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Low sodium foods: nutrition table

Written by NutriDecide Editorial Team Last updated: 2026-06-15

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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Low sodium foods: nutrition table

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 displays 100 foods from DATA.top_foods and DATA.foods with sodium content at or below 120 mg per 100 grams. It provides a clear view of which foods are naturally low in sodium, helping you make healthier choices based on your dietary goals.

👍 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

Understanding the Low Sodium Foods Nutrition Table

This list displays 100 foods from DATA.top_foods and DATA.foods with sodium content at or below 120 mg per 100 grams. It provides a clear view of which foods are naturally low in sodium, helping you make general general healthier choices based on your dietary goals.

Top Picks and Why They Rank Well

Among the standout options, Miso, soybean paste, vegetables, dry mix, Brazil ranks high for Protein with 22.2 grams per 100g, making it ideal for increasing Protein intake without added sodium. Anchovy, fried is notable for its high Protein content of over 20 grams and zero sodium, making it excellent for low-sodium, high-Protein diets. Soya, fried also provides substantial Protein (13.7 grams) with zero sodium, suitable for plant-based diets. Lastly, Pasta, raw offers a good carbohydrate source with zero sodium, useful for carbohydrate management.

Foods like Mussel, pickling brine and Mussel, pickled are also low in sodium but contain significant Protein and fats, making them versatile Protein sources. Oils such as Olive oil and Oil, flaxseed are nearly sodium-free and high in general general healthy fats, perfect for cooking or salads.

How to Choose Foods Based on Your Goal

  • weight loss: Prioritize foods with low Calories and sodium, like Juice, watermelon or Salad, cucumber. Oils like Olive oil and Coconut oil provide fats without sodium, supporting satiety.
  • muscle gain: Focus on high-Protein options such as Miso and Anchovy. These foods help meet Protein needs while keeping sodium low.
  • general nutrition general general health: Balance macros by selecting foods like Eggplant, without peel or Bell peppers, cooked, which are low in sodium and rich in vitamins and Fiber.

Common Mistakes When Using a Low Sodium Food List

One common error is assuming all foods listed are equally suitable for all dietary goals; some may be high in fats or Carbs, which might not fit specific diets. Another mistake is ignoring portion sizes—values are per 100g, so actual intake can vary significantly. Lastly, overlooking added ingredients or preparation methods can change sodium content, especially with processed or cooked foods.

Practical Next Steps for You

Start by identifying your primary nutrition goal, then select foods from the top of the list—like Anchovy, fried or Miso—that support your needs. Use the table to compare macro nutrients per 100g, but always adjust for your typical serving size. Incorporate these low-sodium options into your daily meals, and consider pairing them with fresh vegetables or general general healthy oils for balanced nutrition.

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 this list of low sodium foods for?

It groups 100 foods with sodium content at or below 120 mg per 100 g, helping you identify low-sodium options for a healthier diet.

Where to start in the table?

Begin with foods like Miso, soybean paste, vegetables, dry mix, Brazil, Anchovy, fried, and compare their protein, fiber, and calorie content.

Are values per serving or per 100 g?

All values are per 100 g; adjust portions accordingly for your meal planning.

How do I read the list numbers?

Focus on macro nutrients like protein, carbs, fats, and sodium per 100 g to evaluate suitability for your goals.

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