Which food item is typically considered to be high in sodium?

Pickles are typically considered to be high in sodium because they undergo a pickling process that includes soaking in a brine solution, which is primarily made of salt and water. This process not only preserves the cucumbers (or other vegetables) but also imparts the salty flavor characteristic of pickles. Due to the amount of salt used in pickling, pickles can have significantly higher sodium content compared to many unprocessed foods.

In contrast, fresh carrots, rice, and whole grain bread generally contain much lower levels of sodium. Fresh carrots are naturally low in sodium, rice is usually cooked without added salt unless intentionally seasoned, and while whole grain bread can contain some sodium, it is typically much less than that found in pickled products.