How much potassium is in ground turkey?
Ground turkey has 250 mg of potassium per 3 oz cooked (85 g) — about 5% of the 4,700 mg Daily Value. That's 294 mg per 100 g, roughly 0.6× a medium banana (~422 mg).
USDA FoodData Central · cooked · FDC 171506
Potassium by portion
| Portion | Potassium | % DV | Sodium | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 oz cooked (85 g) | 250 mg | 5% | 66 mg | 173 |
| 100 g | 294 mg | 6% | 78 mg | 203 |
| 1 oz (28 g) | 83 mg | 2% | 22 mg | 58 |
% DV against the FDA Daily Value of 4,700 mg of potassium. Whole foods are naturally potassium-rich and low in sodium — the ratio heart guidelines (like DASH) favor. Values from USDA per-100 g data (FDC 171506, SR Legacy). cooked.
Potassium isn’t the first thing anyone associates with poultry, but a turkey dinner carries more of it than you’d guess. A 3 oz cooked serving of ground turkey (85 g) has about 250 mg of potassium, which is roughly 5% of the 4,700 mg Daily Value and about 0.6× the potassium of a medium banana (~422 mg). On a per-100 g basis that’s 294 mg, and because a real portion is often more than 85 grams, a half-pound of cooked turkey pushes past 500 mg — more than a whole banana, hiding inside a batch of meatballs or a pan of taco filling. It’s a moderate source, not a leader, but it’s a genuine contributor riding along with the protein.
Why potassium from a lean protein matters
Potassium is the blood-pressure mineral. It works against sodium to help relax blood-vessel walls, which is why potassium-rich, lower-sodium eating patterns like DASH are associated with healthier blood pressure — and why most people, who land well under the 4,700 mg target, are told to get more of it. Ground turkey won’t carry that load alone, and plain cooked turkey isn’t as low in sodium as something like fresh fish (this reference runs about 66 mg of sodium per serving before seasoning). But the potassium it brings is a bonus on top of the lean, complete protein you’re eating turkey for in the first place — not something you have to source elsewhere. (As always, this is general nutrition information, not medical advice.)
A lean protein that also brings potassium — and how it compares
The honest framing is that turkey isn’t a potassium food the way a potato or a banana is — it’s a lean, complete protein that also brings potassium. The same 3 oz that delivers ~250 mg of potassium carries about 23 g of complete protein with a strong protein-per-calorie ratio, plus solid B vitamins and selenium. Against the obvious alternative, 90/10 ground beef edges it on potassium — 363 mg per 100 g to turkey’s 294 — so per serving beef runs ~309 mg to turkey’s ~250. The gap is small, and it isn’t where turkey wins: turkey’s case is its leanness and protein density, with potassium a respectable side benefit rather than the headline. One practical note — the blend shifts the protein and fat more than the potassium, but a leaner 93/7 or 99/1 grind is the pick if you’re optimizing the protein-per-calorie that’s turkey’s real strength.
For the full protein side of the same meat, see protein in ground turkey. For the head-to-head on potassium’s leader among the two, see potassium in ground beef.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much potassium is in a 3 oz serving of ground turkey?
About 250 mg of potassium in a 3 oz cooked serving (85 g), which is 294 mg per 100 g (USDA FDC 171506). A half-pound of cooked ground turkey roughly doubles that to about 500 mg.
What percent of the daily value for potassium is that?
About 5% of the FDA Daily Value of 4,700 mg per 3 oz serving. It's a steady contribution from a lean protein — most of your potassium still comes from produce and dairy, but turkey adds a real amount on top of its protein.
How does ground turkey's potassium compare to a banana?
A 3 oz serving has about 250 mg, roughly 0.6× the potassium of a medium banana (~422 mg). A half-pound of cooked turkey edges past one banana — so a turkey-based dinner quietly carries meaningful potassium, even though poultry isn't a food people associate with the mineral.
Why does potassium matter?
Potassium is the blood-pressure mineral. It helps counterbalance sodium and relax blood-vessel walls, which is why potassium-rich, lower-sodium eating patterns like DASH are tied to healthier blood pressure. Most people fall short of the 4,700 mg target. This is general nutrition information, not medical advice.
Does ground turkey have more potassium than ground beef?
No — beef edges it. This cooked ground turkey has 294 mg per 100 g versus 363 mg for 90/10 beef, so per serving turkey runs about 250 mg to beef's ~309 mg. Both are moderate poultry-and-meat sources; the gap is small, and turkey's edge is its leanness and protein-per-calorie, not its potassium (USDA FDC 171506 vs 171793).
When was this data last verified?
2026-06-18, against USDA FoodData Central FDC 171506 (Turkey, ground, cooked; SR Legacy). We re-verify reference pages periodically and update when USDA revises its data.
Whole-food values are USDA reference data, not a Labelgrade (that score is for branded packaged products). High-potassium diets aren't for everyone — people with kidney disease are often told to limit it; this is reference data, not medical advice. See our methodology.