Which of the following best describes a high-potassium food and two lower-potassium alternatives?

• A. Bananas and potatoes are high potassium; acceptable lower-potassium options include apples
• B. Bananas and potatoes are high potassium; acceptable lower-potassium options include apples
• C. Bananas and potatoes are high potassium; acceptable lower-potassium options include apples, berries, and white rice
• D. Bananas are high potassium; acceptable lower-potassium options include pears

Answer: (C)

This question tests recognizing which foods are high in potassium and which ones are lower, which matters for kidney disease dietary planning. Bananas and potatoes are classic high-potassium foods because they contain substantial potassium per serving. A medium banana has potassium in the hundreds of milligrams, and a potato with the skin can provide even more.

For lower-potassium choices, apples, berries, and white rice are all relatively low in potassium compared with bananas and potatoes, making them suitable alternatives when you’re aiming to limit potassium intake.

Because the prompt asks for two lower-potassium alternatives, including multiple low-potassium options like apples and berries (and white rice) gives the most flexibility and accuracy. Other options tend to offer only one lower-potassium option or mix in items that aren’t clearly low in potassium, making them less fitting. Understanding this helps you choose foods that fit a restricted potassium plan without overshooting.