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◆5.Potatoes, sweet potatoes

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 Potatoes are also high in potassium. 100 grams of potatoes contain about 391 milligrams of potassium, and 100 grams of sweet potatoes contain about 475 milligrams.

 Soaking in water reduces potassium to some extent; for example, soaking potatoes in water for about 10 minutes can reduce potassium content by up to 20%. However, most of the potassium will remain, so care should be taken with the amount consumed.

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