Foods high in sodium

Soy and wheat soy sauce tops the list with 14,007 mg per serving. The Daily Value for sodium is 2,300 mg. Ranked from 12,685 everyday foods (not packaged products); dried spices, protein powders and regional specialties are left out.

Per 100 gPer servingPer 100 calories
All foodsBakedBeefBeveragesBreakfast CerealsCereal Grains & PastaDairy & EggFast FoodsFats & OilsFinfish & ShellfishFruits & Fruit JuicesLamb, Veal, & GameLegumes & LegumeMeals, Entrees, & Side DishesNut & SeedPorkPoultryRestaurant FoodsSausages & Luncheon MeatsSnacksSoups, Sauces, & GraviesSweetsVegetables & Vegetable
  1. 1Soy and wheat soy sauceLegumes and Legume Products · 1 cup (255 g)14,007 mg609% DV
  2. 2Teriyaki sauce, ready-to-serveSoups, Sauces, and Gravies · 1 cup (288 g)11,039 mg480% DV
  3. 3MisoSoy-based condiments · 1 cup (275 g)10,252 mg446% DV
  4. 4Low sodium soy sauceLegumes and Legume Products · 1 cup (255 g)9,175 mg399% DV
  5. 5Dried salted jellyfishFinfish and Shellfish Products · 3 oz (85 g)8,237 mg358% DV
  6. 6Atlantic cod, dried and saltedFinfish and Shellfish Products · 3 oz (85 g)5,973 mg260% DV
  7. 7Anchovies, canned in olive oil, with salt, drainedFinfish and Shellfish Products · 3 oz (85 g)4,593 mg200% DV
  8. 8Venison jerkyCold cuts and cured meats · 1 cup (140 g)4,137 mg180% DV
  9. 9Open Pit original barbecue sauceSoups, Sauces, and Gravies · 1 cup (270 g)4,096 mg178% DV
  10. 10Salted mackerelFinfish and Shellfish Products · 3 oz (85 g)3,783 mg164% DV
  11. 11Bottled tomato chili sauce, with saltSoups, Sauces, and Gravies · 1 cup (273 g)3,653 mg159% DV
  12. 12Worcestershire sauceSoups, Sauces, and Gravies · 1 cup (275 g)3,575 mg155% DV
  13. 13Puerto Rican style stewed dried beefMeat mixed dishes · 1 cup (200 g)3,540 mg154% DV
  14. 14Kraft original barbecue sauceSoups, Sauces, and Gravies · 1 cup (283 g)3,515 mg153% DV
  15. 15AnchovyFish · 3 oz (85 g)3,118 mg136% DV
  16. 16European anchovy, canned in oil, drainedFinfish and Shellfish Products · 3 oz (85 g)3,118 mg136% DV
  17. 17Italian sandwich or sub, restaurantDeli and cured meat sandwiches · 1 large (295 g)3,106 mg135% DV
  18. 18Bull's-Eye original barbecue sauceSoups, Sauces, and Gravies · 1 cup (291 g)2,945 mg128% DV
  19. 19Applebee's crunchy onion ringsRestaurant Foods · 1 serving (350 g)2,916 mg127% DV
  20. 20Barbecue sauceSoups, Sauces, and Gravies · 1 cup (279 g)2,865 mg125% DV
  21. 21Ham salad spreadCold cuts and cured meats · 1 cup (253 g)2,720 mg118% DV
  22. 22Cheeseburger macaroni mix, unpreparedMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 package (123 g)2,647 mg115% DV
  23. 23Italian lasagna mix, unpreparedMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 package (141 g)2,609 mg113% DV
  24. 24Unsweetened rennin tabletsSweets · 1 package (0.35 oz) (9.9 g)2,579 mg112% DV
  25. 25Angel food cakeBaked Products · 1 cake (9" dia x 4") (340 g)2,547 mg111% DV
  26. 26Italian sandwich on white breadDeli and cured meat sandwiches · 1 large (250 g)2,525 mg110% DV
  27. 27Seasoned dry breadcrumbsBaked Products · 1 cup (120 g)2,520 mg110% DV
  28. 28Italian sandwich on wheat breadDeli and cured meat sandwiches · 1 large (250 g)2,515 mg109% DV
  29. 29Black bean soup, canned, condensedSoups, Sauces, and Gravies · 1 cup (8 fl oz) (257 g)2,493 mg108% DV
  30. 30Four cheese lasagna mix, unpreparedMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 package (117 g)2,449 mg106% DV
  31. 31Applebee's mozzarella sticksRestaurant Foods · 1 serving (289 g)2,422 mg105% DV
  32. 32Club sandwichDeli and cured meat sandwiches · 1 large (290 g)2,361 mg103% DV
  33. 33Gravy made with soy sauceDips, gravies, other sauces · 1 cup (240 g)2,354 mg102% DV
  34. 34Chicken noodle soup mix, drySoups, Sauces, and Gravies · 1 packet (74 g)2,339 mg102% DV
  35. 35SauceDips, gravies, other sauces · 1 cup (240 g)2,323 mg101% DV
  36. 36Denny's mozzarella cheese sticksRestaurant Foods · 1 serving (228 g)2,298 mg100% DV
  37. 37Pickled fruitOther fruits and fruit salads · 1 cup (240 g)2,297 mg100% DV
  38. 38Country-style pork ham, lean, rawPork Products · 3 oz (85 g)2,291 mg100% DV
  39. 39Salt pork, rawPork Products · 3 oz (85 g)2,281 mg99% DV
  40. 40Pork jerkyCold cuts and cured meats · 1 cup, pieces (126 g)2,281 mg99% DV
  41. 41Meat spread or potted meatCold cuts and cured meats · 1 cup (225 g)2,279 mg99% DV
  42. 42White self-rising cornmeal with wheat, enrichedCereal Grains and Pasta · 1 cup (170 g)2,242 mg97% DV
  43. 43Yellow self-rising bolted enriched cornmeal, with wheat flourCereal Grains and Pasta · 1 cup (170 g)2,242 mg97% DV
  44. 44Salsa verdeDips, gravies, other sauces · 1 cup (246 g)2,229 mg97% DV
  45. 45Turkey and ham sandwich or sub, cheese, restaurantDeli and cured meat sandwiches · 1 large (295 g)2,210 mg96% DV
  46. 46Multi-meat sandwich or sub, cheese, restaurantDeli and cured meat sandwiches · 1 large (285 g)2,197 mg96% DV
  47. 47Salami and cheese sandwich on white breadDeli and cured meat sandwiches · 1 large (205 g)2,194 mg95% DV
  48. 48Bean and frankfurter soup, canned, condensedSoups, Sauces, and Gravies · 1 cup (8 fl oz) (263 g)2,186 mg95% DV
  49. 49Salami and cheese sandwich on wheat breadDeli and cured meat sandwiches · 1 large (205 g)2,183 mg95% DV
  50. 50Chopped chicken liver with eggs and onionPoultry mixed dishes · 1 cup (208 g)2,178 mg95% DV
  51. 51Canned condensed tomato bisque soupSoups, Sauces, and Gravies · 1 can (11 oz), undiluted (312 g)2,178 mg95% DV
  52. 52Pickled gingerOlives, pickles, pickled vegetables · 1 cup (240 g)2,174 mg95% DV
  53. 53Pickled hot peppersOlives, pickles, pickled vegetables · 1 cup (150 g)2,145 mg93% DV
  54. 54Sweet Baby Ray's original barbecue sauceSoups, Sauces, and Gravies · 1 cup (280 g)2,142 mg93% DV
  55. 55Sausage with tomato sauceMeat mixed dishes · 1 cup (248 g)2,140 mg93% DV
  56. 56Hot dogs with tomato sauceMeat mixed dishes · 1 cup (244 g)2,130 mg93% DV
  57. 57TGI Friday's breaded shrimpRestaurant Foods · 1 serving (175 g)2,118 mg92% DV
  58. 58Meatless baconLegumes and Legume Products · 1 cup (144 g)2,110 mg92% DV
  59. 59Fried mozzarella sticksRestaurant Foods · 1 serving (245 g)2,109 mg92% DV
  60. 60Green olivesOlives, pickles, pickled vegetables · 1 cup (135 g)2,101 mg91% DV
  61. 61On the Border soft taco with ground beef, cheese, lettuceRestaurant Foods · 1 serving varied from 2-3 tacos per serving (324 g)2,093 mg91% DV
  62. 62Fried chicken, potatoes, veggie frozen dinnerPoultry mixed dishes · 1 meal (11 oz) (312 g)2,087 mg91% DV
  63. 63Chili beef soup, canned, condensedSoups, Sauces, and Gravies · 1 cup (8 fl oz) (263 g)2,072 mg90% DV
  64. 64Fried chicken fillet sandwich, fast food, cheeseChicken fillet sandwiches · 1 large sandwich (322 g)2,016 mg88% DV
  65. 65Egg, sausage, and cheese biscuit sandwichEgg/breakfast sandwiches · 1 large (285 g)2,004 mg87% DV
  66. 66Low calorie pudding mix, dry, non-chocolateSweets · 1 serving (113 g)1,994 mg87% DV
  67. 67Fast food biscuit with egg and hamFast Foods · 1 biscuit (182 g)1,989 mg86% DV
  68. 68Pork Polish sausageSausages and Luncheon Meats · 1 sausage (10" long x 1-1/4" dia) (227 g)1,989 mg86% DV
  69. 69Sweet pickle relishVegetables and Vegetable Products · 1 cup (245 g)1,987 mg86% DV
  70. 70Whole-wheat pancake dry mixBaked Products · 1 cup, poured from box (140 g)1,987 mg86% DV
  71. 71Soup, tomato rice, canned, condensedSoups, Sauces, and Gravies · 1 can (11 oz), undiluted (312 g)1,981 mg86% DV
  72. 72Chicken deli sandwich with cheeseDeli and cured meat sandwiches · 1 large (240 g)1,937 mg84% DV
  73. 73Egg, bacon, and cheese biscuit sandwichEgg/breakfast sandwiches · 1 large (240 g)1,930 mg84% DV
  74. 74Canned green bell peppers, with liquidVegetables and Vegetable Products · 1 cup, halves (140 g)1,917 mg83% DV
  75. 75Canned red sweet peppersVegetables and Vegetable Products · 1 cup, halves (140 g)1,917 mg83% DV
  76. 76Shrimp with lobster sauceSeafood mixed dishes · 1 cup (185 g)1,907 mg83% DV
  77. 77Restaurant breaded fried shrimpRestaurant Foods · 1 serving (169 g)1,901 mg83% DV
  78. 78Olive Garden chicken parmigianaRestaurant Foods · 1 serving (304 g)1,900 mg83% DV
  79. 79Puerto Rican stuffed chickenPoultry mixed dishes · 1 breast (4" x 3" x 3/4") (210 g)1,892 mg82% DV
  80. 80Salami sandwich on white breadDeli and cured meat sandwiches · 1 large (175 g)1,890 mg82% DV
  81. 81Salami sandwich on wheat breadDeli and cured meat sandwiches · 1 large (175 g)1,881 mg82% DV
  82. 82Beef pasta mix, unpreparedMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 package (122 g)1,875 mg82% DV
  83. 83Multi-meat sandwich on white, cheeseDeli and cured meat sandwiches · 1 large (250 g)1,865 mg81% DV
  84. 84White self-rising degermed cornmeal, enrichedCereal Grains and Pasta · 1 cup (138 g)1,860 mg81% DV
  85. 85Yellow self-rising degermed enriched cornmealCereal Grains and Pasta · 1 cup (138 g)1,860 mg81% DV
  86. 86Multi-meat sandwich on wheat, cheeseDeli and cured meat sandwiches · 1 large (250 g)1,858 mg81% DV
  87. 87Dried shrimpShellfish · 3 oz (85 g)1,849 mg80% DV
  88. 88Salisbury steak, potatoes, veggie, dessert frozenMeat mixed dishes · 1 Swanson Salisbury Steak Dinner (11 oz) (312 g)1,838 mg80% DV
  89. 89Tomato beef noodle soup, canned, condensedSoups, Sauces, and Gravies · 1 cup (8 fl oz) (251 g)1,835 mg80% DV
  90. 90Ranch style barbecue chili beans, cookedLegumes and Legume Products · 1 cup (253 g)1,834 mg80% DV
  91. 91Puerto Rican stuffed green pepperMeat mixed dishes · 1 pepper (3-1/2" x 3-1/2" x 2") (250 g)1,830 mg80% DV
  92. 92Fried chicken fillet sandwich, white bun, cheeseChicken fillet sandwiches · 1 large sandwich (322 g)1,829 mg80% DV
  93. 93Sausage and cheese biscuit sandwichEgg/breakfast sandwiches · 1 large (205 g)1,829 mg80% DV
  94. 94Multi-meat sandwich or sub, restaurantDeli and cured meat sandwiches · 1 large (250 g)1,825 mg79% DV
  95. 95Ham or pork saladMeat mixed dishes · 1 cup (182 g)1,800 mg78% DV
  96. 96Onion ringsRestaurant Foods · 1 serving (259 g)1,792 mg78% DV
  97. 97Puerto Rican beef steak with onionsMeat mixed dishes · 1 cup (179 g)1,788 mg78% DV
  98. 98Ham and cheese sandwichDeli and cured meat sandwiches · 1 large (240 g)1,786 mg78% DV
  99. 99Fried chicken fillet sandwich, wheat bun, cheeseChicken fillet sandwiches · 1 large sandwich (322 g)1,771 mg77% DV
  100. 100TGI Friday's chicken fingersRestaurant Foods · 1 serving (225 g)1,771 mg77% DV

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Source: USDA FoodData Central. Per serving uses each food's typical USDA portion. Daily Values are the FDA's for adults and children 4 years and older.