Sodium Label guidelines set by the FDA
Food labeling has been standardized by the U.S. government's National Labeling and Education Act. Nutrition labels and a list of ingredients are required on most foods. This way it is easier make a selection of healthy low-salt foods and low sodium meals. If you can't tell how much sodium is in a product, ask your doctor or dietitian, to show you how to read food labels and apply the information when selecting foods for your low sodium or reduced sodium diet.
Sodium-freeLess than 5 milligrams of sodium per serving
Very low-sodium35 milligrams or less per serving
Low-sodium140 milligrams or less per serving
Reduced sodiumUsual sodium level is reduced by 25%