Dried Apricots
The typical adult needs about 4,700 milligrams of potassium each day—the amount that’s considered adequate enough to meet nutritional standards. According to the American Heart Association, low potassium levels are attributable to high blood pressure or hypertension, which can lead to heart attack or stroke if not managed. Just one cup of dried apricots houses 1,511 milligrams of potassium, which is equivalent to 32 percent of your daily needs. For reference, a medium-sized banana contains 422 milligrams of potassium, or about 9 percent of your daily needs.