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1. Salt Facts
2. Tips for Cooking and Storage
3. Types of Salt
4. Salt Nutritional Value
5. Salt Health Benefits

Salt Facts

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Types of Salt

Salt Nutritional Value

Spices ” Salt ” ( Nutritional value )
Nutritional value per 6 g – 1 Tablespoon
Salt, table

Nutrient ( Proximate’s )	Unit	Value	Daily Value %
Energy	kcal	0
Protein	g	0.00
Total lipid (fat)	g	0.00
Carbohydrate, by difference	g	0.00
Fiber, total dietary	g	0.0
Sugars, total	g	0.00
Minerals
Calcium, Ca	mg	1	%
Iron, Fe	mg	0.02	0.1%
Magnesium, Mg	mg	0
Phosphorus, P	mg	0
Potassium, K	mg	0
Sodium, Na	mg	2325	%
Zinc, Zn	mg	0.01	%
Copper, Cu	mg	0.002	%
Manganese, Mn	mg	0.006	%
Selenium, Se	mcg	0.0
Vitamins
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid	mg	0.0
Thiamin (B-1)	mg	0.000
Riboflavin (B-2)	mg	0.000
Niacin (B-3)	mg	0.000
Pantothenic acid (B-5)	mg	0.000
Vitamin (B-6)	mg	0.000
Folate (B-9)	mcg	0
Vitamin (B-12)	mcg	0.00
Vitamin A, RAE	mcg	0
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)	mg	0.00
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)	mcg	0
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)	mcg	0.0
Lipids
Saturated Fatty Acids	g	0.000
Monounsaturated Fatty Acids	g	0.000
Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids	g	0.000
Trans Fatty Acids	g	0.000
Carotenoids
Beta-Carotene	mcg	0
Beta-Cryptoxanthin	mcg	0
Lutein + zeaxanthin	mcg	0

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.

Percentages are roughly approximated using (RDA) Recommended Dietary Allowances for adults. Source: USDA United States Department of Agriculture

Reference Values for Nutrition – FDA U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Salt Nutritional Value

Salt Health Benefits

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References

Nutrient Database – USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)

Reference Values for Nutrition – FDA U.S. Food and Drug Administration

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