Sodium in Lu Wei: reading labels and cutting salt

The reliable way to judge saltiness is the sodium line on the nutrition label — noting whether it is per serving or per 100 grams, and how many servings the pack contains. The benchmark: Taiwan’s Health Promotion Administration advises adults to keep total daily sodium under 2,400 mg (about 6 g of salt). To eat lighter, ask for drained brine or less sauce, pair with unseasoned foods, avoid other high-sodium items in the same meal, and control portions.

Where the sodium comes from

Sodium in Lu Wei comes mainly from the soy-sauce-based brine and seasonings, plus the processing of some ingredients. The more brine an item absorbs and the more sauce is added, the higher the sodium — which is why “drain more, sauce less” is the most direct fix.

Reading sodium on the label

Under Taiwan FDA nutrition-labelling regulations, packaged food must declare sodium. Watch two things: whether the figure is per serving or per 100 grams, and how many servings the pack contains — multiply accordingly when you finish the whole pack.

Sodium varies widely between items, cuts and recipes, so this site does not publish speculative generic numbers; the label on your actual pack is the only reliable source.

Check the unit: per serving or per 100 g

Check servings per pack and multiply

The actual package label is authoritative

The 2,400 mg daily benchmark

Taiwan’s Health Promotion Administration advises adults to keep total daily sodium under 2,400 mg — roughly 6 grams of salt. Use it as a ruler: if one braised-food meal already covers more than half the daily guideline, keep the rest of the day deliberately light.

People with hypertension, kidney disease or other conditions should follow their doctor’s and dietitian’s individual guidance rather than the general figure.

Practical ways to cut sodium

At the counter: ask for well-drained items and sauce on the side or reduced. At the table: pair with plain rice or blanched greens to dilute overall saltiness, and skip instant noodles or soup in the same meal. For vacuum-packed delivery: read the sodium line first, then portion across multiple sittings instead of finishing the pack at once.

What is the daily sodium guideline?

Taiwan’s Health Promotion Administration advises adults to stay under 2,400 mg of sodium per day, about 6 grams of salt. Follow individual medical guidance where health conditions apply.

Is Lu Wei always salty?

Not necessarily — it depends on the item, how much brine it absorbs and added sauces. Sodium differs even between same-named products, so rely on the actual package label rather than generic estimates.

Can people with hypertension eat Lu Wei?

Follow your doctor’s and dietitian’s individual guidance first. General practice: pick lower-sodium items by label, control portions, drain the brine, go light on sauce, and balance the rest of the day’s meals.