Question: 1 gram of salt equals how many milligrams?
Answer: About a 2-Gram Sodium Diet You have been instructed to follow a 2-gram sodium diet. On this diet, you will limit the total amount of sodium you eat or drink to 2 grams, or 2,000 milligrams (mg), daily. One teaspoon of salt contains 2,300 mg of sodium, so you will need to take in less than this amount per day.