Salt -
is a good source of folate, dietary fiber, and vitamins C and K
1. Salt Facts
2. Tips for Cooking and Storage
3. Types of Salt
4. Salt Nutritional Value
5. Salt Health Benefits
Salt Facts
History and Origin
Types of Salt
Types of Salt
Salt Nutritional Value
Spices ” Salt ” ( Nutritional value )
Nutritional value per 6 g – 1 Tablespoon
Salt, table
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Nutrient ( Proximate’s )
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Unit
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Value
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Daily Value %
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Energy
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kcal
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0
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Protein
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g
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0.00
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Total lipid (fat)
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g
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0.00
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Carbohydrate, by difference
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g
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0.00
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Fiber, total dietary
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g
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0.0
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Sugars, total
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g
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0.00
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Minerals
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Calcium, Ca
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mg
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1
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%
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Iron, Fe
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mg
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0.02
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0.1%
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Magnesium, Mg
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mg
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0
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Phosphorus, P
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mg
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0
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Potassium, K
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mg
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0
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Sodium, Na
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mg
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2325
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%
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Zinc, Zn
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mg
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0.01
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%
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Copper, Cu
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mg
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0.002
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%
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Manganese, Mn
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mg
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0.006
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%
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Selenium, Se
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mcg
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0.0
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Vitamins
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Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid
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mg
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0.0
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Thiamin (B-1)
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mg
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0.000
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Riboflavin (B-2)
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mg
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0.000
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Niacin (B-3)
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mg
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0.000
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Pantothenic acid (B-5)
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mg
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0.000
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Vitamin (B-6)
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mg
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0.000
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Folate (B-9)
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mcg
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0
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|
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Vitamin (B-12)
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mcg
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0.00
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Vitamin A, RAE
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mcg
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0
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Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)
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mg
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0.00
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Vitamin D (D2 + D3)
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mcg
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0
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Vitamin K (phylloquinone)
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mcg
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0.0
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Lipids
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Saturated Fatty Acids
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g
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0.000
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Monounsaturated Fatty Acids
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g
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0.000
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Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids
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g
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0.000
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Trans Fatty Acids
|
g
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0.000
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Carotenoids
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Beta-Carotene
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mcg
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0
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Beta-Cryptoxanthin
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mcg
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0
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Lutein + zeaxanthin
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mcg
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0
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Reference Values are based on a 2,000 Calorie Intake, for Adults and Children 4 or More Years of Age. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Percentages are roughly approximated using (RDA) Recommended Dietary Allowances for adults. Source: USDA United States Department of Agriculture
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Reference Values for Nutrition – FDA U.S. Food and Drug Administration
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Salt Nutritional Value
Salt Health Benefits
Salt
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References
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Nutrient Database – USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)
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Reference Values for Nutrition – FDA U.S. Food and Drug Administration
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