Daily How Much

Most women should aim for under 2,300 mg of sodium per day; many benefit from a 1,500 mg goal, especially with high blood pressure.

In most fluoridated systems, tap water holds about 0.7 mg/L of sodium fluoride equivalent.

Adults need modest sodium; keep intake under 2,300 mg per day, with 1,500 mg a better goal for many to support healthy blood pressure.

Americans average about 3,400 mg of sodium per day—well above the 2,300 mg daily limit for teens and adults.

Scrambled eggs contain about 145 mg sodium per 100 g, or roughly 90 mg per large egg, without added salt or cheese.

Plain ramen noodles without seasoning usually land around 200–400 mg of sodium per 43 g dry serving; most of the salt is in the packet.

One large Domino’s slice lands near 500–700 mg of sodium; a full 14-inch pie often tops 4,000 mg.

Chicken noodle soup sodium varies by style and brand; many canned servings pack 600–900 mg, while low-sodium options average 120–500 mg.

Brining a turkey usually adds 150–260 mg sodium per 4 oz serving; strong or long brines can push meat salt toward about 2%.

A 12-oz regular beer has about 10–20 mg of sodium; salty styles like gose can land higher.