What is considered a high-sodium food?

A food is considered high in sodium if it contains more than 400 mg of sodium per serving. This classification stems from dietary guidelines and recommendations aimed at promoting heart health and reducing the risk of hypertension and cardiovascular diseases. Consuming foods with high sodium content regularly can lead to elevated blood pressure and increased risk of health complications.

Options that suggest a lower sodium content, such as those containing less than 200 mg or those between 200 mg and 400 mg per serving, do not qualify as high-sodium foods. The thresholds of sodium intake established by health organizations indicate that 400 mg and above is where dietary concerns regarding excessive sodium arise. Foods with more than 1000 mg of sodium per serving indicate an even higher level of sodium, but they are often still categorized under the broader label of high-sodium foods, while the question specifically identifies the threshold for what is classified as high sodium.