Tag: Natural sodium in vegetables

According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the majority of sodium consumed by Americans comes not from a salt shaker, but from processed foods. This statistic is surprising to many, raising the question: is there salt naturally in vegetables or do they get their sodium from other sources? The truth is that all vegetables contain trace amounts of naturally occurring sodium, though usually in very small quantities.

Over 70% of the sodium consumed by the average person comes from processed, pre-packaged, and restaurant foods, not from fresh vegetables. While most fresh vegetables are naturally low in sodium, certain varieties, and particularly their canned or pickled counterparts, can contribute a significant amount of sodium to your diet.