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Table salt vs. Pudding — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between table salt and pudding?

  • Pudding has more vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B2, copper, calcium, vitamin D, selenium, and vitamin B5 than table salt.
  • Table salt's daily need coverage for sodium is 1681% higher.
  • Pudding is lower in sodium.
  • Pudding has a higher glycemic index (47) than table salt (0).

We used Salt, table and Puddings, chocolate, dry mix, regular, prepared with whole milk types in this comparison.

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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 14% 32% 13% 13% 37% 13% 37% 13% 13% 20%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1900%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +341.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1775%
Contains more CopperCopper +270%
Contains more ZincZinc +380%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3600%
~equal in Iron ~0.34mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.097mg

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%
Pudding
12
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% 13% 1.2% 17% 9.5% 36% 2.5% 20% 6.9% 39% 0.75% 3% 6.2%
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 Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
3% 3% 20% 73%
Protein: 3.16 g
Fats: 3.15 g
Carbs: 19.64 g
Water: 73.13 g
Other: 0.92 g
Contains more OtherOther +10747.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +36465%

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 Pudding
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 Pudding DV% diff.
Sodium 38758mg 98mg 1681%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.31µg 13%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.157mg 12%
Phosphorus 0mg 87mg 12%
Copper 0.03mg 0.111mg 9%
Saturated fat 0g 1.81g 8%
Calcium 24mg 106mg 8%
Carbs 0g 19.64g 7%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.326mg 7%
Selenium 0.1µg 3.7µg 7%
Calories 0kcal 120kcal 6%
Vitamin D 0IU 44IU 6%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.1µg 6%
Protein 0g 3.16g 6%
Fats 0g 3.15g 5%
Magnesium 1mg 20mg 5%
Vitamin A 0µg 39µg 4%
Potassium 8mg 150mg 4%
Zinc 0.1mg 0.48mg 3%
Fiber 0g 0.8g 3%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.038mg 3%
Cholesterol 0mg 9mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 0.819g 2%
Choline 0mg 11.3mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.03mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.133mg 1%
Folate 0µg 4µg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.18g 1%
Caffeine 0mg 2mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 18.84g N/A
Iron 0.33mg 0.34mg 0%
Sugar 0g 11.96g N/A
Vitamin E 0mg 0.06mg 0%
Manganese 0.1mg 0.097mg 0%
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Table salt Pudding
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
12%
Pudding
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
510%
Table salt
21%
Pudding

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.96g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.81g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Table salt
Table salt is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pudding
Pudding contains less Sodium (difference - 38660mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pudding
Pudding is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pudding
Pudding 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. Pudding - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169604/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.