Miscellaneous
Refined salt
According to TACO, NEPA/Unicamp, 4th edition, Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil, every 100 g of refined salt has 0 kcal, 0 g of protein, 0 g of carbs, 0 g of fat and 0 g of fiber.
Values per 100 g from the Darwin base, attributed to TACO (NEPA/Unicamp, 4th edition). The food description says whether it is raw, cooked or prepared.
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- Fiber
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Calculation based on the values registered per 100 g. Check the original TACO (NEPA/Unicamp).
In a usual serving
In this catalog's reference serving, 100 g (100g), refined salt has:
- 0 kcal
- 0 g of protein
- 0 g of carbs
- 0 g of fat
- 0 g of fiber
Recalculated linearly from 100 g. The household measure was registered in Darwin; it is not an amount recommended for you nor an official standardized measure from TACO.
What this food carries
- Sodium recorded: 39330 mg per 100 g (no regulatory classification).
The catalog records a numeric value of zero for vitamin C, vitamin A, folate, vitamin B12. This does not prove absolute absence nor mean that all brands and preparation methods have the same composition.
Comparison within miscellaneous
Refined salt ranks 5th in energy among the 5 foods of its category in this database, calculated from TACO, NEPA/Unicamp, 4th edition, Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil.
| Food | kcal | Protein (g) | Carbs (g) | Fiber (g) |
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Darwin catalog values per 100 g, attributed to TACO. Foods may have different preparation methods; sorting does not produce a ranking of nutritional quality.
Micronutrients (per 100 g)
| Calcium | 130 mg |
| Iron | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 39330 mg |
| Potassium | 8 mg |
| Zinc | 0 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 0 mcg |
| Folate | 0 mcg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg |
| Magnesium | 0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 0 mg |
Source: TACO, NEPA/Unicamp, 4th edition, Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil, via the Darwin database.
How to read this data
The composition reference gives amounts per 100 g of the edible part, in the form of the food indicated by its name. A raw version is not equivalent to the same mass already cooked: water, preparation, salt, oil and fillings can change the results.
A zero value in the catalog does not guarantee absolute absence of the nutrient. Darwin's numbers are a reference reading and do not replace the product packaging or an individual nutritional assessment.
Sources and further reading
- NEPA/Unicamp: Brazilian Food Composition Table, 4th edition: declared reference for the numeric values in the catalog.
- USP: Brazilian Food Composition Table (TBCA): complementary lookup for preparation types and variation; we do not mix numbers from this base with those from TACO.
- Anvisa: food labeling: official guidance on ingredients, labels and relevant warnings.
Frequently asked questions
About refined salt
Composition and nutrients
How many calories are in refined salt?
Refined salt has 0 kcal per 100 g. In a usual serving of 100 g (100g), that is 0 kcal, according to TACO, NEPA/Unicamp, 4th edition, Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil.
How much protein does Refined salt have?
Refined salt has 0 g of protein per 100 g, according to TACO, NEPA/Unicamp, 4th edition, Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil.
What does a zero value mean in the catalog for refined salt?
In the base used by Darwin, vitamin C, vitamin A, folate, vitamin B12 appears with a numeric value of zero. This record does not prove absence in all varieties or preparations. Check the original source and the product label.
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