Honey vs. Table salt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between honey and table salt
- Table salt covers your daily need for sodium, 1685% more than honey.
- The glycemic index of honey is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Honey and Salt, table.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +550% |
| Contains more IronIron | +27.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +20% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +120% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +700% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +300% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +25% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.3 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
82.4 g
Water:
17.1 g
Other:
0.2 g
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
0.2 g
Other:
99.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +8450% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +49800% |
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Fats
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Saturated fat | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 4mg | 38758mg | 1685% |
| Fructose | 40.94g | 51% | |
| Carbs | 82.4g | 0g | 27% |
| Calories | 304kcal | 0kcal | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.038mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 24mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.024mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.8µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Folate | 2µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.068mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Protein | 0.3g | 0g | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.08mg | 0.1mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.121mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 4mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.42mg | 0.33mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.036mg | 0.03mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 0g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.22mg | 0.1mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 52mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 82.2g | 0g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 2mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 82.12g | 0g | N/A |
| Choline | 2.2mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.004mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.004mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.008mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.01mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.008mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.001mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.011mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.009mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.001mg | 0mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Fats diet | Equal | |
| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index diet |
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
0%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
510%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Table salt is lower in Sugar (difference - 82.12g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Table salt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is cheaper?
Table salt is cheaper (difference - $2.9)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Honey contains less Sodium (difference - 38754mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Honey is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Honey is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated fat (0 g)