Calories in Salt

Salt has about 0 calories per 1 tsp (6 g), with 0 g protein, 0 g carbs and 0 g fat. Per 100 g it has 0 kcal.

Very low calorieHigh sodium
0kcal
Calories · 1 tsp (6 g)
0g
Protein · 1 tsp (6 g)
0g
Carbs · 1 tsp (6 g)
0g
Fat · 1 tsp (6 g)

Salt calories by serving size

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
1 tsp (6 g)0 kcal0 g0 g0 g
100 g0 kcal0 g0 g0 g

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Salt nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer 1 tsp (6 g)
Calories0 kcal0 kcal
Protein0 g0 g
Carbohydrates0 g0 g
Fat0 g0 g
Fibre0 g0 g
Sugar0 g0 g
Sodium38758 mg2325 mg
Calcium24 mg1 mg
Iron0.3 mg0 mg
Potassium8 mg0 mg
Vitamin C0 mg0 mg

Source: USDA FoodData Central. Values are for the ready-to-eat form unless the name says raw or dry, and vary with recipe, oil and portion.

Coach's take: is Salt healthy?

  • ●Salt has almost no calories (0 kcal per 100 g), so it won't move the needle on your daily total.
  • ●For fat loss it's an easy fit: you get a satisfying portion for relatively few calories.
  • ●It's high in sodium (38758 mg per 100 g). Keep portions in check if you're watching your blood pressure.

Salt: frequently asked questions

How many calories are in one serving of Salt?

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One serving of Salt, 1 tsp (6 g), has roughly 0 calories, with 0 g protein, 0 g carbohydrates, 0 g fat and 0 g fibre.

How many calories are in 100 g of Salt?

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100 g of Salt has 0 kcal, with 0 g protein, 0 g carbs, 0 g fat, 0 g fibre and 0 g sugar.

How much protein is in Salt?

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Salt has 0 g protein per 100 g (0 g in 1 tsp (6 g)).

Is Salt good for weight loss?

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Yes. At 0 kcal per 100 g it is very low in calories for its volume, so it fits a weight-loss diet well.

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