Pickles, olives, and relish

Pickles, processed olives, and relish are all examples of cured or pickled foods. During the curing or pickling process, large amounts of salt are usually added. A single pickle spear, for example, can contain more than 300 mg of sodium. Similarly, 2 tablespoons of sweet pickle relish contain 244 mg of sodium.

Processed olives are also salty because they are cured and fermented to taste less bitter. Five green pickled olives contain about 195 mg of sodium, which is a significant portion of the daily amount in such a small serving.

Reduced sodium pickles, olives, and relish are available in many grocery stores and contain less sodium than their traditional counterparts. However, even low-sodium options can be high in sodium, so you should still watch your portions.