Salt free from Baker's standard Researchers analyzed salt in 2,000 types of bread in 32 countries. Here's what they found. If you are worried about sodium intake, watch out for bread. Bread contributes the most to sodium in the diet in many countries around the world. It turns out that bread contributes the most to dietary sodium in countries around the world shows an analysis of the salt content in 2000 breads sold in 32 countries and regions. More than a third of the breads exceeded the maximum target for bread salt, set to -1.13g of salt per 100g, or the equivalent of half a teaspoon of salt for about two slices of bread. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about nine out of every 10 children and adults exceed their daily sodium intake (2.3 g or one teaspoon). Some of the products analyzed - such as rosemary focaccia - are "saltier than seawater". This bread contained more than a teaspoon of salt per 100 g (or about two slices), exceedi...