What is sodium? Sodium is a mineral that is required for maintaining blood pressure and a normal fluid balance in the body and transmitting nerve impulses. Is sodium the same as salt? No. Table salt (sodium chloride) is the most common form of sodium. Others include: sodium bicarbonate (baking soda), sodium benzoate (preservative), sodium cyclamate (sweetener) and sodium nitrate (preservative). How much sodium is in table salt? Table salt is about 40 per cent sodium. One teaspoon of salt contains approximately 2300 milligrams (mg) of sodium.
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