eli5: If vitamins are things considered essential to human life, why is salt not considered a vitamin?

Question

Salt isn’t regularly considered a spice, nor is it discussed as a vitamin like A, B, etc. But isn’t it necessary in small amounts for humans?

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Answer 1

Nutrients are categorized in 6 different ways: Macronutrients (proteins, fats, carbs) and micronutrients (vitamins and minerals such as salt) and water.
All of these are considered essential. So while they technically they serve different functions for the body. Vitamins and minerals are usually still grouped together as micronutrients.