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Low sodium foods for a heart friendly diet

Written by NutriDecide Editorial Team Last updated: 2026-06-20

A curated food list to compare nutrients, calories and dietary context without focusing on just one item.

Use the tables to compare real options for your goal — values are per 100 g unless stated otherwise on the label.

Type: Food pages Focus: Nutrition Goal: Health & performance
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Nutrition selection

Low sodium foods for a heart friendly diet

A curated food list to compare nutrients, calories and dietary context without focusing on just one item.

Protein Fiber Vitamins Minerals Energy Balance

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Page summary

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Total foods

100

items analyzed

Best choice

Anchovy, fried

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Average protein

1,6 g

per 100g

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Average carbs

12,5 g

per 100g

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Average fat

49,0 g

per 100g

Quick assessment

Our analysis

This list showcases 100 foods with very low sodium content, primarily under 120 mg per 100 grams, making them suitable for a heart-healthy diet focused on sodium reduction. Anchovy, fried is highlighted as a top option for general health considerations within this dataset.

👍 Positive points

  • ✅ List with 100 foods; Anchovy, fried ranks among the top picks.
  • ✅ Leader in Sodium: Miso, soybean paste, vegetables, dry mix, Brazil (0 mg per 100 g).
  • ✅ High-protein flagged options: Miso, soybean paste, vegetables, dry mix, Brazil, Anchovy, fried.

⚠️ Points to watch

  • ⚠️ Large list — compare portions and context, not just table rank.
  • ⚠️ Calorie range spans 0 kcal to 900 kcal per 100 g — the same pick can weigh very differently on your daily target.
  • ⚠️ Mussel, pickled packs more calories (699.9 kcal per 100 g) — watch portions.

Full analysis

Page summary

This list showcases 100 foods with very low sodium content, primarily under 120 mg per 100 grams, making them suitable for a heart-general general healthy diet focused on sodium reduction. Anchovy, fried is highlighted as a top option for general nutrition general general health considerations within this dataset.

How to read this page

This list is curated to emphasize foods with minimal sodium, aligning with a general general health-focused and heart-friendly dietary approach. All nutrients are presented per 100 grams, allowing for easy food comparisons of Calories, proteins, Carbs, fats, and Fiber to inform your daily choices based on your specific general general health goals.

For example, foods like Anchovy, fried and Miso, soybean paste, vegetables, dry mix, Brazil stand out due to their nutrient profiles, especially high Protein levels and zero sodium content.

Practical tip

Compare Protein and calorie content alongside Carbs and serving size before selecting foods. If your goal is to maintain heart general general health while controlling sodium intake, prioritize foods with high Protein, low Carbs, and minimal Calories as demonstrated in the dataset.

Top picks and why they rank well

  • Anchovy, fried: Contains no sodium and high Protein (20.09 g per 100g), making it ideal for low-sodium, high-Protein diets.
  • Miso, soybean paste, vegetables, dry mix, Brazil: Despite being a paste, it shows zero sodium and offers a high Protein content (22.2 g), plus Fiber.
  • Soy, fried: Also sodium-free with a solid Protein level (13.7 g per 100g) and low calorie count, suitable for various dietary needs.
  • Mussel, pickling brine or pickled: Both present no sodium, with around 10-11 g of Protein and beneficial micronutrients like iron and zinc.
  • Olive oil and other plant oils: All show zero sodium, high vitamin E, and are keto-friendly, perfect for heart-general general healthy cooking without added salt.

How to choose foods based on your goal

For weight loss: Focus on foods with low Calories and high nutrient density like Salad peppers (e.g., yellow or red, cooked or raw) and watermelon juice.

For muscle gain: Prioritize high-Protein options such as Anchovy, fried or Miso, soybean paste.

For overall general general health: Mix nutrient-dense, low-sodium foods like Eggplant without peel, Green beans, braised, and general general healthy oils (olive, avocado, sesame).

Common mistakes when using this list

  • Assuming all zero sodium foods are automatically general general healthy: Some items might be processed or high in fats or sugars; check the overall macro profile.
  • Ignoring portion sizes: Nutrient values are per 100 grams; actual intake depends on your portion, so adjust accordingly.
  • Focusing only on sodium content: Consider other macro and micronutrients, especially if you're balancing Calories or dietary Fiber.
  • Overlooking preparation methods: Fried foods, despite being low in sodium, may have added fats or Calories; opt for cooking methods like grilling or steaming when possible.

Practical next step for the reader

Begin by identifying your primary general general health goal—whether managing blood pressure, losing weight, or maintaining overall wellness. Use this list to incorporate foods like anchovies, miso paste, and general general healthy oils into your daily meals, ensuring they fit into your overall low-sodium, nutrient-rich diet. Remember, this dataset is an educational guide; consult with a general general healthcare professional for personalized dietary advice.

How to interpret this page

🔥 Calories: Calories show energy per 100 g and help you compare portion impact across foods. Use them with protein and carbs to see whether an option fits maintenance, deficit, or surplus goals. A low score does not mean a food is ‘bad’ — it reflects nutrient density for general health, not your specific plan.

💪 Protein: Protein per 100 g shows how concentrated a food is as a protein source. Higher values support muscle recovery, satiety, and meal balance when that is your priority. Compare foods on this page rather than judging a single macro in isolation.

🌾 Carbs: Carbs matter most in context: training days, ketogenic diets, and endurance goals change what ‘good’ looks like. Powders such as maltodextrin score lower on our general-health scale because they are energy-dense with little protein, fiber, or micronutrients — not because they are never useful.

🥑 Fat: Fat carries more than twice the calories per gram than protein or carbs, so small portion changes matter. Moderate fat levels can support hormones and absorption of fat-soluble vitamins. Use this column with calories when balancing satiety and energy density.

Tip: combine the table with your goal — weight loss, muscle gain, low carb, endurance, or general health. The score helps compare options on this page; it does not replace medical or sports-nutrition advice.

Nutrition facts (per 100g)

The data shown is filtered to match this page’s topic.

The NutriDecide score (1–10) ranks foods on this page by protein, nutrient density, fiber, and a general-health lens — not by taste or whether they fit a specific diet. Low scores (e.g. maltodextrin) usually mean fewer nutrients per calorie; high scores (e.g. soy protein isolate) mean stronger protein and micronutrient density. It is a comparison tool: a low score does not forbid a food when it matches your goal.

FoodCaloriesProteinCarbsFatFiberScore
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Miso, soybean paste, vegetables, dry mix, Brazil

239,022,218,58,511,0 5/10
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Anchovy, fried

136,020,10,56,00,0 5/10
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Soya, fried

139,013,710,34,8 3/10
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Soya, fried

585,613,710,34,8 2/10
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Pasta, raw

338,012,068,02,05,0 3/10
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Mussel, pickled

699,910,70,014,00,0 3/10
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Mussel, pickling brine

169,010,70,014,00,0 3/10
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Cereals, in powder, soluble

385,05,789,70,42,3 2/10
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Bevarage, milk, strawberry, light, Brazil

36,04,24,80,00,0 3/10
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Potato, peeled, roasted, with soy oil, without salt

126,02,417,85,01,6 2/10
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Banana, grilled, without butter, without sugar (average of 5 types - Nanica, Terra, Maçã, uro and Prata)

125,01,529,10,22,3 2/10
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Margarine, with milk, without salt, Brazil

553,01,31,960,00,0 2/10
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Baby food - avocado and banana, without sugar

86,01,213,13,23,1 2/10
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Salad, green, yellow, red bell pepper roasted, without oil, unsalted

21,01,13,60,21,7 4/10
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Baby food - peach and banana, without sugar

71,01,116,30,22,1 2/10
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Salad, green, yellow and red bell pepper, onion, raw, without oil, unsalted

21,01,13,50,21,7 4/10
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Baby food - guava and banana, without sugar

72,01,116,10,44,0 2/10
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Salad, green, yellow and red bell pepper, raw, without oil, unsalted

20,01,13,50,21,7 4/10
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Salad, green bell pepper, raw, without oil, unsalted

17,00,92,80,31,6 4/10
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Baby food - banana, with orange, without sugar

34,00,77,50,10,0 2/10
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Salad, cucumber, without oil, unsalted

8,00,71,20,11,0 3/10
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Juice, watermelon, without sugar

22,00,54,80,00,1 2/10
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Juice, brazilian fruit ´jabuticaba´, without sugar

19,00,14,40,10,7 2/10
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Banana, raw, Brazil (average of 5 types - Nanica, Terra, Maçã, Ouro and Prata)

103,00,025,30,22,0 1/10
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Oil, avocado, Brazil

900,00,00,0100,00,0 2/10
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Sweeteners, sucralose, powder, (imported date)

365,00,091,20,00,0 1/10
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Oil, rice, Brazil

900,00,00,0100,00,0 2/10
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Tequila

0,00,00,00,00,0 2/10
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Cherry, raw (imported date)

57,00,013,90,22,1 1/10
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Kombucha (imported data)

3,00,00,80,00,1 2/10
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Oil, sesame (imported date)

900,00,00,0100,00,0 2/10
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Soye, oil

900,00,00,0100,00,0 2/10
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Oil, canola, fried

900,00,00,0100,00,0 2/10
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Bell pepper, cooked, drained, without oil, without salt, Brazil (average of different types)

19,00,04,10,31,9 4/10
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Oil, cotton, Brazil

900,00,00,0100,00,0 2/10
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Oil, soy, fried

900,00,00,0100,00,0 2/10
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Oil, palm, Brazil

900,00,00,0100,00,0 2/10
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Oil, sunflower, baked or roasted

900,00,00,0100,00,0 2/10
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Bovine fat, tallow (imported date)

900,00,00,0100,00,0 2/10
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Syrup, fruit (imported date)

340,00,085,10,00,1 1/10
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Oil, coconut (imported date)

892,00,00,099,10,0 2/10
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Nuts, hazelnuts, dried, wihtout salt (imported date)

594,00,08,262,49,4 3/10
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Fructose

400,00,0100,00,0 1/10
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Hydrogenated fat, Brazil

900,00,00,0100,00,0 2/10
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Spelt, flour, raw (imported data)

268,00,061,82,37,4 2/10
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Oil, olives, Brazil

900,00,00,0100,00,0 2/10
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Banana, dried, Brazil

243,00,059,70,54,8 2/10
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Oil, soy, cooked

900,00,00,0100,00,0 2/10
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Oil, corn, Brazil

900,00,00,0100,00,0 2/10
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Olive oil

899,00,00,099,90,0 2/10

Vitamins and minerals

Showing top foods: 12 / 100
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Food

Miso, soybean paste, vegetables, dry mix, Brazil

Minerals

Calcium 41,9
Iron 1,8
Magnesium 35,3
Phosphorus 116,0
Potassium 154,0
Sodium 0,0
Zinc 1,9

Vitamins

Vitamin A 36,3
Vitamin C 0,0
Vitamin D 0,0
Vitamin E 0,1
Vitamin K
Vitamin B1 0,1
Vitamin B2 0,2
Vitamin B3 0,7
Vitamin B5
Vitamin B6 0,1
Vitamin B12 0,1
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Food

Anchovy, fried

Minerals

Calcium 26,8
Iron 0,9
Magnesium 26,6
Phosphorus 0,0
Potassium 0,0
Sodium 0,0
Zinc 0,4

Vitamins

Vitamin A 28,7
Vitamin C 0,0
Vitamin D 6,3
Vitamin E 0,0
Vitamin K
Vitamin B1
Vitamin B2
Vitamin B3
Vitamin B5
Vitamin B6
Vitamin B12
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Food

Soya, fried

Minerals

Calcium 99,0
Iron 2,8
Magnesium 0,0
Phosphorus 272,0
Potassium 0,0
Sodium 0,0
Zinc 0,0

Vitamins

Vitamin A 1,1
Vitamin C 20,0
Vitamin D 0,0
Vitamin E 0,0
Vitamin K
Vitamin B1
Vitamin B2
Vitamin B3
Vitamin B5
Vitamin B6
Vitamin B12
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Food

Soya, fried

Minerals

Calcium 99,0
Iron 2,8
Magnesium 0,0
Phosphorus 272,0
Potassium 0,0
Sodium 0,0
Zinc 0,0

Vitamins

Vitamin A 1,1
Vitamin C 20,0
Vitamin D 0,0
Vitamin E 0,0
Vitamin K
Vitamin B1
Vitamin B2
Vitamin B3
Vitamin B5
Vitamin B6
Vitamin B12
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Food

Pasta, raw

Minerals

Calcium
Iron
Magnesium
Phosphorus
Potassium
Sodium 0,0
Zinc

Vitamins

Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Vitamin E
Vitamin K
Vitamin B1
Vitamin B2
Vitamin B3
Vitamin B5
Vitamin B6
Vitamin B12
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Food

Mussel, pickled

Minerals

Calcium 45,3
Iron 3,7
Magnesium 20,4
Phosphorus 0,0
Potassium 0,0
Sodium 0,0
Zinc 1,6

Vitamins

Vitamin A 53,1
Vitamin C 0,0
Vitamin D 0,0
Vitamin E 1,3
Vitamin K
Vitamin B1
Vitamin B2
Vitamin B3
Vitamin B5
Vitamin B6
Vitamin B12
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Food

Mussel, pickling brine

Minerals

Calcium 45,3
Iron 3,7
Magnesium 20,4
Phosphorus 0,0
Potassium 0,0
Sodium 0,0
Zinc 1,6

Vitamins

Vitamin A 53,1
Vitamin C 0,0
Vitamin D 0,0
Vitamin E 1,3
Vitamin K
Vitamin B1
Vitamin B2
Vitamin B3
Vitamin B5
Vitamin B6
Vitamin B12
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Food

Cereals, in powder, soluble

Minerals

Calcium 0,0
Iron 1,9
Magnesium 71,0
Phosphorus 332,0
Potassium 0,0
Sodium 0,0
Zinc 0,9

Vitamins

Vitamin A 0,0
Vitamin C 0,0
Vitamin D 0,0
Vitamin E 0,0
Vitamin K
Vitamin B1
Vitamin B2
Vitamin B3
Vitamin B5
Vitamin B6
Vitamin B12
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Food

Bevarage, milk, strawberry, light, Brazil

Minerals

Calcium 156,0
Iron
Magnesium 12,0
Phosphorus 109,0
Potassium 182,0
Sodium 0,0
Zinc 0,5

Vitamins

Vitamin A 2,3
Vitamin C 0,3
Vitamin D 0,0
Vitamin E 0,1
Vitamin K
Vitamin B1
Vitamin B2 0,2
Vitamin B3
Vitamin B5
Vitamin B6
Vitamin B12 0,2
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Food

Potato, peeled, roasted, with soy oil, without salt

Minerals

Calcium 4,4
Iron 0,5
Magnesium 17,6
Phosphorus 51,5
Potassium 522,0
Sodium 0,0
Zinc 0,3

Vitamins

Vitamin A
Vitamin C 33,2
Vitamin D 0,0
Vitamin E 0,1
Vitamin K
Vitamin B1 0,1
Vitamin B2 0,0
Vitamin B3 0,0
Vitamin B5
Vitamin B6 0,2
Vitamin B12 0,0
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Food

Banana, grilled, without butter, without sugar (average of 5 types - Nanica, Terra, Maçã, uro and Prata)

Minerals

Calcium 4,4
Iron 0,4
Magnesium 32,7
Phosphorus 29,3
Potassium 328,0
Sodium 0,0
Zinc 0,2

Vitamins

Vitamin A 33,4
Vitamin C 11,4
Vitamin D 0,0
Vitamin E 0,1
Vitamin K
Vitamin B1 0,0
Vitamin B2 0,0
Vitamin B3 0,0
Vitamin B5
Vitamin B6 0,1
Vitamin B12 0,0
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Food

Margarine, with milk, without salt, Brazil

Minerals

Calcium 17,6
Iron 0,0
Magnesium 1,8
Phosphorus 14,1
Potassium 22,0
Sodium 0,0
Zinc 0,1

Vitamins

Vitamin A 702,0
Vitamin C 0,1
Vitamin D 0,0
Vitamin E 4,3
Vitamin K
Vitamin B1 0,0
Vitamin B2 0,0
Vitamin B3 0,0
Vitamin B5
Vitamin B6 0,1
Vitamin B12 0,1

Analysis

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Protein

High

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Carbs

Moderate

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Fat

Moderate

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Calories

Moderate

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Summary

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Low sodium foods for a heart friendly diet list for?

It groups 100 filtered foods; Anchovy, fried is a standout for the general health angle.

Where to start in the table?

Start with Miso, soybean paste, vegetables, dry mix, Brazil, Anchovy, fried, Soya, fried and compare protein, fiber and calories per 100 g.

How to read the list numbers?

All values are per 100 g. Mentally adjust for the portion you actually eat.

Are values per serving or per 100 g?

On this page, unless noted otherwise, main macros are per 100 g.

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