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21 Foods With More Sodium Than A Pack of Ramen 

There are worse heart-harming meals than ramen out there.

Have you given up your weekly bowl of ramen in hopes of debloating and shedding those last few pesky pounds? If so, we're proudly applauding you—Nissin's chicken-flavored Top Ramen boasts 1,560 milligrams of sodium in the entire package; and no one sticks to just the half-package serving size.

Although you've steered clear of the college student's dinner staple, other foods that you order out or that may be lurking in your kitchen may boast more salt than a pack of ramen. Find out what they are below, and while you're at it, be sure to avoid The 150 Unhealthiest Grocery Foods in America.

KFC Chicken Pot Pie

KFC chicken pot pie
Courtesy of KFC

790 calories, 46 g fat (37 g saturated fat, 0 g trans fat), 2,120 mg sodium, 66 g carbs (3 g fiber, 7 g sugar), 29 g protein

Panera Bread Bistro French Onion Soup

Panera french onion soup
Courtesy of Panera
per bowl: 310 calories, 13 g fat (6 g saturated, 0 g trans fat), 1,670 mg sodium, 35 g carbs (4 g fiber, 15 g sugar), 12 g protein

Arby's Mozzarella Sticks

Arbys mozzarella sticks
Courtesy of Arby's
per 4-piece: 460 calories, 23 g fat (9 g saturated fat, 0.5 g trans fat) 1,570 mg sodium, 41 g carbs (2 g fiber, 6 g sugar), 20 g protein

McDonald's Big Breakfast with Hotcakes

Mcdonalds big breakfast
Courtesy of McDonald's

1,350 calories, 65 g fat (25 g saturated fat, 0.5 g trans fat), 2,100 mg sodium, 155 g carbs (6 g fiber, 48 g sugar), 35 g protein

Progresso New England Clam Chowder

progresso clam chowder
Courtesy of Progresso
per 2 cups: 360 calories, 16 g fat (4 g saturated fat, 0 g trans fat), 1,780 mg sodium, 40 g carbs (2 g fiber, 4 g sugar), 12 g protein

Wendy's Taco Salad

Wendys taco salad
Courtesy of Wendy's

per full size: 660 calories, 32 g fat (13 g saturated fat, 1 g trans fat), 1,820 mg sodium, 63 g carbs (10 g fiber, 18 g sugar), 32 g protein

Quiznos Classic Italian 12-inch Sandwich

Quiznos classic italian
Courtesy of Quiznos
1,410 calories, 78 g fat (25 g saturated fat, 1 g trans fat), 4,150 mg sodium, 117 g carbs (6 g fiber, 17 g sugar), 60 g protein

Panera Bread Bacon Turkey Bravo

Panera bacon turkey bravo
Courtesy of Panera
630 calories, 25 g fat (9 g saturated fat), 1,620 mg sodium, 57 g carbs (3 g fiber, 6 g sugar), 34 g protein

Friendly's Loaded Waffle Fries

Friendlys loaded waffle fries
Courtesy of Friendly's
1,300-1,500 calories, 100 g fat (30 g saturated fat), 4,410 mg sodium, 90 g carbs (10 g fiber, n/a sugar), 20 g protein

Bonefish Grill Ahi Tuna Poke

Bonefish grill ahi tuna poke
Courtesy of Bonefish Grill
540 calories, 30 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 6,700 mg sodium, 43 g carbs (5 g fiber, 11 g sugar), 26 g protein

Hungry-Man Selects Golden Battered Chicken with Cheese Fries

Hungry man chicken cheese fries
Courtesy of Hungry-Man
690 calories, 32 g fat (10 g saturated fat), 1,620 mg sodium, 73 g carbs (8 g fiber, 2 g sugar), 28 g protein

Red Baron Thin & Crispy Pepperoni Pizza

Red baron thin pepperoni
Courtesy of Red Baron
per whole pizza: 1,170 cals, 57 g fat (27 g sat), 3,030 mg sodium, 123 g carbs (6 g fiber, 27 g sugar), 42 g protein

Applebee's New England Fish & Chips/Hand Battered Fish Fry

fish and chips
Courtesy of Applebee's
1,990 calories, 137 g fat (24 g saturated fat), 4,540 mg sodium, 134 g carbs (10 g fiber, 14 g sugar), 55 g protein

Red Lobster Crispy Calamari and Vegetables

Red lobster crispy calamari
Courtesy of Red Lobster
1,770 calories, 122 g fat (12 g saturated fat, 0.5 g trans fat), 4,570 mg sodium, 138 g carbs (8 g fiber, 19 g sugar), 31 g protein

SeaPak Maryland Style Crab Cakes

Seapak crab cakes
Courtesy of SeaPak
per 2 crab cakes with 2 oz. sauce: 480 calories, 26 g fat (3 g saturated), 1,660 mg sodium, 38 g carbs (1 g fiber, 3 g sugar), 22 g protein

Hungry-Man Home-Style Meatloaf

Hungry man meatloaf
Courtesy of Hungry-Man
per package: 660 calories, 35 g fat (12 g saturated), 1,660 mg sodium, 61 g carbohydrates, 5 g fiber, 26 g protein

Progresso Hearty Chicken Pot Pie Style

Progresso chicken pot pie
Courtesy of Progresso
per 2 cups: 300 calories, 10 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 1,640 mg sodium, 42 g carbs (4 g fiber, 4 g sugar), 14 g protein

Olive Garden Tour of Italy

Olive garden tour of italy
Courtesy of Olive Garden

1,520 calories, 96 g fat (48 g saturated fat, 1.5 g trans fat), 3,250 mg sodium, 92 g carbs (6 g fiber, 19 g sugar), 75 g protein

Sonic Asian Sweet Chili Boneless Wings

Sonic boneless wings
Courtesy of Sonic
per 12-piece: 1,060 calories, 49 g fat (19 g saturated fat, 1 g trans fat), 3,930 mg sodium, 92 carbs (5 g fiber, 51 g sugar), 62 g protein

IHOP Bacon Temptation Omelette

Ihop bacon temptation omelet
Courtesy of IHOP
1,080 calories, 85 g fat (35 g saturated fat, 1.5 g trans fat), 2,310 mg sodium, 16 g carbs (1 g fiber, 7 g sugar), 64 g protein

Panera Bread Southwest Chicken Tortilla Broth Bowl

Panera chicken tortilla broth bowl
Courtesy of Panera
480 calories, 16 g fat (2 g saturated fat, 0 g trans fat), 1,680 mg sodium, 50 g carbs (6 g fiber, 10 g sugar), 19 g protein
April Benshosan
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