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Low sodium foods for muscle gain: guide

Written by NutriDecide Editorial Team Last updated: 2026-06-15

A curated food list to compare nutrients, calories and dietary context without focusing on just one item.

Use the tables to compare real options for your goal — values are per 100 g unless stated otherwise on the label.

Type: Food pages Focus: Nutrition Goal: Health & performance
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Nutrition selection

Low sodium foods for muscle gain: guide

A curated food list to compare nutrients, calories and dietary context without focusing on just one item.

Protein Fiber Vitamins Minerals Energy Balance

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Page summary

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Total foods

100

items analyzed

Best choice

Soy flour

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Average protein

15,0 g

per 100g

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Average carbs

35,0 g

per 100g

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Average fat

14,2 g

per 100g

Quick assessment

Our analysis

This list has 100 options focused on Sodium; Soy flour leads the ranking with 0 mg per 100 g (muscle gain lens).

To minimize Sodium, Miso, soybean paste, vegetables, dry mix, Brazil ranks among the lowest values (0 mg per 100 g), yet the list reaches 12.8 mg — adjust your real portion.

👍 Positive points

  • ✅ List with 100 foods; Soy flour ranks among the top picks.
  • ✅ Leader in Sodium: Miso, soybean paste, vegetables, dry mix, Brazil (0 mg per 100 g).
  • ✅ High-protein flagged options: Miso, soybean paste, vegetables, dry mix, Brazil, Anchovy, fried, Linguiça, mista, cozida, s/ óleo, s/ sal.

⚠️ Points to watch

  • ⚠️ Large list — compare portions and context, not just table rank.
  • ⚠️ Calorie range spans 60 kcal to 843.51 kcal per 100 g — the same pick can weigh very differently on your daily target.
  • ⚠️ Mussel, pickled packs more calories (699.9 kcal per 100 g) — watch portions.

Full analysis

Quick assessment

This list has 100 options focused on Sodium; Soy flour leads the ranking with 0 mg per 100 g (muscle gain lens).

To minimize Sodium, Miso, soybean paste, vegetables, dry mix, Brazil ranks among the lowest values (0 mg per 100 g), yet the list reaches 12.8 mg — adjust your real portion.

Ranking snapshot

Among 100 foods ranked by Sodium, Miso, soybean paste, vegetables, dry mix, Brazil leads with 0 mg per 100 g. The list spans 0 mg to 12.8 mg, averaging 4.8 mg.

Top picks to compare first

  • Miso, soybean paste, vegetables, dry mix, Brazil: Protein 22.2, Calories 239, Carbs 18.5
  • Anchovy, fried: Protein 20.09, Calories 136, Carbs 0.5
  • Soya, fried: Protein 13.7, Calories 585.6, Carbs 10.3

How to read this page

Editorial angle: muscle gain.

Use Sodium as the main axis, but cross-check calories, protein and your real portion. All 100 items were filtered for this lens — table rank is not an automatic recommendation.

Calorie spread

Items here range from 60 kcal to 843.51 kcal per 100 g. A top fiber pick can still be calorie-dense — pair it with vegetables and water when building the meal.

Practical tip

Pick two or three top items, compare Sodium with calories and build your real portion before deciding what enters your routine.

How to interpret this page

🔥 Calories: Calories show energy per 100 g and help you compare portion impact across foods. Use them with protein and carbs to see whether an option fits maintenance, deficit, or surplus goals. A low score does not mean a food is ‘bad’ — it reflects nutrient density for general health, not your specific plan.

💪 Protein: Protein per 100 g shows how concentrated a food is as a protein source. Higher values support muscle recovery, satiety, and meal balance when that is your priority. Compare foods on this page rather than judging a single macro in isolation.

🌾 Carbs: Carbs matter most in context: training days, ketogenic diets, and endurance goals change what ‘good’ looks like. Powders such as maltodextrin score lower on our general-health scale because they are energy-dense with little protein, fiber, or micronutrients — not because they are never useful.

🥑 Fat: Fat carries more than twice the calories per gram than protein or carbs, so small portion changes matter. Moderate fat levels can support hormones and absorption of fat-soluble vitamins. Use this column with calories when balancing satiety and energy density.

Tip: combine the table with your goal — weight loss, muscle gain, low carb, endurance, or general health. The score helps compare options on this page; it does not replace medical or sports-nutrition advice.

Nutrition facts (per 100g)

The data shown is filtered to match this page’s topic.

The NutriDecide score (1–10) ranks foods on this page by protein, nutrient density, fiber, and a general-health lens — not by taste or whether they fit a specific diet. Low scores (e.g. maltodextrin) usually mean fewer nutrients per calorie; high scores (e.g. soy protein isolate) mean stronger protein and micronutrient density. It is a comparison tool: a low score does not forbid a food when it matches your goal.

FoodCaloriesProteinCarbsFatFiberScore
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Miso, soybean paste, vegetables, dry mix, Brazil

239,022,218,58,511,0 5/10
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Anchovy, fried

136,020,10,56,00,0 5/10
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Soya, fried

585,613,710,34,8 2/10
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Soya, fried

139,013,710,34,8 3/10
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Pasta, raw

338,012,068,02,05,0 3/10
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Mussel, pickling brine

169,010,70,014,00,0 3/10
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Mussel, pickled

699,910,70,014,00,0 3/10
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Pasta, with vegetables, raw

334,012,067,02,06,0 3/10
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Corn flour

363,08,776,02,73,0 2/10
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Corn flour

324,08,366,32,89,4 3/10
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Breakfast cereal, wheat, oat, corn and honey

392,08,079,04,93,0 2/10
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Linguiça, mista, cozida, s/ óleo, s/ sal

402,020,53,634,00,0 4/10
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Chicken sausage, breaded (breadcrumbs, egg and refined wheat flour), deep fried (with soy oil), with salt, Brazil

342,017,316,123,20,8 3/10
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Soybean, dry, soaked, boiled

147,016,63,87,26,1 5/10
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Pine nut

689,014,04,068,61,9 3/10
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Soybean, dry, soaked, boiled

570,314,03,87,26,1 4/10
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Pine nut, raw, in shell

689,014,03,968,68,5 4/10
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Brazilian recipe, with rice and jerked beef, with salt, Brazil (white rice, jerked beef, onion, tomato, parsley, with soy oil, with salt)

147,010,710,17,11,5 3/10
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Rye flour

353,08,275,91,811,7 3/10
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Corn, sweet, grain, braised (with oil, onion and garlic), unsalted

177,08,431,42,05,0 3/10
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Peanut, raw, in shell

547,025,27,946,08,1 5/10
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Harina de avena instantánea

389,016,966,36,910,6 4/10
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Instant oat flour

389,016,966,36,910,6 4/10
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Farinha de aveia instantânea

389,016,966,36,910,6 4/10
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Wheat, bran

187,015,621,74,242,8 9/10
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Wheat, bran

790,815,621,74,242,8 8/10
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Oat, raw

387,015,066,36,910,6 4/10
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Wheat whole flour

341,011,568,82,24,0 3/10
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Rye flour

295,010,059,71,815,0 4/10
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White bread, without salt

258,08,053,91,13,5 2/10
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Red bean paste, Frijoles, with black pepper, with oil, onion and garlic, without salt

100,08,413,11,67,3 4/10
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Sunflower seeds

575,027,020,043,02,7 4/10
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Salad dressing, Caesar, homemade, with salt, Brazil (anchovy fillet, lemon juice, mayonnaise, garlic, mustard sauce, worcestershire sauce, olive oil, apple vinegar, with salt)

229,014,73,817,20,5 4/10
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Nut

600,014,03,359,05,2 4/10
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nut, raw, in shell

600,014,03,359,05,2 4/10
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Ground wheat, raw

343,012,670,41,24,0 3/10
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Bread, integral, with out salt

247,010,944,03,06,0 3/10
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white bread, toasted, without salt

300,010,159,22,54,5 3/10
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Flour

326,010,071,53,5 3/10
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Pinto bean, dried, steeped, boiled

383,68,413,70,28,7 3/10
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Pinto bean, dried, steeped, boiled

90,08,413,70,28,7 4/10
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Onion bread, homemade (refined and whole wheat flour, onion, yeast, sugar and salt)

502,09,157,726,11,2 2/10
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Peanut, caramelized

555,020,730,538,96,8 4/10
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Soy, grain, cooked, drained, with olive soy, unsalted

173,015,70,612,08,7 5/10
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Brazil nut, caramelized

594,011,029,647,96,0 3/10
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Broad bean, dried

334,023,056,02,019,0 6/10
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Oat, fiber, Brazil

345,019,341,411,416,0 5/10
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Soybean, flour

418,034,523,520,617,3 7/10
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Pop corn, without oil, without salt

337,012,062,94,215,0 4/10
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Wheat whole flour

316,011,562,62,29,0 3/10

Vitamins and minerals

Showing top foods: 12 / 100
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Food

Miso, soybean paste, vegetables, dry mix, Brazil

Minerals

Calcium 41,9
Iron 1,8
Magnesium 35,3
Phosphorus 116,0
Potassium 154,0
Sodium 0,0
Zinc 1,9

Vitamins

Vitamin A 36,3
Vitamin C 0,0
Vitamin D 0,0
Vitamin E 0,1
Vitamin K
Vitamin B1 0,1
Vitamin B2 0,2
Vitamin B3 0,7
Vitamin B5
Vitamin B6 0,1
Vitamin B12 0,1
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Food

Anchovy, fried

Minerals

Calcium 26,8
Iron 0,9
Magnesium 26,6
Phosphorus 0,0
Potassium 0,0
Sodium 0,0
Zinc 0,4

Vitamins

Vitamin A 28,7
Vitamin C 0,0
Vitamin D 6,3
Vitamin E 0,0
Vitamin K
Vitamin B1
Vitamin B2
Vitamin B3
Vitamin B5
Vitamin B6
Vitamin B12
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Food

Soya, fried

Minerals

Calcium 99,0
Iron 2,8
Magnesium 0,0
Phosphorus 272,0
Potassium 0,0
Sodium 0,0
Zinc 0,0

Vitamins

Vitamin A 1,1
Vitamin C 20,0
Vitamin D 0,0
Vitamin E 0,0
Vitamin K
Vitamin B1
Vitamin B2
Vitamin B3
Vitamin B5
Vitamin B6
Vitamin B12
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Food

Soya, fried

Minerals

Calcium 99,0
Iron 2,8
Magnesium 0,0
Phosphorus 272,0
Potassium 0,0
Sodium 0,0
Zinc 0,0

Vitamins

Vitamin A 1,1
Vitamin C 20,0
Vitamin D 0,0
Vitamin E 0,0
Vitamin K
Vitamin B1
Vitamin B2
Vitamin B3
Vitamin B5
Vitamin B6
Vitamin B12
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Food

Pasta, raw

Minerals

Calcium
Iron
Magnesium
Phosphorus
Potassium
Sodium 0,0
Zinc

Vitamins

Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Vitamin E
Vitamin K
Vitamin B1
Vitamin B2
Vitamin B3
Vitamin B5
Vitamin B6
Vitamin B12
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Food

Mussel, pickling brine

Minerals

Calcium 45,3
Iron 3,7
Magnesium 20,4
Phosphorus 0,0
Potassium 0,0
Sodium 0,0
Zinc 1,6

Vitamins

Vitamin A 53,1
Vitamin C 0,0
Vitamin D 0,0
Vitamin E 1,3
Vitamin K
Vitamin B1
Vitamin B2
Vitamin B3
Vitamin B5
Vitamin B6
Vitamin B12
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Food

Mussel, pickled

Minerals

Calcium 45,3
Iron 3,7
Magnesium 20,4
Phosphorus 0,0
Potassium 0,0
Sodium 0,0
Zinc 1,6

Vitamins

Vitamin A 53,1
Vitamin C 0,0
Vitamin D 0,0
Vitamin E 1,3
Vitamin K
Vitamin B1
Vitamin B2
Vitamin B3
Vitamin B5
Vitamin B6
Vitamin B12
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Food

Pasta, with vegetables, raw

Minerals

Calcium
Iron
Magnesium
Phosphorus
Potassium
Sodium 0,0
Zinc

Vitamins

Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Vitamin E
Vitamin K
Vitamin B1
Vitamin B2
Vitamin B3
Vitamin B5
Vitamin B6
Vitamin B12
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Food

Corn flour

Minerals

Calcium 12,0
Iron 2,0
Magnesium 60,0
Phosphorus 256,0
Potassium 61,0
Sodium 0,7
Zinc 1,6

Vitamins

Vitamin A 0,0
Vitamin C 0,0
Vitamin D 0,0
Vitamin E 0,0
Vitamin K
Vitamin B1
Vitamin B2
Vitamin B3
Vitamin B5
Vitamin B6
Vitamin B12
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Food

Corn flour

Minerals

Calcium 18,0
Iron 2,4
Magnesium 47,0
Phosphorus 39,0
Potassium 120,0
Sodium 0,7
Zinc 1,6

Vitamins

Vitamin A 50,0
Vitamin C 0,0
Vitamin D 0,0
Vitamin E
Vitamin K
Vitamin B1
Vitamin B2
Vitamin B3
Vitamin B5
Vitamin B6
Vitamin B12
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Food

Breakfast cereal, wheat, oat, corn and honey

Minerals

Calcium
Iron 11,9
Magnesium
Phosphorus
Potassium
Sodium 0,7
Zinc

Vitamins

Vitamin A
Vitamin C 51,0
Vitamin D
Vitamin E
Vitamin K
Vitamin B1
Vitamin B2
Vitamin B3
Vitamin B5
Vitamin B6
Vitamin B12
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Food

Linguiça, mista, cozida, s/ óleo, s/ sal

Minerals

Calcium 163,0
Iron 7,8
Magnesium 22,8
Phosphorus 214,0
Potassium 399,0
Sodium 1,0
Zinc 4,4

Vitamins

Vitamin A 0,0
Vitamin C 0,0
Vitamin D 0,0
Vitamin E 0,0
Vitamin K
Vitamin B1 0,1
Vitamin B2 0,3
Vitamin B3 3,0
Vitamin B5
Vitamin B6 0,3
Vitamin B12 2,5

Analysis

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Protein

High

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Carbs

Moderate

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Fat

Moderate

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Calories

Moderate

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Summary

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Low sodium foods for muscle gain: guide list for?

It groups 100 filtered foods; Soy flour is a standout for the muscle gain angle.

Where to start in the table?

Start with Miso, soybean paste, vegetables, dry mix, Brazil, Anchovy, fried, Soya, fried and compare protein, fiber and calories per 100 g.

How to read the list numbers?

All values are per 100 g. Mentally adjust for the portion you actually eat.

Are values per serving or per 100 g?

On this page, unless noted otherwise, main macros are per 100 g.

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