*The USDA’s recommended maximum daily allowance (RDA) for sodium is 2,300 mg for most healthy adults and 1,500 mg for African-Americans, the elderly, and those prone to hypertension.
Ramen with pork belly, pork shoulder, and poached egg ($16) from Momofuku Noodle Bar.
Sodium: 3,440 mg
Percent of RDA: 150
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Two pieces of fried chicken with mashed potatoes, biscuit, and soda ($5.88) from Popeyes.
Sodium: 2,910 mg
Percent of RDA: 127
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Chicken with dried red pepper ($6.45) from Empire Szechuan.
Sodium: 2,710 mg
Percent of RDA: 118
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Soppressata Piccante pizza ($16) from Motorino.
Sodium: 2,450 mg
Percent of RDA: 107
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The Recession Special: two hot dogs and a papaya drink ($4.45) from Gray’s Papaya.
Sodium: 2,000 mg
Percent of RDA: 87
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Pollo asado burrito with black beans and sour cream ($7.35) from Dos Toros.
Sodium: 1,720 mg
Percent of RDA: 75
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Caesar salad with croutons and Caesar dressing ($4.50) from Mangia.
Sodium: 1,070 mg
Percent of RDA: 47
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Bagel with lox-cream- cheese schmear ($3.45) from Russ & Daughters.
Sodium: 810 mg
Percent of RDA: 35
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Black cod with miso ($26) from Nobu Next Door.
Sodium: 780 mg
Percent of RDA: 34
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