Most Americans consume too much sodium, not enough potassium

https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2016-11/aha-mac110316.php

Public Release: 13-Nov-2016
Most Americans consume too much sodium, not enough potassium
Poster: S2068 - Session: LF.APS.P44
American Heart Association

A majority of Americans consume too much sodium and not enough potassium, according to a preliminary study presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2016.

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They found:

Average daily sodium intake was 3,662 milligrams (mg).
Intake was higher among men than women, but did not significantly differ by race or ethnicity, body mass index or physical activity level.
Nearly 90 percent of participants consumed more than 2,300 mg of sodium, the upper level recommended by Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2015-2020.
Average daily potassium intake was 2,202 mg and varied by sex and race-ethnicity.
Women tended to have lower potassium levels than men and blacks tended to have the least potassium, versus whites who had the most.

Adequate potassium intake is 4,700 mg or more, suggesting Americans are not consuming enough in their diets.

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