Yes, It Does: The Truth About Whether Garlic Contains Sodium Naturally
                                
                                
                                •
                                
                                
                        
                                    
                                    3 min read                                
                            
                                With just a minimal trace of about 0.5 to 1.5 milligrams of sodium per clove, fresh garlic does contain sodium naturally. The misconception that this pungent allium is entirely sodium-free is inaccurate, as all plants absorb small amounts of minerals, including sodium, from the soil during their growth cycle.