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Our calculator uses scientifically validated formulas and provides results based on peer-reviewed research. Results should be used as a general guide and not as medical advice.

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Sodium Calculator

Macros & Nutrition

Calculate your recommended daily sodium intake based on health factors

Sodium Intake Calculator

Calculate your recommended daily sodium limit for heart health

Your Profile

Age

years

Activity Level

Health Factors

Blood Pressure Status

Health Conditions (select all that apply)

Heart Disease Kidney Disease Diabetes None of the above

2300 mg/day

Maximum Recommended Sodium Intake

🧂

1 tsp

Table Salt Equivalent

⚖️

5.75g

Salt in Grams

📊

100%

Of Daily Value

Your Recommendation Level

You

1500mg (Ideal) 2300mg (Limit) 3400mg+ (Average)

Your sodium limit is based on general guidelines. Maintaining this level supports healthy blood pressure.

Daily Sodium Budget by Meal

🌅 Breakfast 460mg (20%)

☀️ Lunch 690mg (30%)

🌙 Dinner 805mg (35%)

🍎 Snacks 345mg (15%)

High Sodium Foods to Limit

🍕 Pizza (2 slices) 1,200mg

🍔 Fast food burger 1,000mg

🥫 Canned soup (1 cup) 890mg

🥓 Bacon (3 slices) 435mg

🧀 American cheese (1 slice) 400mg

🥒 Pickles (1 spear) 300mg

Low Sodium Alternatives

🌿

Use herbs & spices instead of salt

🍋

Add lemon/vinegar for flavor

🧅

Use garlic & onion powder

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Choose fresh vegetables over canned

Did you know? The average American consumes about 3,400mg of sodium per day, well above recommended limits. About 70% of dietary sodium comes from processed and restaurant foods, not the salt shaker. Reading nutrition labels and cooking at home are the best ways to control intake.