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| | | Sea salt is coarser than regular table salt and sometimes comes in the form of little rocky-like granules. You may be familiar with Himalayan salt, in particular, which has a pretty pink hue. | | These lesser-processed salts have become popular in recent years for containing more nutrients than regular table salt. But are they really more beneficial for your health? Kirsten Seele, a registered dietitian at Healthline, has answers. | | | | | | | Enjoy!
Ginger Wojcik
Newsletter Editor, Healthline |  | | Written by Ginger Wojcik
June 5, 2025 • 3 min read | | | |  | | | | Q: | Are fancy salts, like sea salt and Himalayan pink salt, really any healthier than table salt? | | | A: | Spoiler alert: There's nothing special, in terms of health, about sea salt. But before we get into the weeds, I want to start with the basics.
First, sodium and salt are not the same thing. Salt is the product of mining or evaporating water (like seawater). Sodium is one of the minerals that form salt. The mineral content of the different salts varies slightly.
Table and kosher salt are around 40% sodium, while sea salts and Himalayan salts contain anywhere from 34% to 38% sodium.
Unlike table and kosher salt, sea salt and Himalayan salt contain small amounts of calcium, potassium, magnesium, and iron. But I mean it when I say small! For example, Himalayan salt only contains 0.28% potassium, which really won't impact your overall nutrient intake.
So, what's the point if these salts aren't nutritionally different? I'm not a culinary expert; however, each salt looks, feels, and tastes different. If you want fine grain, you may opt for table salt, while you'll want to use pickling or kosher salt for pickling projects. And if you're feeling a little fancy, you may want to use Himalayan salt for large grains and a pretty pink color.
I also want to give a shoutout to iodized salt, which, unlike other salts, is fortified with iodine. This important mineral is needed to help with thyroid hormone production. Using iodized salt can help you meet the 150 microgram daily iodine requirement.
Whichever type you choose, be mindful of how much salt you consume. The American Heart Association recommends no more than 2,300 milligrams of sodium per day, which is the amount in just 1 teaspoon of salt. | | | | | Kirsten Seele, Registered Dietitian | | | Want to learn more about food, diets, cooking, or some other nutrition subject? Let us know at nutritionedition@healthline.com and we'll look into it for you! (Heads up, we may use your response in an upcoming newsletter.) | | | | | Take care | | | | |  | | Join Our Heart Health Newsletter | | Want to learn more about how to keep your heart healthy? Sign up for our Heart Health newsletter that goes out every Tuesday! You'll receive articles about nutrition, fitness, treatments, and other ways to care for your heart. | | | | Every product we recommend has gone through either Healthline's or Optum Now's vetting processes. If you buy through links on this page, we may receive a small commission or other tangible benefit. Healthline has sole editorial control over this newsletter. Potential uses for the products listed here are not health claims made by the manufacturers. Healthline and Optum Now are owned by RVO Health. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | What we're digesting | | 🫂 7 ways to cope with postpartum depression. Many new parents may experience depression after giving birth. Here's how to find support. | | 🌴 Tips for preventing a migraine episode while on vacation. Step No. 1: Plan ahead. | | 👓 How our eyes grow and change as we get older. Here are the factors that influence their development. | | 🍟 Can what you eat affect how you feel? What to know about the link between mental health and diet. | | | | | How did you feel about this newsletter? | | | | | Email nutritionedition@healthline.com with comments related to this newsletter or topics you'd like to see in future editions. The newsletter editors read every message that lands in our inbox — yes, really! We look forward to hearing from you. | | | | Until next time, |  | Take care of yourself, and we'll see
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