What food and drink have sodium in it?

Many foods and beverages contain sodium. Some common examples include:

Salty snacks: Potato chips, pretzels, popcorn, crackers

Processed meats: Bacon, sausage, ham, hot dogs, deli meats

Canned soups and vegetables: Check the nutrition facts label for sodium content

Frozen dinners and entrees: Many frozen meals are high in sodium

Fast food: Burgers, fries, pizza, tacos, and other fast food items are often high in sodium

Condiments: Soy sauce, ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, relish, pickles

Salad dressings: Ranch, Caesar, and Thousand Island dressings are all high in sodium

Sports drinks: Many sports drinks contain sodium to help replace electrolytes lost through sweat

Carbonated beverages: Some sodas, such as cola and ginger ale, contain sodium

Packaged foods: Many packaged foods, such as crackers, chips, and cookies, contain sodium

It's important to read the nutrition facts label on foods and beverages to see how much sodium they contain. The Daily Value (DV) for sodium is 2,300 milligrams (mg). Eating too much sodium can increase the risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke.