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Learn about sodium and food labels

Sodium vs saltUnderstand the difference and the conversion relationship.Daily sodium reference valuesCompare FDA, CDC, WHO and AHA guidance.Read sodium on food labelsUse serving size, milligrams and Percent Daily Value together.Where sodium comes fromSee why packaged and prepared foods matter.Lower-sodium shopping guideCompare products using the label rather than assumptions.Sodium glossaryLook up terms used across the site.