Foods Highest in Sodium
8,124 foods ranked by Sodium per 100 g.
These are the foods highest in Sodium, ranked by the amount per 100 g of the edible portion. Sodium is an essential electrolyte that helps regulate fluid balance, blood pressure, and nerve and muscle function. The body needs only a small amount, but most diets supply far more than necessary — largely from processed and restaurant foods.
Read the full Sodium guideValues per 100 g.
Table salt, processed meats, bread, sauces, snacks, canned and restaurant foods. Amounts are per 100 g of the edible portion; your serving may differ.
Sodium — frequently asked questions
What foods are highest in Sodium?
Per 100 g, some of the richest sources are Salt, table, Salt, table, iodized, Leavening agents, baking soda, Desserts, rennin, tablets, unsweetened and Soup, beef broth or bouillon, powder, dry. See the full ranking above.
How much Sodium do I need a day?
The FDA Daily Value is 2,300 mg (about one teaspoon of salt) — an upper limit, not a target to reach.
What does Sodium do?
Sodium is an essential electrolyte that helps regulate fluid balance, blood pressure, and nerve and muscle function. The body needs only a small amount, but most diets supply far more than necessary — largely from processed and restaurant foods.
Can you have too much Sodium?
Excess sodium raises blood pressure in many people and is linked to higher risk of heart disease and stroke. Cutting back on processed foods is the most effective step.