daily Value per serving, avocado counts as a good source under FDA labeling rules (10% is 'good', 20% is 'high').
How much potassium do I need a day?
The FDA Daily Value is 4,700 mg. One 1 cup, cubes of avocado covers 15% of it.
Source: USDA FoodData Central #171705.
Nutrient values are from USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy, April 2018; Foundation Foods, April 2026) and shown per serving as described on each page. %DV uses the FDA Daily Values for adults and children aged 4 and over. This is nutrition data for general information, not medical or dietary advice; talk to a clinician or registered dietitian about your own needs. How the numbers are calculated.