Chloride
Key facts
Sources: https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/10925 · FDA DV 2300 mg (https://www.fda.gov/food/nutrition-facts-label/daily-value-nutrition-and-supplement-facts-labels); pre-2016 DV [3400] (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/05/27/2016-11867/food-labeling-revision-of-the-nutrition-and-supplement-facts-labels); adult UL 3600 mg
Daily dose across products (mg/day)
Label data from official national databases and brand websites, as declared; not lab-verified.
Common questions
What is the Daily Value for Chloride?
The US FDA Daily Value for adults and children aged 4 and over is 2,300 mg. It is a labelling reference, not a personal recommendation. [source]
Is there an upper limit for Chloride?
The adult Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) is 3,600 mg per day. Going above it long term raises the risk of adverse effects. See the linked source. [source]
How much Chloride do products usually contain per day?
As of 2026-11-01, 519 products list a comparable daily dose (525 dose records; one product can have several). The median is 72 mg per day, and 90% of records fall between 15 and 355 mg. Figures come from labels and are not lab-tested. [source]