Sodium Intake Calculator
Calculate your recommended daily sodium limit based on age, health conditions, activity level, and climate.
Your Details
years
Your age in years
mg
Estimate your daily sodium intake
Your Risk Level
moderate
3400mg / 2300mg limit
⚠️Maximum Limit
2300mg
🎯Ideal Target
1500mg
📊% of Max
148%
🧂Salt Equivalent
1.5 tsp
Reduction Needed
You should reduce your sodium intake by 1100mg per day (about 0.5 teaspoons of salt).
Quick Tips
- • Read nutrition labels - sodium adds up quickly
- • Choose fresh foods over processed
- • Use herbs and spices instead of salt
- • Rinse canned foods before eating
Common High-Sodium Foods
| Food | Serving | Sodium (mg) |
|---|---|---|
| Canned Soup | 1 cup | 800-1200mg |
| Deli Meat | 2 oz | 500-700mg |
| Pizza (frozen) | 1 slice | 600-900mg |
| Soy Sauce | 1 tbsp | 900-1000mg |
| Bread | 1 slice | 100-200mg |