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By weight, table salt is approximately 40% sodium and 60% chloride. About 90% of the sodium we eat is in the form of sodium chloride.
Furthermore, which salt is lowest in sodium?
Himalayan Pink Salt It also has small amounts of calcium, iron, potassium and magnesium, making it slightly lower in sodium than regular table salt.
Beside above, what percentage of sodium is in pure table salt?
40 percent
Sodium, if often ingested in large quantities, can lead to a range of cardiovascular problems, including hypertension. The World Health Organization (WHO) say that a person should not consume more than 2 grams of sodium per day, which is about 5 grams of salt per day.