Bananas are the celebrity of potassium. Everyone knows their name. But beets are the indie band that’s actually better.
One large beet has around 518 mg of potassium. A banana? Only about 422 mg. Beet wins.
Plus, beets don’t get mushy in your lunch bag. They stain everything, sure. But they stay crunchy.
Wait, What About Beet Greens?
Here’s the weird part. The leaves on top? They have even more potassium. A cup of cooked beet greens packs over 900 mg.
That’s almost double the beet itself. And nobody eats them. We are fools.
Next time, don’t toss the leaves. Sauté them with garlic. Your heart will throw a party.
Beets Vitamins and Minerals
