Potassium is an important mineral and electrolyte that helps the body work efficiently, especially for nerves and muscles. Watermelon can contribute to potassium intake even though a single slice may not exceed the potassium in a banana by serving size. Two wedges, about one-eighth of a watermelon, provide roughly 640 milligrams of potassium, while a regular-sized banana provides more than 400 milligrams. Watermelon can be eaten in many ways, including fruit salad with bananas, grilled fruit kabobs, and party presentations like a hollowed watermelon serving bowl. It can also be blended into sorbet, punch, or frozen granita with sugar and lime juice, and used for dessert-style pizza.
"Potassium is also a key mineral and a kind of electrolyte, which helps to keep your body working efficiently, particularly when it comes to your nerves and muscles. While bananas are practically synonymous with potassium, you can also look to a fresh and juicy watermelon to help increase your potassium intake."
"By serving size, a single slice of watermelon does not have more potassium than a banana; however, it is nonetheless a good source of the mineral. Two wedges - or approximately one-eighth - of watermelon contains about 640 milligrams of potassium, while a single regular-sized banana has more than 400 milligrams of potassium alone."
"Combine it into a fruit salad with bananas for an especially potassium-rich snack that's filled with other nutrients too. You can even grill chunks of either one as fruit kabobs for a fun twist on a barbecue favorite."
"If you're looking for a showstopping way to serve up watermelon at your next party, hollow out a watermelon for the ultimate serving bowl and use a melon baller to cut the fruit into bite-sized pieces to refill the festive vessel. The refreshing fruit also makes an excellent base for a sorbet, punch, or frozen granita when blended with sugar and freshly squeezed lime juice."
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