Sendha Namak (Rock Salt)
on a fasting day
What 1 teaspoon carries
0kcal
Sendha Namak (Rock Salt) carries no meaningful energy. no energy at all — it is on this site because it is the salt customarily used on a vrat, not for its calories
SOURCE·USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy — FDC ID 173468, Salt, table·verified·REVIEWED JUL 2026
Assumed: 1 teaspoon ≈ 5 g — no energy at all — it is on this site because it is the salt customarily used on a vrat, not for its calories.
Questions
Is sendha namak (rock salt) eaten during a vrat?
It is commonly eaten during a phalahar vrat in most households. Customs differ by family, region and community — this describes what is usual, not what is required.
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SOURCE·Published vrat traditions + IFCT 2017·observance accounts and food composition·REVIEWED JUL 2026
Practices are described as commonly observed; customs differ by family, region, community and sampradaya, and this site is not an authority on any of them. Food values come from the Indian Food Composition Tables 2017 (ICMR–NIN), the older ICMR–NIN tables, USDA FoodData Central, named composition studies and the shared ThaliFacts dataset, reconciled against Atwater factors on every build. Which source applies to which food is listed per food, and every source carries the date it was last checked. General information only — not medical or religious guidance. Fasting is not safe for everyone, particularly during pregnancy or with diabetes or other conditions. Speak to a doctor first.
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