Salt

The amount of salt per serving is modest, but it adds up if you eat several servings or other salty foods.

Essential mineral but excessive intake linked to high blood pressure and cardiovascular issues.

Added for flavor and preservation, but contributes to daily sodium intake.

Essential mineral but often used in excess, contributing to high blood pressure.

Essential for flavor but commercial versions often contain excessive amounts.

Added for flavor and preservation, moderate sodium content requires portion awareness.

Excessive levels contribute to hypertension and cardiovascular disease risk.

Essential for flavor but can contribute to high sodium intake when consumed regularly.

The amount per biscuit is low, but it adds up with other snacks and processed foods across the day.

Present in very small amounts, so it is not a significant source of sodium in this product.

Salt is needed for flavor and preservation, but ketchup is often used in generous amounts and the sodium adds up quickly alongside other salty foods like fries and burgers.

Present in very small quantities for flavor balance, so it is not a meaningful concern here.

Moderate sodium level for a cereal. It is acceptable unless you eat large portions or are on a low-sodium diet.

Added in small amounts for flavour and preservation. At typical serving sizes, it contributes very little sodium to the diet.

Salt is needed for flavor and preservation, but processed cheese tends to be high in sodium per gram. It is moderate for one wedge and adds up quickly with more.

Cereals are an often overlooked source of sodium. The level is moderate, but it adds up alongside other foods in the day.

Used for flavor balance. At this level it is modest and not a major concern in a single serving.

Salt is added in small amounts for flavour. The level is low, so it is only a minor consideration.

Salt is needed for flavour and preservation, but canned foods can add a lot of sodium over a day. This is a concern mainly for people with high blood pressure, or for anyone eating several salty items in the same meal. Reduced-salt versions are available.

Sodium is needed in small amounts, but chips are easy to overeat, so the sodium adds up quickly. Those with high blood pressure should watch portions.

The amount per serving is moderate. The real issue is portion size, since eating half a can can easily deliver 25% or more of your daily sodium.

A single bag is a modest salt source, but crisps are easy to eat in large quantities and salt adds up quickly alongside the rest of the diet. High habitual salt intake is linked to raised blood pressure.

Salt is safe in moderation, but snacks like this make overeating easy, pushing sodium intake high, which is linked to high blood pressure.

Very high sodium per serving, especially when the whole tastemaker sachet is used. Regular high intake is linked to raised blood pressure and cardiovascular risk.

Needed for flavor and preservation. It is moderate per serving, but sodium accumulates when mayo is used in sandwiches, salads, and dips.

Used in tiny amounts for flavour balance, so the contribution to daily salt intake is negligible.

Present in small amounts for flavor. Not a concern at this level.

Cereal is an unexpected source of sodium, and it adds up when eaten daily or alongside other processed foods. The level is moderate, not extreme.

Only a small amount, so the salt contribution from a serving is low.

Salt is essential in small amounts, but canned soups are a major source of dietary sodium. Frequent high intake is linked to elevated blood pressure.