Calories in Salt, table
Generic food Spices, Herbs and Condiments
Salt, table contains 0 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tbsp (18 g) provides about 0 kcal.
That is less energy than the typical item in spices and herbs on FoodFactly, where the median is 285 kcal per 100 g across 63 foods.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 0 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 38,758 mg | 1,685% |
| Total carbohydrates ? | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars Z | 0 g | |
| Protein ? | 0 g | 0% |
| Vitamin A ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Folate (B9) C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Calcium ? | 24 mg | 2% |
| Iron ? | 0.33 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium ? | 1 mg | 0.2% |
| Phosphorus ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Potassium ? | 8 mg | 0.2% |
| Zinc ? | 0.1 mg | 0.9% |
| Copper ? | 0.03 mg | 3% |
| Manganese ? | 0.1 mg | 4% |
| Selenium M | 0.1 µg | 0.2% |
| Fluoride M | 2 µg |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
Not enough macronutrient data for a calorie breakdown.
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein0 gin the lowest quarter of spices and herbs (median 9.6 g)
- Fiber0 gin the lowest quarter of spices and herbs (median 14.7 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of spices and herbs (median 2.9 g)
- Fat0 gin the lowest quarter of spices and herbs (median 5.9 g)
- Saturated fat0 gin the lowest quarter of spices and herbs (median 0.86 g)
- Sodium38,758 mgin the top quarter of spices and herbs (median 50 mg)
- Water0.2 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0 g |
| Leucine ? | 0 g |
| Lysine ? | 0 g |
| Methionine ? | 0 g |
| Cystine ? | 0 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0 g |
| Valine ? | 0 g |
| Arginine ? | 0 g |
| Histidine ? | 0 g |
| Alanine ? | 0 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 0 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 0 g |
| Glycine ? | 0 g |
| Proline ? | 0 g |
| Serine ? | 0 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
Sterols (1)
| Phytosterols ? | 0 mg |
|---|
Other components (11)
| Water ? | 0.2 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash ? | 99.8 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy ? | 0 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 0 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 0 µg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinegar, distilled | 18 | 0 g | 0.04 g | 0 g |
| Vinegar, red wine | 19 | 0.04 g | 0.27 g | 0 g |
| Vinegar, cider | 21 | 0 g | 0.93 g | 0 g |
| Vinegar | 21 | 0 g | 0.93 g | 0 g |
| Buffalo sauce | 11 | 1.2 g | 0.75 g | 0.71 g |
| Hot pepper sauce | 12 | 1.3 g | 0.8 g | 0.76 g |
| Lemon juice, 100%, NS as to form | 22 | 0.35 g | 6.9 g | 0.24 g |
| Lemon juice, 100%, freshly squeezed | 22 | 0.35 g | 6.9 g | 0.24 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in salt?
100 g of salt has 0 kcal. 1 tbsp (18 g): about 0 kcal. 1 dash (0.4 g): about 0 kcal. 1 tsp (6 g): about 0 kcal.
How much protein is in salt?
Salt contains 0 g of protein per 100 g (0% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0 g in 1 tbsp (18 g). Compared with other spices and herbs, that is in the lowest quarter (median 9.6 g).
How many carbs are in salt?
Salt has 0 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in salt?
Salt contains 0 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0 g is saturated (0% of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in salt?
100 g contains 38,758 mg of sodium, 1,685% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 173468. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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