Salty Dessert Shockers

It seems so unfair. How can something so rich and sweet so be high in salt? Well, life is not fair, and this chocolate doughnut packs 340 mg of salt. That's more than double the amount in a bag of Wise potato chips.

(Source: Starbucks)

Starbucks Apple Bran Muffin

What says wholesome like an apple bran muffin? You can grab one at Starbucks and think you're healthifying, but at a whopping 520 mg of salt, you'd better plan on salad for dinner because federal guidelines recommend no more than 2300 mg in an entire day.

(Source: Starbucks)

McDonald's Chocolate Triple Thick

Salt in a milk shake? There's lots of it hidden in McDonald's large chocolate shake - 510 mgs to be exact or nearly 21 percent of your recommended daily intake.

(Source: McDonald's)

Dairy Queen Pecan Mudslide

A DQ Pecan Mudslide sounds like a naughty idea because it is. But aside from the fat and sugar, it's packing a naughty surprise - 320mg of salt. That's twice as much as a 1 oz. bag of Doritos.

(Source: Dairy Queen)

Duncan Hines Devils Food Cake

You might think you're safe if you bake your own. Not true if you buy Duncan Hines Devils Food Cake and frost it with chocolate. Have a slice and that will be 380mg of your salt allowance,please.

Cakes and pastries can be surprisingly high in sodium. Baking powder is one of the main culprits.

(Source: Duncan Hines)

Krispy Kreme Cake Donut

Few things say simple pleasure like a Krispy Kreme Cake Donut. But if you choose to indulge in this treat, remember that you're getting 320 mg of salt.

(Source: Krispy Kreme)

Starbucks Blueberry Scone

One feels so elegant and civilized ordering a scone, no? Maybe, but nibble on a Starbucks Blueberry Scone and bank 420 mg worth of salt, that's almost as much as a slice of Domino's 14" cheese pizza.

(Source: Starbucks)