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Table salt vs. Garlic powder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Table salt and Garlic powder?

  • Garlic powder is richer than Table salt in Vitamin B6, Iron, Phosphorus, Copper, Selenium, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Fiber, and Potassium.
  • Table salt's daily need coverage for Sodium is 1683% more.
  • The amount of Sodium in Garlic powder is lower.

We used Salt, table and Spices, garlic powder 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 55% 24% 105% 212% 178% 82% 177% 7.8% 128% 130%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +7600%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +229.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14812.5%
Contains more IronIron +1612.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +1676.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +2890%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +879%
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%
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 4% 0% 13% 0% 109% 33% 15% 45% 382% 0% 1% 35% 37%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
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 KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
17% 73% 6% 4%
Protein: 16.55 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 72.73 g
Water: 6.45 g
Other: 3.54 g
Contains more OtherOther +2719.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +3125%

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 Garlic powder
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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Table salt Garlic powder Opinion
Calories 0kcal 331kcal Garlic powder
Protein 0g 16.55g Garlic powder
Fats 0g 0.73g Garlic powder
Vitamin C 0mg 1.2mg Garlic powder
Net carbs 0g 63.73g Garlic powder
Carbs 0g 72.73g Garlic powder
Magnesium 1mg 77mg Garlic powder
Calcium 24mg 79mg Garlic powder
Potassium 8mg 1193mg Garlic powder
Iron 0.33mg 5.65mg Garlic powder
Sugar 0g 2.43g Table salt
Fiber 0g 9g Garlic powder
Copper 0.03mg 0.533mg Garlic powder
Zinc 0.1mg 2.99mg Garlic powder
Phosphorus 0mg 414mg Garlic powder
Sodium 38758mg 60mg Garlic powder
Vitamin E 0mg 0.67mg Garlic powder
Manganese 0.1mg 0.979mg Garlic powder
Selenium 0.1µg 23.9µg Garlic powder
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.435mg Garlic powder
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.141mg Garlic powder
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.796mg Garlic powder
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.743mg Garlic powder
Vitamin B6 0mg 1.654mg Garlic powder
Vitamin K 0µg 0.4µg Garlic powder
Folate 0µg 47µg Garlic powder
Choline 0mg 67.5mg Garlic powder
Saturated Fat 0g 0.249g Table salt
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.115g Garlic powder
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.178g Garlic powder
Tryptophan 0mg 0.121mg Garlic powder
Threonine 0mg 0.374mg Garlic powder
Isoleucine 0mg 0.414mg Garlic powder
Leucine 0mg 0.728mg Garlic powder
Lysine 0mg 0.768mg Garlic powder
Methionine 0mg 0.111mg Garlic powder
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.525mg Garlic powder
Valine 0mg 0.667mg Garlic powder
Histidine 0mg 0.263mg Garlic powder
Fructose 0.31g Garlic powder
Omega-3 - ALA 0.012g Garlic powder
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.022g Garlic powder

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Table salt Garlic powder
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
52%
Garlic powder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
510%
Table salt
110%
Garlic powder

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.43g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.249g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Table salt
Table salt is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Garlic powder
Garlic powder contains less Sodium (difference - 38698mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Garlic powder
Garlic powder is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Garlic powder
Garlic powder is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Garlic powder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171325/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.