Sodium Intake Calculator
Convert sodium limits into salt equivalents and see how much room typical foods leave in your daily budget.
Sodium limit
2,000 mg
Salt equivalent
5 g
Bread slice (150 mg)
13 slices
Pizza slice (640 mg)
3.1 slices
Instant noodles (1,700 mg)
1.2 packs
Soy sauce tbsp (1,000 mg)
2 tbsp
Formula
salt (g) = sodium (mg) ÷ 400How to use the Sodium Intake Calculator
- 1Pick the guideline (WHO 2,000 mg or AHA 1,500 mg ideal)
- 2See your limit in mg sodium and g salt
- 3Compare against common high-sodium foods
Frequently Asked Questions
How much sodium should I eat per day?
WHO recommends under 2,000 mg sodium (5 g salt); the AHA suggests an ideal 1,500 mg, especially for people with hypertension.
Where does most sodium come from?
About 70% comes from processed and restaurant food — bread, cured meats, cheese, sauces and snacks — not the salt shaker.