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To put things into perspective, just one teaspoon of salt contains 2,300 milligrams of sodium.
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People with high blood pressure and heart issues should stick to the 1,500-milligram-per-day recommendation.
If you’re going the fast-food route, opt for these21 Best Low-Sodium Fast-Food Orders, According to Dietitiansinstead.
Go for seconds, and you’ll reach a full day’s worth of sodium in one sitting.
Papa John’s
The sodium-per-calorie ratio in this popular breakfast order is sky-high.
Five Guys Bacon Cheeseburger
Five Guys' Bacon Cheeseburgercomes stacked with American cheese and apple-wood smoked bacon.
This flavorful base gives you 1,310 milligrams of sodium, and that’s before you even add any toppings.
McDonald’s
For under 400 calories, you’ll get 25 grams of protein and 3 grams of fiber.
But when you zoom into the micronutrientssodium, specificallythat’s when things start to go south.
One 6-inch sub is about 1,000 milligrams shy of your entire day’s worth of sodium.
Five Guys
You’ll get the same amount of sodium found in85 mini pretzel twists.
You’ll get 71% of your entire day’s worth of sodium by forking into this pasta dish.
Take theEgg-Normous Burrito, for example.
McDonald’s
It packs 2,055 milligrams of sodium, which is nearly a full teaspoon of salt.
McDonald’s Big Breakfast with Hotcakes
Imagine getting an entire day’s worth of sodium before noon.
That’s exactly what you’re bargaining for if you wake up toMcDonald’s Big Breakfast with Hotcakes.
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Add fries to the side, and you’ll get a total of 2,070 milligrams of sodium.
If you’re at Burger King for breakfast, skipthis Croissan’wichto save the heart-harming sodium and fat.
Each sandwich packs nearly a whole teaspoon’s worth of salt.
Taco Bell
OneArby’s Roast Turkey Ranch & Bacon Sandwichbrings you 10% over your sodium limit for the entire day.
Sandwiched between an onion bun is a half pound of roast beef plus cheddar cheese sauce and red ranch.
No wonderthis hefty sandwichcontains 110% of your daily value of sodium.
Pizza Hut
FYI, that’s the amount of sodium you’d find in nearly twofamily-sized bags of potato chips!
Not only that, but this chicken basket also packs 12 teaspoons' worth of sugar.
So where’s all the sodium coming from?
Culver’s
The Thin N' Crispy pizza crust, buffalo chicken, cheese, and buffalo and ranch dipping sauces.
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