Low-Sodium Sweeteners Guide
27 items classified under standard Low-Sodium guidelines.
Low-Sodium classifies foods based on sodium content per serving. Of the 27 sweeteners evaluated, 27 are classified as Allowed, 0 as Limited, and 0 as Not Allowed.
Good news for Low-Sodium followers: all sweeteners fit the diet. These foods are naturally low in sodium. The nutrition details below help you compare within the category to find the best options for your specific needs.
Quick Reference
| Food | Status | Sodium (per 100g) |
|---|---|---|
| Agave Nectar | Allowed | 14mg |
| Allulose | Allowed | 0mg |
| Artificial Sweeteners | Allowed | 760mg |
| Aspartame | Allowed | 0mg |
| Brown Sugar | Allowed | 477mg |
| Cane Sugar | Allowed | 58mg |
| Coconut Nectar | Allowed | 4mg |
| Coconut Sugar | Allowed | 0mg |
| Corn Syrup | Allowed | 62mg |
| Dark Chocolate | Allowed | 23mg |
| Date Syrup | Allowed | 2mg |
| Erythritol | Allowed | 0mg |
| Fruit Snacks | Allowed | 23mg |
| Gummy Candy | Allowed | 44mg |
| High Fructose Corn Syrup | Allowed | 48mg |
| Honey | Allowed | 4mg |
| Maple Sugar | Allowed | 11mg |
| Maple Syrup | Allowed | 9mg |
| Milk Chocolate | Allowed | 80mg |
| Molasses | Allowed | 37mg |
| Monk Fruit Sweetener | Allowed | 58mg |
| Powdered Sugar | Allowed | 440mg |
| Raw Honey | Allowed | 20mg |
| Stevia | Allowed | 0mg |
| Sucralose | Allowed | 6mg |
| Sugar | Allowed | 3mg |
| Xylitol | Allowed | 0mg |
Classification Breakdown
27 Allowed — These sweeteners are naturally low in sodium.
About 70–75% of dietary sodium comes from packaged and restaurant food, not the salt shaker.
Allowed Sweeteners (27)
Agave Nectar
AllowedAgave Nectar is classified as Allowed on Low-Sodium, with 14mg sodium per 100g. The classification reflects that it is naturally low in sodium. Nutritionally, it also delivers 6.6g fiber per serving. Within this category, it falls between Maple Sugar and Raw Honey for sodium, ranking 14 of 27.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Allulose
AllowedWith 0mg sodium per 100g, Allulose earns a Allowed classification on Low-Sodium. This means it is naturally low in sodium. Among the 27 items in this category, allulose sits at the low end for sodium — next closest is Aspartame at 0mg.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Artificial Sweeteners
AllowedArtificial Sweeteners is classified as Allowed on Low-Sodium, with 760mg sodium per 100g. This means it is naturally low in sodium. It also contains 8.7g fat, which may factor into overall meal planning. It ranks among the highest in this category for sodium. The nearest lower option is Brown Sugar at 477mg.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Aspartame
AllowedAspartame is classified as Allowed on Low-Sodium, with 0mg sodium per 100g. This means it is naturally low in sodium. Among the 27 items in this category, aspartame sits at the low end for sodium — next closest is Coconut Sugar at 0mg.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Brown Sugar
AllowedBrown Sugar is classified as Allowed on Low-Sodium, with 477mg sodium per 100g. This means it is naturally low in sodium. It also contains 9.2g protein and 6.3g fiber, which may factor into overall meal planning. It ranks among the highest in this category for sodium. The nearest lower option is Powdered Sugar at 440mg.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Cane Sugar
AllowedWith 58mg sodium per 100g, Cane Sugar 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 High Fructose Corn Syrup at 48mg.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Coconut Nectar
AllowedCoconut Nectar is classified as Allowed on Low-Sodium, with 4mg sodium per 100g. This means it is naturally low in sodium. Within this category, it falls between Sugar and Honey for sodium, ranking 9 of 27.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Coconut Sugar
AllowedWith 0mg sodium per 100g, Coconut Sugar earns a Allowed classification on Low-Sodium. It is naturally low in sodium. Beyond the primary classification, coconut sugar also provides 99.1g fat per 100g. Among the 27 items in this category, coconut sugar sits at the low end for sodium — next closest is Erythritol at 0mg.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Corn Syrup
AllowedCorn Syrup is classified as Allowed on Low-Sodium, with 62mg sodium per 100g. This means it is naturally low in sodium. It ranks among the highest in this category for sodium. The nearest lower option is Monk Fruit Sweetener at 58mg.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Dark Chocolate
AllowedAt 23mg sodium per 100g, Dark Chocolate falls into the Allowed category under Low-Sodium guidelines. It is naturally low in sodium. Beyond the primary classification, dark chocolate also provides 5.1g protein and 32.2g fat per 100g. Within this category, it falls between Raw Honey and Fruit Snacks for sodium, ranking 16 of 27.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
| Variant | Calories | Protein | Fat | Carbs | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70-85% Cacao | 598kcal | 7.8g | 42.6g | 45.9g | 20mg |
| 60-69% Cacao | 579kcal | 6.1g | 38.3g | 52.4g | 10mg |
| 45-59% Cacao | 546kcal | 4.9g | 31.3g | 61.2g | 24mg |
Date Syrup
AllowedAt 2mg sodium per 100g, Date Syrup falls into the Allowed category under Low-Sodium guidelines. The classification reflects that it is naturally low in sodium. Nutritionally, it also delivers 8g fiber per serving. Within this category, it falls between Xylitol and Sugar for sodium, ranking 7 of 27.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Erythritol
AllowedWith 0mg sodium per 100g, Erythritol earns a Allowed classification on Low-Sodium. This means it is naturally low in sodium. Among the 27 items in this category, erythritol sits at the low end for sodium — next closest is Stevia at 0mg.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Fruit Snacks
AllowedWith 23mg sodium per 100g, Fruit Snacks earns a Allowed classification on Low-Sodium. This means it is naturally low in sodium. Within this category, it falls between Dark Chocolate and Molasses for sodium, ranking 17 of 27.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Gummy Candy
AllowedGummy Candy is classified as Allowed on Low-Sodium, with 44mg sodium per 100g. This means it is naturally low in sodium. Within this category, it falls between Molasses and High Fructose Corn Syrup for sodium, ranking 19 of 27.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
High Fructose Corn Syrup
AllowedWith 48mg sodium per 100g, High Fructose Corn Syrup earns a Allowed classification on Low-Sodium. This means it is naturally low in sodium. Within this category, it falls between Gummy Candy and Cane Sugar for sodium, ranking 20 of 27.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Honey
AllowedAt 4mg sodium per 100g, Honey falls into the Allowed category under Low-Sodium guidelines. This means it is naturally low in sodium. Within this category, it falls between Coconut Nectar and Sucralose for sodium, ranking 10 of 27.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Maple Sugar
AllowedMaple Sugar is classified as Allowed on Low-Sodium, with 11mg sodium per 100g. This means it is naturally low in sodium. Within this category, it falls between Maple Syrup and Agave Nectar for sodium, ranking 13 of 27.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Maple Syrup
AllowedAt 9mg sodium per 100g, Maple Syrup falls into the Allowed category under Low-Sodium guidelines. This means it is naturally low in sodium. Within this category, it falls between Sucralose and Maple Sugar for sodium, ranking 12 of 27.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Milk Chocolate
AllowedWith 80mg sodium per 100g, Milk Chocolate earns a Allowed classification on Low-Sodium. This means it is naturally low in sodium. It also contains 6.7g fat, which may factor into overall meal planning. It ranks among the highest in this category for sodium. The nearest lower option is Corn Syrup at 62mg.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Molasses
AllowedWith 37mg sodium per 100g, Molasses earns a Allowed classification on Low-Sodium. This means it is naturally low in sodium. Within this category, it falls between Fruit Snacks and Gummy Candy for sodium, ranking 18 of 27.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Monk Fruit Sweetener
AllowedWith 58mg sodium per 100g, Monk Fruit Sweetener 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 Cane Sugar at 58mg.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Powdered Sugar
AllowedWith 440mg sodium per 100g, Powdered Sugar earns a Allowed classification on Low-Sodium. This means it is naturally low in sodium. It also contains 23g fat, which may factor into overall meal planning. It ranks among the highest in this category for sodium. The nearest lower option is Milk Chocolate at 80mg.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Raw Honey
AllowedRaw Honey is classified as Allowed on Low-Sodium, with 20mg sodium per 100g. This means it is naturally low in sodium. It also contains 5.3g fiber, which may factor into overall meal planning. Within this category, it falls between Agave Nectar and Dark Chocolate for sodium, ranking 15 of 27.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Stevia
AllowedWith 0mg sodium per 100g, Stevia earns a Allowed classification on Low-Sodium. This means it is naturally low in sodium. Among the 27 items in this category, stevia sits at the low end for sodium — next closest is Xylitol at 0mg.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Sucralose
AllowedWith 6mg sodium per 100g, Sucralose earns a Allowed classification on Low-Sodium. This means it is naturally low in sodium. Within this category, it falls between Honey and Maple Syrup for sodium, ranking 11 of 27.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Sugar
AllowedAt 3mg sodium per 100g, Sugar falls into the Allowed category under Low-Sodium guidelines. This means it is naturally low in sodium. Within this category, it falls between Date Syrup and Coconut Nectar for sodium, ranking 8 of 27.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Xylitol
AllowedWith 0mg sodium per 100g, Xylitol earns a Allowed classification on Low-Sodium. This means it is naturally low in sodium. Among the 27 items in this category, xylitol sits at the low end for sodium — next closest is Date Syrup at 2mg.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central