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Table salt vs. Orange juice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Table salt and Orange juice

  • Table salt has less Vitamin C, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Potassium than Orange juice.
  • Table salt covers your daily need of Sodium 1685% more than Orange juice.
  • Orange juice has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Salt, table and Orange juice, raw.

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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 Calcium +118.2%
Contains more Iron +65%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Manganese +614.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1000%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +2400%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Copper +46.7%
Equal in Selenium - 0.1
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 13% 1% 0% 1% 5056% 3% 10% 14% 1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 8% 8% 8% 18% 1% 2% 15% 2% 1%
Contains more Calcium +118.2%
Contains more Iron +65%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Manganese +614.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1000%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +2400%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Copper +46.7%
Equal in Selenium - 0.1

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 1% 0% 167% 23% 7% 8% 12% 10% 23% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +24850%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +44050%
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0.2 g
Other: 99.8 g
10% 88%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 10.4 g
Water: 88.3 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more Other +24850%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +44050%

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 Orange juice
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Table salt Orange juice Opinion
Net carbs 0g 10.2g Orange juice
Protein 0g 0.7g Orange juice
Fats 0g 0.2g Orange juice
Carbs 0g 10.4g Orange juice
Calories 0kcal 45kcal Orange juice
Sugar 0g 8.4g Table salt
Fiber 0g 0.2g Orange juice
Calcium 24mg 11mg Table salt
Iron 0.33mg 0.2mg Table salt
Magnesium 1mg 11mg Orange juice
Phosphorus 0mg 17mg Orange juice
Potassium 8mg 200mg Orange juice
Sodium 38758mg 1mg Orange juice
Zinc 0.1mg 0.05mg Table salt
Copper 0.03mg 0.044mg Orange juice
Manganese 0.1mg 0.014mg Table salt
Selenium 0.1µg 0.1µg
Vitamin A 0IU 200IU Orange juice
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 10µg Orange juice
Vitamin E 0mg 0.04mg Orange juice
Vitamin C 0mg 50mg Orange juice
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.09mg Orange juice
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.03mg Orange juice
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.4mg Orange juice
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.19mg Orange juice
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.04mg Orange juice
Folate 0µg 30µg Orange juice
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg Orange juice
Tryptophan 0mg 0.002mg Orange juice
Threonine 0mg 0.008mg Orange juice
Isoleucine 0mg 0.008mg Orange juice
Leucine 0mg 0.013mg Orange juice
Lysine 0mg 0.009mg Orange juice
Methionine 0mg 0.003mg Orange juice
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.009mg Orange juice
Valine 0mg 0.011mg Orange juice
Histidine 0mg 0.003mg Orange juice
Saturated Fat 0g 0.024g Table salt
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.036g Orange juice
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.04g Orange juice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Table salt Orange juice
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
22%
Orange juice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
510%
Table salt
6%
Orange juice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.4g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.024g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Orange juice
Orange juice contains less Sodium (difference - 38757mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Orange juice
Orange juice is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Orange juice
Orange juice 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 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.

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. Orange juice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169098/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.