Essential electrolyte for fluid balance and nerve function, but excess intake (common in Indian diets due to salt) raises blood pressure and cardiovascular risk.
Source: ICMR 2020
Ranked by mg per 100g edible portion. Filter by food origin or dietary preference.
| # | Food | mg/100g | % DV | DB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | नमक | 38800 | >999% | USDA |
| 2 | 27400 | >999% | USDA | |
| 3 | 26000 | >999% | USDA | |
| 4 | 26000 | >999% | USDA | |
| 5 | 24000 | >999% | USDA | |
| 6 | 24000 | >999% | USDA | |
| 7 | 23900 | >999% | USDA | |
| 8 | 17000 | 850% | USDA | |
| 9 | 14175 | 709% | INDB | |
| 10 | 13695 | 685% | INDB | |
| 11 | 12666 | 633% | INDB | |
| 12 | 12525 | 626% | INDB | |
| 13 | 12419 | 621% | INDB | |
| 14 | 12205 | 610% | INDB | |
| 15 | 12088 | 604% | INDB | |
| 16 | 11874 | 594% | INDB | |
| 17 | 11602 | 580% | INDB | |
| 18 | 11600 | 580% | USDA | |
| 19 | 11203 | 560% | INDB | |
| 20 | 11088 | 554% | INDB | |
| 21 | 10958 | 548% | INDB | |
| 22 | 10919 | 546% | INDB | |
| 23 | 10600 | 530% | USDA | |
| 24 | 10419 | 521% | INDB | |
| 25 | 10208 | 510% | INDB | |
| 26 | 9920 | 496% | INDB | |
| 27 | 9690 | 485% | USDA | |
| 28 | 9202 | 460% | INDB | |
| 29 | 8954 | 448% | INDB | |
| 30 | 8875 | 444% | INDB |
