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Interactive sodium tool

Sodium Percentage & Reference Calculator

Convert sodium milligrams to a percentage of an FDA, WHO or custom reference, or convert a percentage back into milligrams.

If a qualified healthcare professional has already given you a different sodium limit, use the custom-reference control. Avoid Salt does not choose that number for you.

How to interpret the result

The result is an estimate based on the values you enter. Reference comparisons provide context, not a personal sodium prescription.

Medical information limits

If you have a medical condition or an individualized sodium restriction, follow guidance from your qualified healthcare professional. Read the medical disclaimer.

How this tool works

The Sodium Percentage & Reference Calculator converts a sodium amount into a percentage of an FDA, WHO or visitor-entered reference, or converts a percentage back into milligrams.

Inputs

  • Conversion direction
  • Sodium amount or percentage
  • Reference value

Method

Milligrams to percentage: sodium mg ÷ reference mg × 100. Percentage to milligrams: percentage ÷ 100 × reference mg.

Assumptions

A custom reference is supplied by the visitor for comparison. Avoid Salt does not choose or validate a personal medical limit.

Limitations

Different organizations publish different population-level reference values. Individual clinical guidance may use a different number.

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