Sodium
Measured in mg · mineral
Sodium is a mineral, here measured in milligrams.
Why it matters
Sodium is often high in processed foods. Comparing sodium helps you find lower-sodium options when that is your goal.
Top food sources
Highest published foods per 100 g. Values are source-traceable (USDA FoodData Central).
| # | Food | per 100 g (mg) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salt, table | 38758 |
| 2 | Fish sauce | 7851 |
| 3 | Tamari (gluten-free soy sauce) | 5586 |
| 4 | Soy sauce (shoyu) | 5493 |
| 5 | Brown gravy | 4843 |
| 6 | Teriyaki sauce | 3833 |
| 7 | Miso | 3728 |
| 8 | Anchovies, canned | 3668 |
| 9 | Fermented tofu (fuyu) | 2873 |
| 10 | Chili powder | 2867 |
| 11 | Grape leaves, canned | 2853 |
| 12 | Grape leaves, canned | 2853 |
| 13 | Oyster sauce | 2733 |
| 14 | Pepper (hot) sauce | 2643 |
| 15 | Pumpkin seeds, whole, roasted | 2541 |
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sodium?
- Sodium is a mineral, here measured in milligrams.
- What foods are highest in Sodium?
- Among the foods in Foodatron, the richest sources of Sodium per 100 g include Salt, table, Fish sauce, Tamari (gluten-free soy sauce), Soy sauce (shoyu), Brown gravy. The full ranked list is on this page.
- What is Sodium measured in?
- Sodium is measured in mg. Foodatron shows every food's Sodium per 100 g edible portion.
- Why is Sodium important?
- Sodium is often high in processed foods. Comparing sodium helps you find lower-sodium options when that is your goal.
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