Black Coffee vs. Salt
Nutrition comparison of Black Coffee and Salt
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
black coffee
versus
salt
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in black coffee and salt:
- Black coffee has more thiamin and niacin.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Black Coffee (Beverages, coffee, brewed, breakfast blend) and Salt (Salt, table) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Black coffee and salt contain similar amounts of calories - black coffee has 2 calories per 100 grams and salt does not contain significant amounts.
| Black Coffee | Salt | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 64% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 36% | ~ |
| Fat | ~ | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both black coffee and salt are low in carbohydrates - black coffee has 0.17g of total carbs per 100 grams and salt does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Black coffee and salt contain similar amounts of protein - black coffee has 0.3g of protein per 100 grams and salt does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
The B Vitamins
Black coffee has more thiamin and niacin.
| Black Coffee | Salt | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | ~ |
| Niacin | 0.8 MG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Salt has 11 times more calcium than black coffee - black coffee has 2mg of calcium per 100 grams and salt has 24mg of calcium.
iron
Black coffee and salt contain similar amounts of iron - black coffee has 0.02mg of iron per 100 grams and salt has 0.33mg of iron.
potassium
Black coffee has 525% more potassium than salt - black coffee has 50mg of potassium per 100 grams and salt has 8mg of potassium.
Customize your serving size
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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Black Coffee (Beverages, coffee, brewed, breakfast blend) and Salt (Salt, table) .
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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% | iron | 5% |
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5% | magnesium | 5% |
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5% | potassium | 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 black coffee or salt contain more calories in 100 grams?Black coffee and salt contain similar amounts of calories - black coffee has 2 calories in 100g and salt does not contain significant amounts.
Is black coffee or salt better for protein?
Black coffee and salt contain similar amounts of protein - black coffee has 0.3g of protein per 100 grams and salt does not contain significant amounts.
Does black coffee or salt have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both black coffee and salt are low in carbohydrates - black coffee has 0.17g of carbs for 100g and salt has no carbs..