How much sodium is the limit?
The FDA Daily Value for sodium is less than 2,300 mg a day. Over 70% of dietary sodium comes from packaged and prepared foods, the FDA says, not from salt added at the table or in cooking.
What counts as low in sodium?
On US food labels, “low sodium” means 140 mg or less per serving. “Very low sodium” means 35 mg or less, and “sodium free” less than 5 mg. The serving in those rules is a standard reference amount, which can differ from the servings in this ranking.
Sources
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Sodium in Your Diet. Current as of 5 Mar 2024. Accessed 11 Nov 2026. https://www.fda.gov/food/nutrition-education-resources-materials/sodium-your-diet
- Code of Federal Regulations. 21 CFR 101.61: Nutrient content claims for the sodium content of foods. Accessed 11 Nov 2026. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/part-101/section-101.61






































