Table salt vs. Tea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between table salt and tea
- Tea is richer than table salt in manganese.
- Daily need coverage for sodium for table salt is 1685% higher.
- Table salt contains 8 times more calcium than tea. Table salt contains 24mg of calcium, while tea contains 3mg.
- Tea contains less sodium.
Food types used in this article are Salt, table and Beverages, tea, instant, unsweetened, prepared with water.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +700% |
| Contains more IronIron | +3200% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +172.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +900% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +125% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +292% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| 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:
0.06 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
0.17 g
Water:
99.62 g
Other:
0.15 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +66433.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +49710% |
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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 Sodium |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Saturated fat | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 38758mg | 4mg | 1685% |
| Manganese | 0.1mg | 0.392mg | 13% |
| Iron | 0.33mg | 0.01mg | 4% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 11mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.011mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 3mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.1mg | 0.01mg | 1% |
| Calories | 0kcal | 1kcal | 0% |
| Protein | 0g | 0.06g | 0% |
| Carbs | 0g | 0.17g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 0.17g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 1mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 8mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.02g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 0mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.003mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.001mg | 0% |
| Choline | 0mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Fats diet | Equal | |
| Low Carbs 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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tea contains less Sodium (difference - 38754mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tea is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Table salt is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.02g)
Which food is cheaper?
Table salt is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated fat (0 g)
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.