Sodium
Key facts
Sources: https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/25353 · FDA DV 2300 mg (https://www.fda.gov/food/nutrition-facts-label/daily-value-nutrition-and-supplement-facts-labels); pre-2016 DV [2400] (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/05/27/2016-11867/food-labeling-revision-of-the-nutrition-and-supplement-facts-labels); adult UL 2300 mg
Daily dose across products (mg/day)
Label data from official national databases and brand websites, as declared; not lab-verified.
Common forms
| Form | Products | Median | P5–P95 | Elemental fraction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium chloride | 246 | 125 mg | 20 – 380 | 39.3% [source] |
| Sodium citrate | 126 | 80 mg | 10 – 560 | — |
Common questions
What is the Daily Value for Sodium?
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 Sodium?
The adult Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) is 2,300 mg per day. Going above it long term raises the risk of adverse effects. See the linked source. [source]
How much Sodium do products usually contain per day?
As of 2026-11-01, 4,696 products list a comparable daily dose (4,767 dose records; one product can have several). The median is 50 mg per day, and 90% of records fall between 5 and 360 mg. Figures come from labels and are not lab-tested. [source]