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How much sodium is in a teaspoon of Himalayan salt?

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A teaspoon of Himalayan pink salt contains about 1680 milligrams of sodium while ordinary table salt contains about 2360 milligrams of sodium per teaspoon.

That’s not because Himalayan pink salt is significantly different chemically than table salt, but because its crystal size means less of it fits into a teaspoon. By weight (and seasoning power), the two have nearly the same sodium content.

The trace minerals in Himalayan pink salt have little in the way of health benefits at the levels salt is used in food though a few samples of Himalayan pink salt have been found to contain potentially toxic elements like arsenic, mercury, and lead.

Himalayan pink salt also lacks any significant amounts of iodine, a necessary nutrient, which is usually added to table salt.

Himalayan pink salt is best used in cooking as a finishing salt for its attractive color or texture.

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