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14 Best Pantry Foods for a Low-Sodium Diet

We recommend these low-sodium and no-salt-added pantry staples. From condiments and vegetables to soup and meat, each product meets government standards to be labeled as a low-sodium food.

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Foods for a Low-Sodium Pantry

Make your pantry heart-healthy with these delicious low-sodium products. We searched grocery shelves high and low for the best salt-free and low-sodium condiments, veggies, beans, soups, tomato products, and meat.

We also checked out the calorie, fat, and cholesterol content—making it easy for you to choose items to fit your meal plan.

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Low-Sodium Pick: Salad Dressing

Product Name: Consorzio fat-free salad dressing, assorted flavors

Nutrition Facts (1 tablespoon):

Calories: 15

Fat: 0 g

Cholesterol: 0 mg

Sodium: 10 mg

Heart-Healthy Tip: Try these zesty dressings with our favorite

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Low-Sodium Pick: Canned Chicken

Product Name: Hormel breast of chicken in water, no salt added

Nutrition Facts (2 ounces):

Calories: 50

Fat: 1 g

Cholesterol: 30 mg

Sodium: 70 mg

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Low-Sodium Pick: Canned Corn

Product Name: Green Giant Niblets sweet corn, no salt added

Nutrition Facts (1/3 cup)

Calories: 15

Fat: 0 g

Cholesterol: 0 mg

Sodium: 0 mg

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Low-Sodium Pick: Dill Pickles

Product Name: B&G Crunchy Kosher Dill Chips, unsalted

Nutrition Facts (1 ounce, or about 5 pieces):

Calories: 30

Fat: 0 g

Cholesterol: 0 mg

Sodium: 0 mg

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Low-Sodium Pick: Marinade

Product Name: Mrs. Dash marinade, assorted flavors, salt-free

Nutrition Facts (1 tablespoon)

Calories: 15

Fat: 0 g

Cholesterol: 0 mg

Sodium: 0 mg

Heart-Healthy Tip: Mix marinades with no-salt-added ketchup for a tangy barbecue sauce.

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Low-Sodium Pick: Canned Green Beans and Peas

Product Name: Del Monte fresh cut French-style green beans and sweet peas, no salt added

Nutrition Facts (1/2 cup)

Calories: 20 (green beans), 60 (peas)

Fat: 0 g

Cholesterol: 0 mg

Sodium: 10 mg

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Low-Sodium Pick: Canned Chicken Broth

Product Name: Shelton's all-natural chicken broth, fat free, low sodium

Nutrition Facts (1 cup):

Calories: 10

Fat: 0 g

Cholesterol: 0 mg

Sodium: 60 mg

Heart-Healthy Tip: Try this low-sodium broth in our

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Low-Sodium Pick: Tomato Paste, Tomato Sauce, and Stewed Tomatoes

Product Name: Hunt's tomato products, no salt added

Nutrition Facts for Paste (2 tablespoons): Calories: 30

Fat: 0 g

Cholesterol: 0 mg

Sodium: 20 mg

Nutrition Facts for Sauce (1/4 cup):

Calories: 25

Fat: 0 g

Cholesterol: 0 mg

Sodium: 15 mg

Nutrition Facts for Stewed (1/2 cup):

Calories: 40

Fat: 0 g

Cholesterol: 0 mg

Sodium: 30 mg

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Low-Sodium Pick: Canned Soup

Product Name: Health Valley Organic soup, no salt added

Nutrition Facts for Tomato Soup (1 cup):

Calories: 110

Fat: 0 g

Cholesterol: 0 mg

Sodium: 25 mg

Nutrition Facts for Lentil Soup (1 cup):

Calories: 150

Fat: 1 g

Cholesterol: 0 mg

Sodium: 20 mg

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Low-Sodium Pick: Canned Mushrooms

Product Name: Giorgio mushrooms, pieces & stems, no salt added

Nutrition Facts (1/2 cup):

Calories: 15

Fat: 0 g

Cholesterol: 0 mg

Sodium: 2 mg

Heart-Healthy Tip:

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Low-Sodium Pick: Canned Beans

Product Name: Eden Organic beans, no salt added

Nutrition Facts for Pinto Beans (1/2 cup):

Calories: 110

Fat: 1 g

Cholesterol: 0 mg

Sodium: 15 mg

Nutrition Facts for Kidney Beans (1/2 cup):

Calories: 100

Fat: 0 g

Cholesterol: 0 mg

Sodium: 15 mg

Nutrition Facts for Garbanzo Beans (1/2 cup):

Calories: 130

Fat: 1 g

Cholesterol: 0 mg

Sodium: 30 mg

Heart-Healthy Tip: Rising regular canned beans cuts sodium by up to 45 percent.

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Low-Sodium Pick: Canned Black Olives

Product Name: Lindsay medium pitted olives, low sodium

Nutrition Facts (5 olives):

Calories: 2

Fat: 1.5 g

Cholesterol: 0 mg

Sodium: 40 mg

Heart-Healthy Budget Tip: Major brands often sell regular and low-sodium varieties for the same price. Organic brands usually cost more.

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Low-Sodium Pick: Canned Tuna

Product Name: Crown Prince Tongol tuna in spring water, no salt added

Nutrition Facts (1/4 cup):

Calories: 70

Fat: 0 g

Cholesterol: 0 mg

Sodium: 35 mg

Heart-Healthy Tip: Try this tuna in our