Sodium in Dairy Products
| Food | Serving Size | Sodium mg |
|---|---|---|
| Buttermilk | one cup | 260 |
| Cheese (american) | 1 oz | 443 |
| Cheese (cheddar) | 1 oz | 175 |
| Cheese (grated parmesan) | one tablespoon | 93 |
| Cheese (swiss) | 1 oz | 74 |
| Cottage Cheese | one cup | 918 |
| Cream Cheese | one tablespoon | 43 |
| Milk (whole milk) | one cup | 120 |
| Milk (1% low-fat) | one cup | 115 |
| Milk (2% low-fat) | one cup | 115 |
| Milk (skim) | one cup | 138 |
| Yogurt | one cup | 115 |
When shopping for milk and other dairy items for meals, try to find low sodium dairy products that are low in fat. Many producers are now making low-fat or less sodium brands of yogurt, milk and cheese. To aid in lowering the amount of saturated fat in your diet, look for milk that is 1% low-fat or 2% fat. You can also try skim milk, although slightly higher in sodium, skim milk is lower in fat and cholesterol than whole milk. Although egg whites are not high in fat and cholesterol, egg yolks should be avoided for a low sodium diet. A low cholesterol egg substitute may be used in cooking recipes when preparing low sodium meals.
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