Sodium
Na
Definition
The mineral that makes up about 40% of salt (sodium chloride). One gram of salt contains about 400 mg of sodium.
In the body
Essential for fluid balance and nerve signaling, but excess expands blood volume, raising blood pressure and straining the kidneys.
Watch out for
Average intake in Korea far exceeds the 2,000 mg reference. Soups, stews, kimchi, processed meat and instant noodles can pass a full day's worth in one meal.
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죽염
Sodium 38,330mg · Protein 0.01g · Sugars 0g
돼지고기향 누들 스프 파우더
Sodium 38,202mg · Protein 4.1g · Sugars 24.3g
보트칸
Sodium 37,200mg · Protein 2g · Sugars 1g
정제염
Sodium 36,025mg · Protein 0g · Sugars 0g
맛소금(정제염)
Sodium 34,971mg · Protein 4.4g · Sugars 0g