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Sneaky Sodium

February 7, 2011

Which has more sodium: 1 oz of oil-roasted, salted peanuts, or 3/4 cup (1.1 oz) Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes ®? Have your answer? Some of you may be surprised to know that the cereal (140 mg) has MORE sodium than salted peanuts (90 mg). But how could that be?! Sodium can be very, very sneaky…. Salt (sodium) is used as a preservative, which…