Low-Sodium Beverages Guide
40 items classified under standard Low-Sodium guidelines.
This guide covers all 40 beverages classified under Low-Sodium guidelines. Low-Sodium evaluates foods primarily by sodium content per serving, which determines how each item in this category is classified.
Beverages are overwhelmingly compatible with Low-Sodium. Each item listed here is naturally low in sodium. The entries below break down the specific nutritional profile so you can choose based on your individual targets — calories, macros, or micronutrients that matter for your goals.
Quick Reference
| Food | Status | Sodium (per 100g) |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Cider | Allowed | 4mg |
| Apple Juice | Allowed | 5mg |
| Beer | Allowed | 1240mg |
| Black Tea | Allowed | 2mg |
| Chai Tea | Allowed | 41mg |
| Coconut Water | Allowed | 25mg |
| Coffee | Allowed | 13mg |
| Cranberry Juice | Allowed | 2mg |
| Decaf Coffee | Allowed | 13mg |
| Energy Drinks | Allowed | 39mg |
| Espresso | Allowed | 14mg |
| Flavored Coconut Water | Allowed | 26mg |
| Flavored Kombucha | Allowed | 2mg |
| Flavored Water | Allowed | 113mg |
| Green Tea | Allowed | 1mg |
| Half and Half | Allowed | 61mg |
| Hard Seltzer | Allowed | 17mg |
| Herbal Tea | Allowed | 27mg |
| Hot Chocolate | Allowed | 66mg |
| Kefir | Allowed | 37mg |
| Kombucha | Allowed | 2mg |
| Kombucha (Hard) | Allowed | 38mg |
| Lactose-Free Milk | Allowed | 97mg |
| Lemon Water | Allowed | 2mg |
| Matcha | Allowed | 9mg |
| Oat Milk | Allowed | 43mg |
| Orange Juice | Allowed | 4mg |
| Plain Coconut Water | Allowed | 26mg |
| Plain Kombucha | Allowed | 698mg |
| Rum | Allowed | 1mg |
| Sparkling Water | Allowed | 13mg |
| Tequila | Allowed | 1mg |
| Vodka | Allowed | 1mg |
| Whiskey | Allowed | 1mg |
| Wine | Allowed | 4mg |
| Bone Broth | Limited | 200mg |
| Diet Soda | Limited | 6mg |
| Electrolyte Drinks | Limited | 101mg |
| Sweetened Electrolyte Drinks | Limited | 21mg |
| Unsweetened Electrolyte Tablets | Limited | 26000mg |
Classification Breakdown
35 Allowed — These beverages are naturally low in sodium. 5 Limited — These items have sodium content that varies enormously by brand or preparation.
About 70–75% of dietary sodium comes from packaged and restaurant food, not the salt shaker.
Allowed Beverages (35)
Apple Cider
AllowedAt 4mg sodium per 100g, Apple Cider falls into the Allowed category under Low-Sodium guidelines. This means it is naturally low in sodium. Within this category, it falls between Lemon Water and Orange Juice for sodium, ranking 11 of 40.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Apple Juice
AllowedApple Juice is classified as Allowed on Low-Sodium, with 5mg sodium per 100g. This means it is naturally low in sodium. Within this category, it falls between Wine and Diet Soda for sodium, ranking 14 of 40.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Beer
AllowedWith 1240mg sodium per 100g, Beer earns a Allowed classification on Low-Sodium. It is naturally low in sodium. Beyond the primary classification, beer also provides 14.2g protein and 18.8g fat per 100g. It ranks among the highest in this category for sodium. The nearest lower option is Plain Kombucha at 698mg.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Black Tea
AllowedWith 2mg sodium per 100g, Black Tea earns a Allowed classification on Low-Sodium. This means it is naturally low in sodium. Among the 40 items in this category, black tea sits at the low end for sodium — next closest is Cranberry Juice at 2mg.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Chai Tea
AllowedChai Tea is classified as Allowed on Low-Sodium, with 41mg sodium per 100g. This means it is naturally low in sodium. Within this category, it falls between Energy Drinks and Oat Milk for sodium, ranking 30 of 40.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Coconut Water
AllowedWith 25mg sodium per 100g, Coconut Water earns a Allowed classification on Low-Sodium. This means it is naturally low in sodium. Within this category, it falls between Sweetened Electrolyte Drinks and Flavored Coconut Water for sodium, ranking 23 of 40.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
| Variant | Calories | Protein | Fat | Carbs | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plain | 18kcal | 0.2g | 0g | 4.2g | 26mg |
| Sweetened | 37kcal | 0.2g | 0g | 9.1g | 25mg |
Coffee
AllowedAt 13mg sodium per 100g, Coffee falls into the Allowed category under Low-Sodium guidelines. This means it is naturally low in sodium. Within this category, it falls between Matcha and Decaf Coffee for sodium, ranking 17 of 40.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Cranberry Juice
AllowedAt 2mg sodium per 100g, Cranberry Juice falls into the Allowed category under Low-Sodium guidelines. This means it is naturally low in sodium. Among the 40 items in this category, cranberry juice sits at the low end for sodium — next closest is Flavored Kombucha at 2mg.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Decaf Coffee
AllowedDecaf Coffee is classified as Allowed on Low-Sodium, with 13mg sodium per 100g. This means it is naturally low in sodium. Within this category, it falls between Coffee and Sparkling Water for sodium, ranking 18 of 40.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Energy Drinks
AllowedWith 39mg sodium per 100g, Energy Drinks earns a Allowed classification on Low-Sodium. This means it is naturally low in sodium. Within this category, it falls between Kombucha (Hard) and Chai Tea for sodium, ranking 29 of 40.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Espresso
AllowedEspresso is classified as Allowed on Low-Sodium, with 14mg sodium per 100g. This means it is naturally low in sodium. Within this category, it falls between Sparkling Water and Hard Seltzer for sodium, ranking 20 of 40.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Flavored Coconut Water
AllowedFlavored Coconut Water is classified as Allowed on Low-Sodium, with 26mg sodium per 100g. This means it is naturally low in sodium. Within this category, it falls between Coconut Water and Plain Coconut Water for sodium, ranking 24 of 40.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Flavored Kombucha
AllowedFlavored Kombucha is classified as Allowed on Low-Sodium, with 2mg sodium per 100g. This means it is naturally low in sodium. Among the 40 items in this category, flavored kombucha sits at the low end for sodium — next closest is Kombucha at 2mg.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Flavored Water
AllowedAt 113mg sodium per 100g, Flavored Water falls into the Allowed category under Low-Sodium guidelines. The classification reflects that it is naturally low in sodium. Nutritionally, it also delivers 2.1g fiber per serving. It ranks among the highest in this category for sodium. The nearest lower option is Electrolyte Drinks at 101mg.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Green Tea
AllowedWith 1mg sodium per 100g, Green Tea earns a Allowed classification on Low-Sodium. This means it is naturally low in sodium. Among the 40 items in this category, green tea sits at the low end for sodium — next closest is Rum at 1mg.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Half and Half
AllowedWith 61mg sodium per 100g, Half and Half earns a Allowed classification on Low-Sodium. It is naturally low in sodium. Beyond the primary classification, half and half also provides 11.5g fat per 100g. It ranks among the highest in this category for sodium. The nearest lower option is Oat Milk at 43mg.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Hard Seltzer
AllowedWith 17mg sodium per 100g, Hard Seltzer earns a Allowed classification on Low-Sodium. This means it is naturally low in sodium. Within this category, it falls between Espresso and Sweetened Electrolyte Drinks for sodium, ranking 21 of 40.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Herbal Tea
AllowedWith 27mg sodium per 100g, Herbal Tea earns a Allowed classification on Low-Sodium. This means it is naturally low in sodium. Within this category, it falls between Plain Coconut Water and Kefir for sodium, ranking 26 of 40.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Hot Chocolate
AllowedWith 66mg sodium per 100g, Hot Chocolate earns a Allowed classification on Low-Sodium. This means it is naturally low in sodium. It ranks among the highest in this category for sodium. The nearest lower option is Half and Half at 61mg.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Kefir
AllowedWith 37mg sodium per 100g, Kefir earns a Allowed classification on Low-Sodium. This means it is naturally low in sodium. Within this category, it falls between Herbal Tea and Kombucha (Hard) for sodium, ranking 27 of 40.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Kombucha
AllowedKombucha is classified as Allowed on Low-Sodium, with 2mg sodium per 100g. This means it is naturally low in sodium. Among the 40 items in this category, kombucha sits at the low end for sodium — next closest is Lemon Water at 2mg.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Kombucha (Hard)
AllowedKombucha (Hard) is classified as Allowed on Low-Sodium, with 38mg sodium per 100g. This means it is naturally low in sodium. Within this category, it falls between Kefir and Energy Drinks for sodium, ranking 28 of 40.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Lactose-Free Milk
AllowedWith 97mg sodium per 100g, Lactose-Free Milk earns a Allowed classification on Low-Sodium. This means it is naturally low in sodium. It ranks among the highest in this category for sodium. The nearest lower option is Hot Chocolate at 66mg.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Lemon Water
AllowedWith 2mg sodium per 100g, Lemon Water earns a Allowed classification on Low-Sodium. It is naturally low in sodium. Beyond the primary classification, lemon water also provides 2.8g fiber per 100g. Among the 40 items in this category, lemon water sits at the low end for sodium — next closest is Apple Cider at 4mg.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Matcha
AllowedAt 9mg sodium per 100g, Matcha falls into the Allowed category under Low-Sodium guidelines. It is naturally low in sodium. Beyond the primary classification, matcha also provides 30.6g protein and 5.3g fat per 100g. Within this category, it falls between Diet Soda and Coffee for sodium, ranking 16 of 40.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Oat Milk
AllowedWith 43mg sodium per 100g, Oat Milk earns a Allowed classification on Low-Sodium. This means it is naturally low in sodium. It ranks among the highest in this category for sodium. The nearest lower option is Chai Tea at 41mg.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Orange Juice
AllowedAt 4mg sodium per 100g, Orange Juice falls into the Allowed category under Low-Sodium guidelines. This means it is naturally low in sodium. Within this category, it falls between Apple Cider and Wine for sodium, ranking 12 of 40.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Plain Coconut Water
AllowedWith 26mg sodium per 100g, Plain Coconut Water earns a Allowed classification on Low-Sodium. This means it is naturally low in sodium. Within this category, it falls between Flavored Coconut Water and Herbal Tea for sodium, ranking 25 of 40.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Plain Kombucha
AllowedPlain Kombucha is classified as Allowed on Low-Sodium, with 698mg sodium per 100g. The classification reflects that it is naturally low in sodium. Nutritionally, it also delivers 11.9g protein and 6.6g fat per serving. It ranks among the highest in this category for sodium. The nearest lower option is Bone Broth at 200mg.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Rum
AllowedWith 1mg sodium per 100g, Rum earns a Allowed classification on Low-Sodium. This means it is naturally low in sodium. Among the 40 items in this category, rum sits at the low end for sodium — next closest is Tequila at 1mg.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Sparkling Water
AllowedWith 13mg sodium per 100g, Sparkling Water earns a Allowed classification on Low-Sodium. This means it is naturally low in sodium. Within this category, it falls between Decaf Coffee and Espresso for sodium, ranking 19 of 40.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Tequila
AllowedWith 1mg sodium per 100g, Tequila earns a Allowed classification on Low-Sodium. This means it is naturally low in sodium. Among the 40 items in this category, tequila sits at the low end for sodium — next closest is Vodka at 1mg.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Vodka
AllowedAt 1mg sodium per 100g, Vodka falls into the Allowed category under Low-Sodium guidelines. This means it is naturally low in sodium. Among the 40 items in this category, vodka sits at the low end for sodium — next closest is Whiskey at 1mg.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Whiskey
AllowedWhiskey is classified as Allowed on Low-Sodium, with 1mg sodium per 100g. This means it is naturally low in sodium. Among the 40 items in this category, whiskey sits at the low end for sodium — next closest is Black Tea at 2mg.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Wine
AllowedWith 4mg sodium per 100g, Wine earns a Allowed classification on Low-Sodium. This means it is naturally low in sodium. Within this category, it falls between Orange Juice and Apple Juice for sodium, ranking 13 of 40.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Limited Beverages (5)
Bone Broth
LimitedAt 200mg sodium per 100g, Bone Broth falls into the Limited category under Low-Sodium guidelines. This means it is sodium content that varies enormously by brand or preparation. It ranks among the highest in this category for sodium. The nearest lower option is Flavored Water at 113mg. The "Limited" label means the classification depends on specific conditions — portion size, brand formulation, or preparation method can shift it from compliant to non-compliant.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Diet Soda
LimitedDiet Soda is classified as Limited on Low-Sodium, with 6mg sodium per 100g. This means it is sodium content that varies enormously by brand or preparation. Within this category, it falls between Apple Juice and Matcha for sodium, ranking 15 of 40. Check the label carefully: the same product can be compliant or not depending on the specific brand or how it was prepared.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Electrolyte Drinks
LimitedWith 101mg sodium per 100g, Electrolyte Drinks earns a Limited classification on Low-Sodium. This means it is sodium content that varies enormously by brand or preparation. It ranks among the highest in this category for sodium. The nearest lower option is Lactose-Free Milk at 97mg. Portion control is key here — a small amount may fit within the diet's parameters, while a full serving may not.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Sweetened Electrolyte Drinks
LimitedSweetened Electrolyte Drinks is classified as Limited on Low-Sodium, with 21mg sodium per 100g. This means it is sodium content that varies enormously by brand or preparation. Within this category, it falls between Hard Seltzer and Coconut Water for sodium, ranking 22 of 40. Portion control is key here — a small amount may fit within the diet's parameters, while a full serving may not.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Unsweetened Electrolyte Tablets
LimitedUnsweetened Electrolyte Tablets is classified as Limited on Low-Sodium, with 26000mg sodium per 100g. This means it is sodium content that varies enormously by brand or preparation. It ranks among the highest in this category for sodium. The nearest lower option is Beer at 1240mg. The "Limited" label means the classification depends on specific conditions — portion size, brand formulation, or preparation method can shift it from compliant to non-compliant.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central