Salt: calories and nutrition facts
100 g of salt has 0 kcal. 1 tsp (6 g): 0 kcal.
Salt is in the family Spices & herbs. Per 100 g it provides 0 g protein, 0 g carbohydrates (0 g fiber) and 0 g fat.
What salt provides most
No nutrient reaches 10% of the Daily Value in 100 g of salt.
Worth knowing, per 100 g: sodium: 38,758 mg.
Salt per serving
The serving is 1 tsp, 6 g, from USDA's household measure.
| Nutrient | 100 g | 1 tsp |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 0 kcal | 0 kcal |
| Protein | 0 g | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 38,758 mg | 2,325 mg |
Salt nutrition facts (per 100 g)
Macronutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 0 kcal | — |
| Protein | 0 g | 0 % |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0 % |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 % |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0 g | — |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g | 0 % |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 % |
| Total sugars | 0 g | — |
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0 % |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0 % |
| Vitamin E | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Vitamin K | 0 µg | 0 % |
| B1 · Thiamin | 0 mg | 0 % |
| B2 · Riboflavin | 0 mg | 0 % |
| B3 · Niacin | 0 mg | 0 % |
| B6 | 0 mg | 0 % |
| B9 · Folate | 0 µg | 0 % |
| B12 | 0 µg | 0 % |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 24 mg | 2 % |
| Iron | 0.33 mg | 2 % |
| Magnesium | 1 mg | 0 % |
| Phosphorus | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Potassium | 8 mg | 0 % |
| Sodium | 38,758 mg | 1685 % |
| Zinc | 0.1 mg | 1 % |
| Selenium | 0.1 µg | 0 % |
Fatty acids & more
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Omega-3 · ALA | 0 g | — |
| Omega-3 · EPA | 0 g | — |
| Omega-3 · DHA | 0 g | — |
% DV: FDA Daily Values (2020), 2,000-calorie adult diet; «—» where none is set. Not a personal recommendation.
Compared with other spices & herbs
Of 5 foods in this family on Micela, salt ranks 5th for calories per 100 g. See the full table.
Where it comes from
It has no origin: mined and evaporated worldwide.
Approximate origin, under review.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories does salt have?
100 g of salt has 0 kcal. 1 tsp (6 g) has 0 kcal.
How much protein does salt have?
0 g per 100 g; 0 g in 1 tsp.
How many carbs does salt have?
0 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, of which 0 g is fiber and 0 g sugars.
Where does salt come from?
It has no origin: mined and evaporated worldwide. This is an approximate origin, under review.
Source
USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 28 (2015) · NDB 2047 · Salt, table · Salt, table
One serving (1 tsp) is about 0% of a 2,000-calorie diet. Work out how many calories you need · How we calculate these numbers