Low Potassium Diet: Foods to Include and Avoid

9. Avoid These High-Potassium Foods

People on a low-potassium diet have to avoid foods that contain more than 200mg of potassium per serving. Most people are aware of the high-potassium content in bananas; other fruits to avoid include prunes, papaya, honeydew, and cantaloupe. One cup of diced tomatoes has more than 400mg of potassium and a cup of tomato juice contain more than 500mg of potassium. Avocados, sweet potatoes, white potatoes, and most beans are also high in potassium.

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