Saltiest Foods
Updated June 26, 2019 |
Infoplease Staff
Find the top ten sources of sodium among common—yet surprising—foods. These ten foods comprise 44% of all the sodium Americans eat.
| Rank | Food | Percent of sodium intake |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Breads and rolls | 7.4% |
| 2. | Cold cuts and cured meats | 5.1% |
| 3. | Pizza | 4.9% |
| 4. | Poultry | 4.5% |
| 5. | Soups | 4.3% |
| 6. | Sandwiches | 4.0% |
| 7. | Cheese | 3.8% |
| 8. | Pasta dishes | 3.3% |
| 9. | Meat dishes | 3.2% |
| 10. | Snacks | 3.1% |
Source: Centers for Disease Control (CDC).
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