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What Is Salt Good For?

FoodData CentralUpdated 30 March 2026

Salt is a condiment that is low in calories. Discover the nutritional benefits and how salt can support your health goals.

Salt provides 0 calories, 0g protein, 0g carbohydrates, and 0g fat per cup (292g). It can be part of a balanced diet as part of a varied nutritional plan.

Key Benefits of Salt

  • Low in calories, great for weight management
  • Low in carbohydrates, suitable for keto diets
  • Very low in sugar

Salt Is Best For

Weight loss dietsLow-carb dietsBlood sugar management

Things to Consider

  • Higher in sodium (38758mg per 100g) — watch intake if monitoring salt

Complete Nutritional Profile

Per cup (292g)

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