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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 divided into two categories -- major minerals and trace minerals -- based on the amounts you need to stay healthy. Major minerals, also referred to as macrominerals, are named for the fact that you need more of them in your diet.inerals are classified as micronutrients, because you donât need too much of them, but that doesnât negate their importance. Like vitamins, minerals donât contain any calories so they arenât a direct source of energy; however, they work with other nutrients so that your body functions properly.