Table salt vs. Butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between table salt and butter
- Table salt has less vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin B12, vitamin K, and polyunsaturated fat.
- Table salt's daily need coverage for sodium is 1685% more.
- Butter is lower in sodium.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Salt, table and Butter, without salt.
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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 IronIron | +1550% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +87.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2400% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +200% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +900% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
0.2 g
Other:
99.8 g
Protein:
0.85 g
Fats:
81.11 g
Carbs:
0.06 g
Water:
17.94 g
Other:
0.04 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +249400% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +8870% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 38758mg | 11mg | 1685% |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 50.489g | 229% |
| Fats | 0g | 81.11g | 125% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 684µg | 76% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 215mg | 72% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 23.43g | 59% |
| Calories | 0kcal | 717kcal | 36% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 3.01g | 20% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 2.32mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.17µg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 7µg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.33mg | 0.02mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.1mg | 0.004mg | 4% |
| Choline | 0mg | 18.8mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 0mg | 24mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.034mg | 3% |
| Protein | 0g | 0.85g | 2% |
| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.016mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.1µg | 1µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.11mg | 2% |
| Folate | 0µg | 3µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 0.06g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 0.06g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 1mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 24mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 8mg | 24mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.06g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.1mg | 0.09mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.005mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.003mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0mg | 0.051mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0mg | 0.057mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.315g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.166g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
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26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
510%
4%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Table salt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 215mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Table salt is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.06g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Table salt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 50.489g)
Which food is cheaper?
Table salt is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter contains less Sodium (difference - 38747mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Butter is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.