MineralsmgKey Nutrient

Foods Rich in Sodium

Essential electrolyte for fluid balance and nerve function, but excess intake (common in Indian diets due to salt) raises blood pressure and cardiovascular risk.

IFCT 2017 (India) + INDB + USDA FoodData Central

✓ Key Benefits

Maintains fluid balance
Supports nerve impulses
Required for muscle contraction

Deficiency Signs

Hyponatremia (rare)
Muscle cramps
Headache and confusion

Daily Requirement (RDA)

2000

mg/day

Adult Male

2000

mg/day

Adult Female

1500

mg/day

Child (4–9 yrs)

Source: ICMR 2020

Top 30 Foods Rich in Sodium

Ranked by mg per 100g edible portion. Filter by food origin or dietary preference.

#	Food	mg/100g	% DV	DB
1	Table salt नमक	38800	>999%	USDA
2	Baking soda leavening agents	27400	>999%	USDA
3	Rennin desserts	26000	>999%	USDA
4	Beef broth or bouillon soup	26000	>999%	USDA
5	Beef broth soup	24000	>999%	USDA
6	Chicken broth cubes soup	24000	>999%	USDA
7	Chicken broth or bouillon soup	23900	>999%	USDA
8	Dry seasoning mix	17000	850%	USDA
9	Brown sauce	14175	709%	INDB
10	Cheese soup	13695	685%	INDB
11	Meat consomme (with mutton)	12666	633%	INDB
12	Consomme au vermicelli	12525	626%	INDB
13	Egg drop soup	12419	621%	INDB
14	Chicken sweet corn soup	12205	610%	INDB
15	Spinach soup	12088	604%	INDB
16	Chat masala	11874	594%	INDB
17	Mulligatawny soup	11602	580%	INDB
18	Au jus gravy	11600	580%	USDA
19	French onion soup	11203	560%	INDB
20	Talaumein soup	11088	554%	INDB
21	Green pea soup	10958	548%	INDB
22	Millet soup	10919	546%	INDB
23	Baking powder leavening agents	10600	530%	USDA
24	Lentil soup	10419	521%	INDB
25	Consomme au julienne	10208	510%	INDB
26	Cold summer garden soup	9920	496%	INDB
27	Jellyfish	9690	485%	USDA
28	Mixed vegetable soup	9202	460%	INDB
29	Chicken consomme	8954	448%	INDB
30	Minestrone soup	8875	444%	INDB

IFCT 2017 · INDB · USDA FoodData Central · per 100g edible portion% DV based on ICMR 2020 RDA

Frequently Asked Questions

How much Sodium do I need daily?▼

The recommended daily allowance (RDA) for Sodium is 2000mg/day for adult men and 2000mg/day for adult women, based on ICMR 2020 guidelines for India.

What does Sodium do for the body?▼

Maintains fluid balance. Supports nerve impulses. Required for muscle contraction.

What happens if I don't get enough Sodium?▼

Sodium deficiency can lead to: Hyponatremia (rare), Muscle cramps, Headache and confusion. Adequate intake through diet or supplementation is recommended.