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

Allowed

Agave 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

68kcalCalories
0.5gProtein
0.2gFat
16.2gCarbs
14mgSodium

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Allulose

Allowed

With 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

20kcalCalories
0gProtein
0gFat
100gCarbs
0mgSodium

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Artificial Sweeteners

Allowed

Artificial 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

407kcalCalories
4.7gProtein
8.7gFat
77.4gCarbs
760mgSodium

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Aspartame

Allowed

Aspartame 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

365kcalCalories
2.2gProtein
0gFat
89.1gCarbs
0mgSodium

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Brown Sugar

Allowed

Brown 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

373kcalCalories
9.2gProtein
4.1gFat
78.9gCarbs
477mgSodium

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Cane Sugar

Allowed

With 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

269kcalCalories
0gProtein
0gFat
73.1gCarbs
58mgSodium

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Coconut Nectar

Allowed

Coconut 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

60kcalCalories
0.1gProtein
0gFat
15.8gCarbs
4mgSodium

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Coconut Sugar

Allowed

With 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

895kcalCalories
0gProtein
99.1gFat
0.8gCarbs
0mgSodium

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Corn Syrup

Allowed

Corn 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

283kcalCalories
0gProtein
0.2gFat
76.8gCarbs
62mgSodium

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Dark Chocolate

Allowed

At 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

VariantCaloriesProteinFatCarbsSodium
70-85% Cacao598kcal7.8g42.6g45.9g20mg
60-69% Cacao579kcal6.1g38.3g52.4g10mg
45-59% Cacao546kcal4.9g31.3g61.2g24mg

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Date Syrup

Allowed

At 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

282kcalCalories
2.5gProtein
0.4gFat
75gCarbs
2mgSodium

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Erythritol

Allowed

With 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

0kcalCalories
0gProtein
0gFat
100gCarbs
0mgSodium

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Fruit Snacks

Allowed

With 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

352kcalCalories
0.1gProtein
0gFat
88gCarbs
23mgSodium

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Gummy Candy

Allowed

Gummy 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

396kcalCalories
0gProtein
0gFat
98.9gCarbs
44mgSodium

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High Fructose Corn Syrup

Allowed

With 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

62kcalCalories
0.4gProtein
0gFat
15gCarbs
48mgSodium

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Honey

Allowed

At 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

304kcalCalories
0.3gProtein
0gFat
82.4gCarbs
4mgSodium

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Maple Sugar

Allowed

Maple 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

354kcalCalories
0.1gProtein
0.2gFat
90.9gCarbs
11mgSodium

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Maple Syrup

Allowed

At 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

270kcalCalories
0gProtein
0gFat
67.4gCarbs
9mgSodium

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Milk Chocolate

Allowed

With 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

150kcalCalories
3.7gProtein
6.7gFat
20.4gCarbs
80mgSodium

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Molasses

Allowed

With 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

290kcalCalories
0gProtein
0.1gFat
74.7gCarbs
37mgSodium

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Monk Fruit Sweetener

Allowed

With 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

105kcalCalories
4.9gProtein
1.4gFat
18.6gCarbs
58mgSodium

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Powdered Sugar

Allowed

With 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

431kcalCalories
4.9gProtein
23gFat
51.1gCarbs
440mgSodium

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Raw Honey

Allowed

Raw 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

69kcalCalories
1.5gProtein
0.1gFat
17.6gCarbs
20mgSodium

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Stevia

Allowed

With 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

0kcalCalories
0gProtein
0gFat
100gCarbs
0mgSodium

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Sucralose

Allowed

With 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

48kcalCalories
0.3gProtein
0.1gFat
13.3gCarbs
6mgSodium

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Sugar

Allowed

At 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

399kcalCalories
0gProtein
0gFat
99.8gCarbs
3mgSodium

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Xylitol

Allowed

With 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

240kcalCalories
0gProtein
0gFat
100gCarbs
0mgSodium

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