Because they are also heavy in potassium, apricots are to blame. This fruit has 425 milligrammes of potassium per cup, or roughly the same as a medium-sized banana. Although one avocado has more potassium than bananas and apricots, it is still better to stay away from these items in general. A person with hyperkalemia, a dangerous illness that can cause cardiovascular and digestive issues, has too much potassium in their blood. This supports the earlier argument that people with kidney disease, in particular, should steer clear of foods high in potassium.

A daily potassium consumption of 3,500 milligrammes or more is recommended in order to reduce the risk of high blood pressure, strokes, and osteoporosis. Unfortunately, people with kidney illness cannot metabolise the mineral, thus their meals need to be controlled to prevent them from also developing hyperkalemia.