Salt vs. Tea Powder
Nutrition comparison of Salt and Tea Powder
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
salt
versus
tea powder
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in salt and tea powder:
- Tea powder has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Tea powder is a great source of iron.
- Tea powder is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber, potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Salt (Salt, table) and Tea Powder (Beverages, tea, instant, unsweetened, powder) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Tea powder is high in calories and salt has less calories than tea powder - tea powder has 315 calories per 100 grams and salt does not contain significant amounts.
| Salt | Tea Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | ~ | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 74% |
| Fat | ~ | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Tea powder is high in carbohydrates and salt has less carbohydrates than tea powder - tea powder has 58.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and salt does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Tea powder is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than salt - tea powder has 8.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and salt does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Salt has less sugar than tea powder - tea powder has 5.5g of sugar per 100 grams and salt does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Tea powder is an excellent source of protein and it has more protein than salt - tea powder has 20.2g of protein per 100 grams and salt does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
The B Vitamins
Tea powder has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Salt | Tea Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| Riboflavin | ~ | 0.985 MG |
| Niacin | ~ | 10.8 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 4.53 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.356 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 103 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Tea powder is an excellent source of calcium and it has 392% more calcium than salt - tea powder has 118mg of calcium per 100 grams and salt has 24mg of calcium.
iron
Tea powder is a great source of iron and it has 585% more iron than salt - tea powder has 2.3mg of iron per 100 grams and salt has 0.33mg of iron.
potassium
Tea powder is an excellent source of potassium and it has 754 times more potassium than salt - tea powder has 6040mg 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).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Salt or Tea Powder .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Salt (Salt, table) and Tea Powder (Beverages, tea, instant, unsweetened, powder) .
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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% | 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 tea powder or salt contain more calories in 100 grams?Tea powder is high in calories and salt has less calories than tea powder - tea powder has 315 calories in 100g and salt does not contain significant amounts.
Does tea powder or salt have more carbohydrates?
By weight, tea powder is high in carbohydrates and salt has fewer carbohydrates than tea powder - tea powder has 58.7g of carbs for 100g and salt has no carbs..
Does tea powder or salt contain more calcium?
Tea powder is a rich source of calcium and it has 390% more calcium than salt - tea powder has 118mg of calcium in 100 grams and salt has 24mg of calcium.
Does tea powder or salt contain more potassium?
Tea powder is a rich source of potassium and it has 754 times more potassium than salt - tea powder has 6040mg of potassium in 100 grams and salt has 8mg of potassium.