Table salt

Salt, also known as table salt, or rock salt, is a crystalline mineral that is composed primarily of sodium chloride (NaCl), a chemical compound belonging to the larger class of ionic salts. It is essential for animal life in small quantities, but is harmful to animals and plants in excess. Salt is one of the oldest, most ubiquitous food seasonings and salting is an important method of food preservation. The taste of salt (saltiness) is one of th... More

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Compatible with dietary restrictions:

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Also known as:

  • Salt,
  • Edible salt,
  • NaCl,
  • Sodium chloride

Food & Drink

Nutrients per 100g:

Nutrient Quantity per 100g
  • 99.8 g (3.52 oz )
  • 0.2 g (0.0071 oz )
  • 0.024 g (0.000847 oz )
  • 0.00033 g (0.00001164 oz )
  • 0.001 g (0.0000353 oz )
  • 0.008 g (0.000282 oz )
  • 38.758 g (1.3671 oz )
  • 0.0001 g (0.000003527 oz )
  • 0.00003 g (0.0000010582 oz )
  • 0.000002 g (7.1E-8 oz )
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USDA Equivalent:

  • 02047
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