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Table salt

Calories & nutrition facts

calorieskcal per 100 g

Protein0 g

Carbs0 g

Fat0 g

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Nutrition facts

Per 100 g% DV

Calories 0 kcal —
Protein 0 g 0%
Carbohydrate 0 g 0%
Fat 0 g 0%
Saturated fat 0 g 0%
Fibre 0 g 0%
Sugars 0 g —
Sodium 38758 mg 1685%
Cholesterol 0 mg 0%

Vitamins & minerals

Per 100 g% DV

Vitamins

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%
Thiamin (B1) 0 mg 0%
Riboflavin (B2) 0 mg 0%
Niacin (B3) 0 mg 0%
Pantothenic acid (B5) 0 mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0 mg 0%
Biotin (B7) 0 µg 0%
Folate (B9) 0 µg 0%
Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
Choline 0 mg 0%

Minerals

Calcium 24 mg 2%
Iron 0.33 mg 2%
Magnesium 1 mg 0%
Phosphorus 0 mg 0%
Potassium 8 mg 0%
Zinc 0.1 mg 1%
Copper 0.03 mg 3%
Manganese 0.1 mg 4%
Selenium 0.1 µg 0%
Iodine 2000 µg 1333%

Calories by portion

Portion	Weight	Calories	Protein	Carbs	Fat
100 g	100 g	0	0 g	0 g	0 g
1 × tsp	6 g	0	0 g	0 g	0 g
1 × tbsp	18 g	0	0 g	0 g	0 g
1 × cup	292 g	0	0 g	0 g	0 g
1 × dash	0.4 g	0	0 g	0 g	0 g
2 × tsp	12 g	0	0 g	0 g	0 g
½ × tsp	3 g	0	0 g	0 g	0 g
3 × tsp	18 g	0	0 g	0 g	0 g
4 × tsp	24 g	0	0 g	0 g	0 g

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Questions about Table salt

When should you salt pasta water?

Add table salt once the water is boiling, before you add the pasta, so it dissolves evenly. Stir the water, then cook the pasta as usual; the pasta absorbs some of the seasoning as it cooks.

How do you stop table salt clumping in the salt cellar?

Keep it in an airtight container away from steam and moisture; storing it beside a kettle or cooker can make it damp and lumpy. If it does clump, break it up with a clean, dry spoon.

Can you use table salt to season meat before cooking?

Yes. Sprinkle it evenly over the meat before it goes into the pan or oven, rather than tipping it on in a few spots; for a roast, seasoning ahead gives the salt time to spread through the surface.

Can you use table salt in baking?

Yes; it dissolves readily in dough and batter. Measure it carefully, since a small overshoot can make bread or cakes taste noticeably salty.

Is table salt different from sea salt?

Both are mostly sodium chloride and season food in much the same way. Table salt is usually fine-grained and dissolves quickly, while sea salt can have larger, crunchier crystals; use a similar weight when substituting, as spoonfuls can pack differently.

Does table salt contain iodine?

The table salt described here contains iodine, but not every product sold as table salt is iodised. If iodine content matters to you, look for “iodised” on the packaging.

How much sodium is in a teaspoon of table salt?

A teaspoon weighing 6 g contains 2325 mg of sodium. A level spoon is easier to measure consistently than a heaped one.

Source: USDA FoodData Central 173468 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded