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One of the main differences between vitamins and minerals is that the former is an organic compound and the later is an inorganic compound. While Vitamins come from plants and animals, the body get the minerals from soil and water.
Minerals are substances like calcium, phosphorus, iron, and zinc that are found in rocks and the soil. They. also are needed for optimal nutrition. There are 16 different. minerals that are known to be needed in our diets. Several. other minerals may be needed in very small amounts.