Hypertension Food Guide
Reading Sodium on Labels
Packaged foods supply most of our hidden salt.
- High: more than 600 mg sodium (1.5 g salt) per 100 g.
- Low: 120 mg sodium (0.3 g salt) or less per 100 g.
- Salt = sodium × 2.5.
- Compare brands and choose the lower one.
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