Salt vs. Nori
Nutrition comparison of Salt and Nori
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
salt
versus
nori
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in salt and nori:
- Nori has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Nori has signficantly more iron than salt.
- Nori has signficantly more protein than salt.
- Nori is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, calcium and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Salt (Salt, table) and Nori (Seaweed, laver, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Salt has less calories than nori - nori has 35 calories per 100 grams and salt does not contain significant amounts.
| Salt | Nori | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | ~ | 67% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 33% |
| Fat | ~ | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Salt has less carbohydrates than nori - nori has 5.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and salt does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Nori has more dietary fiber than salt - nori has 0.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and salt does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Nori and salt contain similar amounts of sugar - nori has 0.49g of sugar per 100 grams and salt does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Nori has signficantly more protein than salt - nori has 5.8g of protein per 100 grams and salt does not contain significant amounts.
Fat
saturated fat
Both nori and salt are low in saturated fat - nori has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and salt does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Nori is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than salt - nori has 39mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and salt does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Nori is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than salt - nori has 260ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and salt does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Nori has more Vitamin E than salt - nori has 1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and salt does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Nori and salt contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - nori has 4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and salt does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Nori has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Salt | Nori | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | ~ | 0.098 MG |
| Riboflavin | ~ | 0.446 MG |
| Niacin | ~ | 1.47 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.521 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.159 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 146 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Nori is an excellent source of calcium and it has 192% more calcium than salt - nori has 70mg of calcium per 100 grams and salt has 24mg of calcium.
iron
Nori has signficantly more iron than salt - nori has 1.8mg of iron per 100 grams and salt has 0.33mg of iron.
potassium
Nori is an excellent source of potassium and it has 43 times more potassium than salt - nori has 356mg of potassium per 100 grams and salt has 8mg of potassium.
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The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
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5% | calories | 5% |
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5% | carbohydrates | 5% |
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5% | dietary fiber | 5% |
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| G | 5% | sugar | 5% | G | |||
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5% | total fat | 5% |
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5% | saturated fat | 5% |
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| G | 5% | monounsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | polyunsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
| MG | 5% | cholesterol | 5% | MG | |||
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5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | calcium | 5% |
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5% | magnesium | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B6 | 5% |
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5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin K | 5% |
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5% | protein | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chlorine | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | copper | 5% |
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5% | fluoride | 5% |
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5% | iodine | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | phosphorus | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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5% | zinc | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does nori or salt contain more calories in 100 grams?Salt has less calories than nori - nori has 35 calories in 100g and salt does not contain significant amounts.
Is nori or salt better for protein?
Nori has signficantly more protein than salt - nori has 5.8g of protein per 100 grams and salt does not contain significant amounts.
Does nori or salt have more carbohydrates?
By weight, salt has fewer carbohydrates than nori - nori has 5.1g of carbs for 100g and salt has no carbs..
Does nori or salt contain more calcium?
Nori is a rich source of calcium and it has 190% more calcium than salt - nori has 70mg of calcium in 100 grams and salt has 24mg of calcium.
Does nori or salt contain more potassium?
Nori is a rich source of potassium and it has 43 times more potassium than salt - nori has 356mg of potassium in 100 grams and salt has 8mg of potassium.