Substitutions

Substitute for Table salt (fine)

6 tested substitutions — with the ratio and the caveat that decides whether it works.

Ratio	Table salt (fine)	Works in
×1	fine sea salt Same crystal size — weighs the same. Reference ratio	cooking · baking
×1	kosher salt (Diamond Crystal ~2×, Morton ~1.5× by volume) Weighs less per spoon — go by weight, not volume. Kitchen-tested	cooking · baking
×1	celery salt Herbal note — soups and dressings only (allergen I possible). Reference ratio	cooking
×3	soy sauce (≈1 tbsp per 5 g salt — cut other liquids) Liquid salt — marinades, stir-fries, broths; allergens F+A. Reference ratio	cooking
×0.5	garlic salt (halve the amount) Contains garlic powder — the salt part is half. Reference ratio	cooking
×1	herb-seasoned salt Seasoned finish — rubs and roasted veg. Reference ratio	cooking

Baking is less forgiving than cooking — stick to substitutions marked « baking » and respect the ratio.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best substitute for Table salt (fine)?

It depends on the recipe — the table above shows which substitutes work in baking vs cooking.

Can I substitute Table salt (fine) in baking?

Baking is less forgiving than cooking — stick to substitutions marked « baking » and respect the ratio.