Which Squash Has the Most Potassium

Butternut squash is a sweet-tasting winter squash. While technically a fruit, it’s cooked like a root vegetable. One cup (205 grams) of butternut squash can give you 582 mg of potassium — over 12% of the AI ( 1 , 17).

Is zucchini squash high in potassium?

High-potassium foods (more than 200 mg per serving): ½ cup of mushrooms (280) ½ cup of fresh brussels sprouts (250) ½ cup of cooked zucchini (220) or winter squash (250) ¼ of a medium avocado (245)

Is green squash high in potassium?

There are so many varieties of squash, you can find some kind in season no matter what time of year it is. This round, green-skinned, orange-fleshed winter variety is loaded with fiber and other vitamins and minerals — especially potassium. One cup of cooked acorn squash packs 896 mg, per the USDA.