Daily How Much

One slice of ham typically has 200–400 mg of sodium; deli or cured styles often land near 260–320 mg per 28 g slice.

One saltine cracker has about 25–45 mg of sodium; Nabisco Premium is ~27 mg, Zesta Original is ~44 mg, and unsalted tops are ~12 mg.

For most adults, a meal that tops 800–1,000 mg of sodium is too much if you’re aiming to stay under daily limits.

One large hard-boiled egg has about 62 mg of sodium, mainly in the white, with size and seasoning nudging the total.

One McDonald’s Sausage Egg McMuffin contains 830 mg of sodium, which is about one-third of a day’s limit.

A McDonald’s Quarter Pounder with Cheese contains about 1,140 mg of sodium in the U.S., based on the chain’s published nutrition data.

Most light beer has about 10–15 mg sodium per 12 fl oz; brand recipes shift that a little.

Most HelloFresh meals land between 500–1,200 mg of sodium per serving, with ready-made options sometimes higher.

Healthy Choice Power Bowls typically contain 570–600 mg of sodium per bowl, or about 25–26% of the Daily Value.

Freshly meals usually range from 500 to 1,050 mg of sodium per tray, depending on the dish and sauce.