What is the principal food source of chloride?

Answer 1

The principal food source of chloride is table salt.

Your body rapidly excretes chloride, so it's essential that you replace it on a daily basis to maintain a healthy metabolism. Healthy adults should consume 1.5 grams of sodium and 2.3 grams of chloride each day (3.8 grams of salt) to replace the amount lost daily on average through sweat and to achieve a diet that provides sufficient amounts of other essential nutrients. Chloride occurs naturally in foods at levels normally less than 0.36 milligrams per gram of food. The average intake of chloride on a salt-free diet is approximately 100 milligrams per day. The most common dietary source is table salt, which is made up of sodium and chloride ions. Healthier sources of chloride include kelp, olives, rye, tomatoes, lettuce, and celery, but it doesn't occur in these foods in large enough amounts to supply the needs of an active adult. Active adults who eat a diet devoid of salt, along with people who are ill with vomiting or diarrhea may need supplemental additional chloride.