Is it true that Kosher salt is lower in sodium than conventional table salt?
Kosher salt is sodium chloride, with virtually the same amount of sodium in the same weight of table salt. However, table salt is finely ground in order to dissolve quickly, whereas kosher salt is in larger granules. A teaspoon of table salt holds more salt granules than a teaspoon of kosher salt, making the same volume of table salt higher in sodium. If using kosher salt helps you minimize the amount of salt you add to food, then it can be a helpful tool toward the recommendation that we limit sodium consumption. However, remember that kosher salt is not lite salt, which is table salt with less sodium. Since processed food supplies the vast majority of the sodium in our diets, the most important step to limiting sodium consumption is to use less processed food, or look for canned vegetables and sauces with little or no added salt. # # # AICRs Nutrition Hotline is a free service that allows you to ask a registered dietitian questions about diet, nutrition and cancer. Access it online a
