On average, Indians consume around 8 to 10 grams of salt per day, which is around twice the WHO-recommended daily upper limit of 5 grams. A high-sodium diet has been shown to cause hypertension. It has been found that 1 in every 8 Indians suffers from Hypertension. On average, a spoonful of normal pickle contains around 560 mg of sodium, making 2 servings a day a dangerous 35% to 40% of our recommended sodium intake.