Work out sodium limit instantly with clear inputs, formula shown and shareable results.
Compares current sodium intake with the chosen target and converts both into salt equivalents using the 2.542 factor.
Sodium and salt
Salt (g) = sodium (mg) x 2.542 / 1000; the WHO target of 2,000 mg sodium equals about 5 g of salt
Educational estimate only. Not a substitute for professional clinical judgement, and must not be used to make treatment or dosing decisions.
Processed and restaurant food, typically 70 to 80% of intake, rather than the salt cellar.
Cutting sodium by about 1,700 mg a day lowers systolic pressure by roughly 4 to 5 mmHg in hypertensive adults.