How much salt should an adult consume per day?

WHO recommends less than 5 g (about one teaspoon) of salt per day for adults (which is about 2 g sodium).

Does salt from processed foods count?

Yes — most dietary salt comes from processed and packaged foods and restaurant meals; it's important to check food labels for sodium content.

Can this tool diagnose health conditions?

No — it gives an estimate and advice only. For medical concerns (hypertension, heart disease), consult a healthcare professional.

Salt Intake Calculator

Estimate your daily salt (sodium) intake from common foods and compare with WHO recommendation (≤5 g salt/day). Save results, view history, share and print.

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Estimate servings / counts for common items

Bread slices (each ~0.3 g salt)

Cheese (slices, avg 1g salt)

Processed foods (servings, avg 1.5g salt)

Restaurant meals (avg 3g salt)

Quick note: These are average assumptions; check product labels (sodium) for accuracy. 1 g sodium ≈ 2.5 g salt.

Salt Intake — Guidance & Tips

Reducing salt intake even by a small amount lowers blood pressure and reduces risk of heart disease and stroke. Track typical sources and plan simple swaps.

FAQ

Is Himalayan/sea salt better?

All types of salt contain similar amounts of sodium by weight; health effects are linked to total sodium intake rather than salt variety.

How to read labels for sodium?

Check 'sodium' per serving (mg). 1000 mg sodium = ~2.5 g salt. Compare brands and choose lower sodium options.