Low Sodium Foods List
The same USDA sodium data, sorted the other way: lowest first, with foods under 5% DV (115 mg per 100 g) highlighted green. A shopping list that actually shows numbers.
| Food | Per 100 g | Per 100 kcal | %DV | FDA band |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pumpkin seeds | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg | 0% DV | low |
| Blueberries | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg | 0% DV | low |
| Black tea (brewed) | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg | 0% DV | low |
| Red bell pepper (raw) | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg | 0% DV | low |
| Strawberries (raw) | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg | 0% DV | low |
| Orange | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg | 0% DV | low |
| Pineapple (raw) | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg | 0% DV | low |
| Navy beans (cooked) | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg | 0% DV | low |
| Raspberries (raw) | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg | 0% DV | low |
| Plums (raw) | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg | 0% DV | low |
| Pecans | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg | 0% DV | low |
| Macadamia nuts | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg | 0% DV | low |
| Grapefruit | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg | 0% DV | low |
| Coconut oil | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg | 0% DV | low |
| Avocado oil | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg | 0% DV | low |
| Kombucha | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg | 0% DV | low |
| Freekeh (cooked) | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg | 0% DV | low |
| Sunflower oil (linoleic) | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg | 0% DV | low |
| Safflower oil (linoleic) | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg | 0% DV | low |
| Sesame oil | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg | 0% DV | low |
| Grapeseed oil | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg | 0% DV | low |
| Beef tallow | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg | 0% DV | low |
| Apple (with skin) | 0.3 mg | 0.5 mg | 0% DV | low |
| Parsnip (raw) | 0.5 mg | 0.7 mg | 0% DV | low |
| Rolled oats (dry) | 0.7 mg | 0.2 mg | 0% DV | low |
| Black beans (cooked) | 1.0 mg | 0.8 mg | 0% DV | low |
| Almonds | 1.0 mg | 0.2 mg | 0% DV | low |
| Sweet corn (cooked) | 1.0 mg | 1.0 mg | 0% DV | low |
| Banana | 1.0 mg | 1.1 mg | 0% DV | low |
| Green tea (brewed) | 1.0 mg | 100.0 mg | 0% DV | low |
Bands follow the FDA definitions: high = ≥20% DV, low = ≤5% DV per reference amount.
Common questions
What counts as low sodium?
The FDA defines low sodium as 140 mg or less per serving (5% DV). Whole produce, plain grains, and fresh fish fill most of this list without any processing.
Where do these numbers come from?
USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy and Foundation Foods), synced per food with source entry IDs on each food page. One dataset, one per-100 g basis, per-100 kcal computed here.
Method
Values are USDA FoodData Central per-100 g figures (SR Legacy / Foundation), the same rows behind every food page on this site; per-100 kcal is computed as nutrient ÷ kcal × 100. DV = FDA daily value for adults (2300 mg for this nutrient, 21 CFR 101.9).