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Table salt vs. Noodles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Table salt and Noodles?

  • Noodles is richer than Table salt in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Folate, Iron, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Manganese.
  • Table salt's daily need coverage for Sodium is 1685% more.
  • The amount of Sodium in Noodles is lower.

We used Salt, table and Noodles, egg, enriched, cooked types in this article.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0.71% 7.2% 0.71% 12% 10% 2.7% 0% 5055% 13% 0.55%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 3.6% 3.4% 55% 33% 18% 33% 0.65% 41% 130%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2000%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +375%
Contains more IronIron +345.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +226.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +550%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +215%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +23800%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Noodles
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 1.3% 3.4% 3% 72% 31% 39% 16% 11% 11% 0% 63% 14%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
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 FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0.2 g
Other: 99.8 g
5% 2% 25% 68%
Protein: 4.54 g
Fats: 2.07 g
Carbs: 25.16 g
Water: 67.73 g
Other: 0.5 g
Contains more OtherOther +19860%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +33765%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Table salt Noodles
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Table salt Noodles Opinion
Calories 0kcal 138kcal Noodles
Protein 0g 4.54g Noodles
Fats 0g 2.07g Noodles
Net carbs 0g 23.96g Noodles
Carbs 0g 25.16g Noodles
Cholesterol 0mg 29mg Table salt
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU Noodles
Magnesium 1mg 21mg Noodles
Calcium 24mg 12mg Table salt
Potassium 8mg 38mg Noodles
Iron 0.33mg 1.47mg Noodles
Sugar 0g 0.4g Table salt
Fiber 0g 1.2g Noodles
Copper 0.03mg 0.098mg Noodles
Zinc 0.1mg 0.65mg Noodles
Phosphorus 0mg 76mg Noodles
Sodium 38758mg 5mg Noodles
Vitamin A 0IU 21IU Noodles
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 6µg Noodles
Vitamin E 0mg 0.17mg Noodles
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Noodles
Manganese 0.1mg 0.315mg Noodles
Selenium 0.1µg 23.9µg Noodles
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.289mg Noodles
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.136mg Noodles
Vitamin B3 0mg 2.077mg Noodles
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.263mg Noodles
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.046mg Noodles
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.09µg Noodles
Folate 0µg 84µg Noodles
Trans Fat 0g 0.029g Table salt
Choline 0mg 25.7mg Noodles
Saturated Fat 0g 0.419g Table salt
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.581g Noodles
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.552g Noodles
Tryptophan 0mg 0.043mg Noodles
Threonine 0mg 0.138mg Noodles
Isoleucine 0mg 0.19mg Noodles
Leucine 0mg 0.365mg Noodles
Lysine 0mg 0.137mg Noodles
Methionine 0mg 0.086mg Noodles
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.24mg Noodles
Valine 0mg 0.22mg Noodles
Histidine 0mg 0.121mg Noodles

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Table salt Noodles
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
0%
Table salt
20%
Noodles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
510%
Table salt
33%
Noodles

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.419g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Table salt
Table salt is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Noodles
Noodles contains less Sodium (difference - 38753mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Noodles
Noodles is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Noodles
Noodles is relatively richer in vitamins

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Table salt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173468/nutrients
  2. Noodles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169732/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.