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A guide to common nutrient claims and what they mean

A guide to common nutrient claims and what they mean
Salt/sodium-free Less than 5 mg of sodium per serving
Very low sodium 35 mg or less of sodium per serving
Low sodium 140 mg or less of sodium per serving
Reduced sodium At least 25% less sodium than the regular product
Light or lite in sodium At least 50% less sodium than the regular product
No salt added or unsalted No salt is added during processing, but these products may not be salt/sodium-free unless stated
mg: milligram; %: percent.
Data from: Understanding Food Terms. American Cancer Society. Available at: https://www.cancer.org/healthy/eat-healthy-get-active/take-control-your-weight/understanding-food-labels.html (Accessed on January 8, 2018).
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