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Foods Lower in Sodium That Can Be Included in Your Diet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Fruits<\/strong><\/td>\nFresh, frozen or canned fruits<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Vegetables<\/strong><\/td>\nFresh, frozen or canned vegetables with no added salt<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Proteins<\/strong><\/td>\nFresh, uncooked meats (chicken, beef, pork, fish, turkey); Eggs; Unsalted nuts and nut butters; Dried beans or canned beans with no added salt; Canned tuna, drained<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Grains<\/strong><\/td>\nBread and tortillas; Plain pasta, rice and quinoa; Unsalted popcorn<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dairy<\/strong><\/td>\nLow-fat milk and yogurt; Unprocessed cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, Swiss)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Other<\/strong><\/td>\nUnsalted crackers, chips, pretzels; salt-free herbs and spices; Unsalted butter<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Foods Higher in Sodium to Avoid in Your Diet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Fruits<\/strong><\/td>\nNone<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Vegetables<\/strong><\/td>\nCanned or pickled vegetables; Frozen vegetables in sauce; Vegetable juices<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Proteins<\/strong><\/td>\nDeli meats; Hotdogs; Bacon; Sausage; Precooked meats; Breaded meats; Frozen meats that are already seasoned<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Grains<\/strong><\/td>\nInstant oatmeal; Rice or pasta with a seasoning packet; Quick bread mixes and biscuits<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dairy<\/strong><\/td>\nCottage cheese; Buttermilk; Processed cheese \/spreads<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Other<\/strong><\/td>\nPre-made pies and cakes; Condiments such as ketchup, mustard, BBQ sauce, soy sauce, salad dressing and hot sauce<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Lowering Sodium in Common Foods<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Original<\/strong><\/td>\nBetter<\/strong><\/td>\nBest<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Peanut Butter<\/p>\n

2 Tbsp=150 mg<\/td>\n

Low-Sodium Peanut Butter<\/p>\n

2 Tbsp=65-80 mg<\/td>\n

Unsalted Peanut Butter<\/p>\n

2 Tbsp=5 mg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Ham, Packaged or Deli<\/p>\n

2 ounces=560 mg<\/td>\n

Low Sodium Ham<\/p>\n

2 ounces=450 mg<\/td>\n

Cooked Fresh Ham<\/p>\n

2 ounces=36 mg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Turkey, Packaged or Deli<\/p>\n

2 ounces=540 mg<\/td>\n

Low Sodium Turkey<\/p>\n

2 ounces=260-420 mg<\/td>\n

No Salt Added Turkey<\/p>\n

2 ounces=25-65 mg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Flavored Instant Oatmeal<\/p>\n

1 pkg=170-200 mg<\/td>\n

Plain Instant Oatmeal<\/p>\n

1 pkg=75 mg<\/td>\n

Old Fashioned or Quick Oats<\/p>\n

\u00bd cup dry= 0 mg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

French Fries<\/p>\n

Med=570 mg<\/td>\n

French Fries No Salt<\/p>\n

Med=50-100 mg<\/td>\n

\u00bd Baked Potato<\/p>\n

Unsalted=0 mg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Mashed Potatoes Tub<\/p>\n

\u00bd cup=410 mg<\/td>\n

Mashed Potatoes Dry (made with 2% milk)<\/p>\n

\u00bd cup=380 mg<\/td>\n

Homemade Mashed Potatoes (no salt)<\/p>\n

\u00bd cup=75 mg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Canned Green Beans<\/p>\n

\u00bd cup=380 mg<\/td>\n

Low Sodium Canned Green Beans<\/p>\n

\u00bd cup=10 mg<\/td>\n

Fresh, Frozen or No Salt Added Canned Green Beans<\/p>\n

\u00bd cup=< 10 mg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Salad Dressing<\/p>\n

2 Tbsp=280-330 mg<\/td>\n

Low Sodium Salad Dressing<\/p>\n

Not available<\/td>\n

Homemade Salad Dressing<\/p>\n

2 Tbsp=<20 mg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

American Cheese<\/p>\n

1 ounce=230-460 mg<\/td>\n

Cheddar Cheese<\/p>\n

1 ounce=125-140 mg<\/td>\n

Swiss Cheese<\/p>\n

1 ounce=35 mg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Homemade Low Sodium Salad Dressings<\/h2>\n

Balsamic Vinaigrette (sodium < 10 mg per 2 Tbsp)<\/strong><\/p>\n