Boiled Egg vs. Salt
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Boiled Egg and Salt
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
boiled egg
versus
salt
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in boiled egg and salt:
- Boiled egg has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
- Boiled egg is a great source of Vitamin A, Vitamin D and calcium.
- Boiled egg is an excellent source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Boiled Egg (Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled) and Salt (Salt, table) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Boiled egg is high in calories and salt has less calories than boiled egg - boiled egg has 155 calories per 100 grams and salt does not contain significant amounts.
| Boiled Egg | Salt | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 34% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | ~ |
| Fat | 64% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both boiled egg and salt are low in carbohydrates - boiled egg has 1.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and salt does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Salt has less sugar than boiled egg - boiled egg has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and salt does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Boiled egg is an excellent source of protein and it has more protein than salt - boiled egg has 12.6g of protein per 100 grams and salt does not contain significant amounts.
Fat
saturated fat
Salt has less saturated fat than boiled egg - boiled egg has 3.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and salt does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Boiled egg is high in cholesterol and salt has less cholesterol than boiled egg - boiled egg has 373mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and salt does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Boiled egg is a great source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than salt - boiled egg has 149ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and salt does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Boiled egg is a great source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than salt - boiled egg has 87iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and salt does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Boiled egg has more Vitamin E than salt - boiled egg has 1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and salt does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Boiled egg and salt contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - boiled egg has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and salt does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Boiled egg has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
| Boiled Egg | Salt | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.066 MG | ~ |
| Riboflavin | 0.513 MG | ~ |
| Niacin | 0.064 MG | ~ |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.398 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.121 MG | ~ |
| Folate | 44 UG | ~ |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.11 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Boiled egg is a great source of calcium and it has 108% more calcium than salt - boiled egg has 50mg of calcium per 100 grams and salt has 24mg of calcium.
iron
Boiled egg has 261% more iron than salt - boiled egg has 1.2mg of iron per 100 grams and salt has 0.33mg of iron.
potassium
Boiled egg has 14 times more potassium than salt - boiled egg has 126mg of potassium per 100 grams and salt has 8mg of potassium.
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Boiled Egg (Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled) and Salt (Salt, table) .
Cooked Boiled Egg g
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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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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% | 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 boiled egg or salt contain more calories in 100 grams?Boiled egg is high in calories and salt has less calories than boiled egg - boiled egg has 155 calories in 100g and salt does not contain significant amounts.
Is boiled egg or salt better for protein?
Boiled egg is a fantastic source of protein and it has more protein than salt - boiled egg has 12.6g of protein per 100 grams and salt does not contain significant amounts.