I would think it would reduce the sodium somewhat. Because I try to avoid additives and preservatives, I switched over to no salt added canned veggies and double check the ingredients label to make sure it just contains the veggie and water. I found these to be a good substitute when fresh or frozen aren't available or sometimes just for convenience. I usually add some herbs/spices when heating and sometimes a pinch of sea salt. Much better than the regular high-sodium canned veggies.