Vitamins vs Minerals: Difference and Comparison

Vitamins and minerals are important for a healthy diet, but few of us know why. This lesson explores the different roles of vitamins and minerals in the human body.It also provides some examples of good food sources for each vitamin or mineral. Vitamins and minerals may be classified as either micromineral (such as iron) or macrominerals (such as calcium).Key TakeawaysVitamins are organic compounds that the body needs in small amounts to function properly, while minerals are inorganic compounds that are also needed in small amounts.Vitamins are either water-soluble or fat-soluble, while minerals are classified as either macrominerals or microminerals.Vitamins are obtained from food or supplements, while minerals are obtained from food, supplements, or minerals added to water.SummaryKey TakeawaysVitamins vs MineralsSimilar ReadsComparison TableWhat are Vitamins?What are Minerals?Main Differences Between Vitamins and MineralsSimilar ReadsVitamins vs MineralsVitamins are essential for nor...