Mineral
Sodium
Sodium is an essential mineral and electrolyte that the body needs for fluid balance and nerve signals. Most dietary sodium comes from table salt.
Check whether the label means salt or sodium
Sodium and salt are different quantities: DGE gives a conversion of sodium multiplied by 2.54 to estimate salt. Comparing products requires the same unit and serving size; a gram of salt is not a gram of sodium. 1
Forms
Entries in the library for specific forms of Sodium. Each has its own ratings.
