What is the recommended daily sodium limit?

The FDA and American Heart Association both cite 2300 mg/day as the general upper limit for adults. The AHA further recommends an ideal target of no more than 1500 mg/day, especially for people with high blood pressure.

Where do I find the sodium content of a food?

Check the Nutrition Facts panel on packaged foods. The value is listed in milligrams (mg) per serving. For restaurant meals, most chains publish nutrition info online or on their menu.

Why is too much sodium a problem?

High sodium intake is linked to elevated blood pressure, which increases the risk of heart disease and stroke. Reducing sodium to under 2300 mg/day is a key dietary recommendation for cardiovascular health.

Does this tool save my data?

No data is sent to any server. Everything runs in your browser and is cleared when you reset or close the page.

What counts as "borderline" here?

This tool uses three zones: under 1500 mg is the AHA ideal (safe), 1500–2300 mg is borderline (approaching the general limit), and above 2300 mg is over limit.

Sodium Intake Checker

Name: Sodium Intake Checker
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Author: Nham Vu

Add food items with their sodium content (mg), see your daily total, and get a color-coded status against AHA and FDA recommended limits.

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Summary

Add food items with their sodium content (mg), see your daily total, and get a color-coded status against AHA and FDA recommended limits.

How it works

Select a food from the quick-pick list or type a custom name.
Enter the sodium amount in milligrams for that serving.
Click Add Item to append it to your daily log.
The progress bar and status update instantly.
Remove any item by clicking the trash icon next to it.

Use cases

Monitor sodium when managing high blood pressure or a heart condition.
Estimate how much sodium is in a typical restaurant meal.
Find out which foods in your diet contribute the most sodium.
Check whether a day of eating stays under the FDA 2300 mg guideline.

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Last updated: 2026-07-24 · Reviewed by Nham Vu