Salt and Sugar Daily Limit Calculator
Track your daily salt and sugar intake. Our calculator helps you determine the safe daily limit for your health.
Your Daily Intake
How to use
- Enter your age and gender.
- Select your physical activity level.
- Get the recommended daily salt and sugar intake.
- Compare with your actual consumption and adjust your diet.
Daily salt intake
The WHO recommends consuming no more than 5 g of salt per day (about 2 g of sodium). Excessive salt intake increases the risk of hypertension and cardiovascular disease.
Adults are recommended to limit salt intake to 5 g per day. For children, the norm is lower depending on age.
Daily sugar intake
The WHO recommends limiting free sugar intake to less than 10% of total caloric intake, ideally to 5%.
For an adult, this is approximately 25–50 g of sugar per day. Excessive sugar consumption leads to obesity, diabetes, and tooth decay.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the daily salt intake for adults?
The WHO recommends no more than 5 g of salt (1 teaspoon) per day for adults.
How much sugar can you eat per day?
The recommended intake of free sugars is up to 25–50 g per day for adults. This includes sugar in drinks, sweets, and processed foods.
Why is it important to control salt and sugar intake?
Excess salt intake raises blood pressure and the risk of stroke. Too much sugar leads to obesity, type 2 diabetes, and tooth decay.
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