Both salt and monosodium glutamate are condiments. The difference is:

1. Salt is salty. There are sea salt and mineral salt. Some mineral salts lack salt, so iodine needs to be added. To meet the standards.

2. MSG is a sodium salt of glutamic acid. It is a substance with an umami taste. Its scientific name is sodium glutamate, also called MSG. However, it is not advisable to eat too much MSG.

Nutritional value of salt and MSG:

1. Salt is cold in nature and salty in taste. Returns through kidney, small intestine, stomach and large intestine. It has the effects of clearing away heat and detoxifying, cooling blood and moisturizing dryness, nourishing kidneys and laxative, and strengthening teeth. Suitable for heat stroke, excessive sweating and polydipsia, acute gastroenteritis, sore throat, oral inflammation, gum bleeding, achlorhydria, dry stool, and habitual constipation. Edema, hypertension, cardiac insufficiency, and kidney disease are contraindicated. Its characteristics are known as the king of flavors. ① Freshness and fishy taste: Seasoning with salt can relieve greasiness and freshness, remove the fishy smell, and keep the original taste of food. ② Sterilization: Salt water has the functions of sterilization, freshness and antisepsis. It can be used to clean wounds to prevent infection. Sprinkle it on food It can be kept fresh for a short period of time, and can be used to pickle food to prevent deterioration; ③ Decontamination: Mixing water with salt can remove cutin and dirt on the skin surface, leaving the skin with a fresh, transparent and beautiful feeling, which can promote the overall body health. Skin metabolism, prevention and treatment of certain skin diseases, and good self-care.

2. MSG is commonly known as monosodium glutamate, and its scientific name is sodium glutamate. Sweet in taste and warm in nature. Returns to the stomach and liver meridians. It has the effect of increasing freshness, appetizing, waking up and calming convulsions. Because it contains glutamic acid, which is also one of the amino acids required by the human body, moderate consumption can help the metabolism of proteins and sugars in the brain and improve the function of the nervous system; it can also help the intellectual development of young children and protect the liver. However, MSG should not be used too much at one time. It should be no more than 1.5 grams per kilogram of food. Excessive intake of MSG can cause nausea, dizziness, sweating, hair loss and other symptoms; therefore, MSG is listed as one of the 20 worst inventions of mankind and it is best to use chicken essence instead. Taboos: MSG contains a large amount of sodium glutamate, which will turn into charred monosodium glutamate at temperatures above 120 degrees and is toxic, so avoid eating it at high temperatures.