Pickles are super low in calories and make a great sandwich companion or salty snack, either straight out of the jar or popped into the air fryer. No matter how you eat them, pickles are deliciously salty, which often means they contain a lot of sodium.recommends no more than 2,300 milligrams of sodium per day for most people. The recommendations for folks with high blood pressure are even stricter, set to a maximum of 1,500 milligrams per day.
If pickles are a staple in your pantry, see how we ranked the most popular jars at the store according to their sodium content. And while you're building a better sandwich, try to avoid these. While this pick is the least salty option on our list, it's worth noting that just two sandwich-style slices supply 10% of your daily value for sodium—that's like eating a tenth of a teaspoon of salt, for reference.
If you're looking for a savory, low-calorie snack that's also low in sodium, pair celery sticks with a tablespoon of salted peanut butter for a combo with a satisfying crunch and healthy fats to fill you up.40 Unhealthiest Snacks on the Planet