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Magnesium
165 mg · 39% DV target
A coarse or flaky mineral harvested through the evaporation of ocean water, sea salt provides essential sodium for fluid balance while offering a more complex texture and briny finish than refined table salt.
Sea salt is chemically similar to table salt and functions primarily as a source of sodium, which triggers the body to retain water to dilute the mineral in the bloodstream . This process increases blood volume and is consistently linked to higher blood pressure and increased risks of cardiovascular disease and stroke .93
Sea salt contains trace amounts of natural minerals such as magnesium, calcium, and potassium, though these are present in very small quantities compared to the overall sodium content .5
High salt intake is established as a risk factor for hypertension and may also be associated with increased risks of stomach cancer and osteoporosis .38
Reducing daily salt intake by even small amounts (approximately 1.8 to 2.8 grams) through dietary changes has been shown in meta-analyses to significantly lower blood pressure and improve vascular elasticity .23
Petal shape shows the nine FoodCompass domains, including nutrient density, processing, satiety, fats, and phytochemicals.
165 mg · 39% DV target
38400 mg · 1670% DV target
Not a benefit — best kept low
Seasonality has not been estimated for this ingredient yet.
Salt is a natural preservative and does not spoil if kept dry.
Prevents clumping from humidity.
Solar evaporation is a low-energy production method compared to industrial mining.
Unlike table salt which is mined from underground deposits, sea salt is produced through solar evaporation, a process that can take up to five years to yield high-quality crystals.