SALT has been called the “silent killer”, with concerning levels hidden in our foods.
We reported yesterday how just two slices of Hovis white contain more salt than a packet of ready salted crisps.
The SunYou might be shocked to learn that so many everyday foods contain more salt than a bag of crisps[/caption]
It is the equivalent of a fifth of the 6g maximum daily intake – around one teaspoon – advised for adults by the NHS.
Regularly exceeding that amount increases your blood pressure and can lead to a higher risk of heart disease, stroke and other problems.
Josh Saunders reveals some of the surprisingly salty foods in our kitchens – demonstrating their salt content by showing the equivalent amount of crisps – and healthier alternatives.
Based on a 32.5g bag of Walkers Ready Salted Crisps, which contains 0.44g of salt.
Bread
100g of white bread from Hovis contains the same amount of salt as three bags of crisps
Hovis White Half Cob Sliced Bread 100g = 1.48g salt
Same as: 3 bags of crisps
ALTERNATIVE
Why not change to this sourdough bread instead?
Waitrose Rye & Wheat Sourdough 100g = 0.26g salt
Same as: 1/2 bag of crisps
Crumpets
There’s a fair amount of salt in these Warburtons Giant Crumpets
Warburtons Giant Crumpets 100g = 1.48g salt
Same as: 3 and 1/2 bags of crisps
ALTERNATIVE
Swap for these Waitrose Essential Crumpets instead
Waitrose Essential Crumpets 100g = 0.38g salt
Same as: 1 bag of crisps
Pasta sauce
This stir-in sauce has an eye-watering amount of salt
Sacla Intenso Stir-in Sauce 100g = 2g salt
Same as: 4 bags of crisps
ALTERNATIVE
This alternative has just a fraction of the amount
Napolina Tomato with Garlic 100g = 0.1g salt
Same as: 1/4 bag of crisps
Cereal
You probably didn’t know breakfast cereals had this much salt
Nestle Golden Grahams Cereal 100g = 0.98g salt
Same as: 2 and 1/4 bags of crisps
ALTERNATIVE
Change for porridge instead as they only have as much salt as half a single crisp
Tesco Organic Porridge Oats 100g = 0.01g salt
Same as: 1/2 a crisp
Lunch meat
If you like turkey sandwiches you might want to reconsider
Adlington Cooked Free Range Turkey 100g = 2.5g salt
Same as: 5 and 1/2 bags of crisps
ALTERNATIVE
This grilled chicken from Aldi has more than ten times less salt
Aldi Ashfields Grilled Chicken 100g = 0.26g salt
Same as: 1/2 bag of crisps
Soup
Even something as simple as soup can be as bad as two bags of crisps
Baxters Spicy Parsnip Soup 100g = 0.76g salt
Same as: 2 bags of crisps
ALTERNATIVE
Swap for Heinz Tomato soup with no added sugar instead
Heinz Tomato – no added sugar 100g = 0.1g salt
Same as: 1/4 bag of crisps
Cheese
Tesco Danish Blue cheese is as bad as a whopping seven and a half bags of crisps
Tesco Danish Blue cheese 100g = 3.3g salt
Same as: 7 and 1/2 bags of crisps
ALTERNATIVE
It’s a no-brainer to swap to fat free cottage cheese instead
Waitrose Fat Free Cottage Cheese 100g = 0.25g salt
Same as: 1/2 bag of crisps
Sausages
You might want to cut back on these skinless sausages
Richmond Pork Skinless Sausages 100g = 2g salt
Same as: 4 and 1/2 bags of crisps
ALTERNATIVE
Riley’s Manchester Sausages aren’t as bad
Riley’s Manchester Sausage 100g = 0.75g salt
Same as: 2 bags of crisps