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Basil vs. Dill — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Basil and Dill different?

  • Basil is higher in Copper, however, Dill is richer in Vitamin C, Iron, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, Potassium, and Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Dill is 74% higher.
  • Basil contains 3 times more Copper than Dill. While Basil contains 0.385mg of Copper, Dill contains only 0.146mg.

Basil, fresh and Dill weed, fresh are the varieties used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Basil
4
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6
Dill
Contains more Magnesium +16.4%
Contains less Sodium -93.4%
Contains more Copper +163.7%
Contains more Calcium +17.5%
Contains more Iron +107.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.9%
Contains more Potassium +150.2%
Contains more Zinc +12.3%
Contains more Manganese +10.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 119% 46% 24% 27% 1% 23% 129% 150% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 63% 248% 40% 29% 66% 8% 25% 49% 165% 0%
Contains more Magnesium +16.4%
Contains less Sodium -93.4%
Contains more Copper +163.7%
Contains more Calcium +17.5%
Contains more Iron +107.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.9%
Contains more Potassium +150.2%
Contains more Zinc +12.3%
Contains more Manganese +10.1%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Basil
2
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8
Dill
Contains more Vitamin A +46.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +372.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +70.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +289.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +74.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19.4%
Contains more Folate +120.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 317% 16% 0% 60% 9% 18% 17% 13% 36% 51% 0% 1037%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 464% 0% 0% 284% 15% 69% 30% 24% 43% 113% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +46.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +372.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +70.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +289.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +74.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19.4%
Contains more Folate +120.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Basil
1
:
4
Dill
Contains more Fats +75%
Contains more Carbs +164.9%
Contains more Other +63.3%
Equal in Protein - 3.46
Equal in Water - 85.95
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 2.65 g
Water: 92.06 g
Other: 1.5 g
3% 7% 86% 2%
Protein: 3.46 g
Fats: 1.12 g
Carbs: 7.02 g
Water: 85.95 g
Other: 2.45 g
Contains more Fats +75%
Contains more Carbs +164.9%
Contains more Other +63.3%
Equal in Protein - 3.46
Equal in Water - 85.95

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Basil
2
:
1
Dill
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +309.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +811.4%
8% 17% 75%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.389 g
6% 84% 10%
Saturated Fat: 0.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.802 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.095 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +309.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +811.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Basil Dill
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Basil Dill Opinion
Net carbs 1.05g 4.92g Dill
Protein 3.15g 3.46g Dill
Fats 0.64g 1.12g Dill
Carbs 2.65g 7.02g Dill
Calories 23kcal 43kcal Dill
Fructose 0.02g Basil
Sugar 0.3g Dill
Fiber 1.6g 2.1g Dill
Calcium 177mg 208mg Dill
Iron 3.17mg 6.59mg Dill
Magnesium 64mg 55mg Basil
Phosphorus 56mg 66mg Dill
Potassium 295mg 738mg Dill
Sodium 4mg 61mg Basil
Zinc 0.81mg 0.91mg Dill
Copper 0.385mg 0.146mg Basil
Manganese 1.148mg 1.264mg Dill
Selenium 0.3µg Basil
Vitamin A 5275IU 7718IU Dill
Vitamin A RAE 264µg 386µg Dill
Vitamin E 0.8mg Basil
Vitamin C 18mg 85mg Dill
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.058mg Dill
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.296mg Dill
Vitamin B3 0.902mg 1.57mg Dill
Vitamin B5 0.209mg 0.397mg Dill
Vitamin B6 0.155mg 0.185mg Dill
Folate 68µg 150µg Dill
Vitamin K 414.8µg Basil
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0.014mg Basil
Threonine 0.104mg 0.068mg Basil
Isoleucine 0.104mg 0.195mg Dill
Leucine 0.191mg 0.159mg Basil
Lysine 0.11mg 0.246mg Dill
Methionine 0.036mg 0.011mg Basil
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 0.065mg Basil
Valine 0.127mg 0.154mg Dill
Histidine 0.051mg 0.071mg Dill
Saturated Fat 0.041g 0.06g Basil
Monounsaturated Fat 0.088g 0.802g Dill
Polyunsaturated fat 0.389g 0.095g Basil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Basil Dill
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Basil
86%
Dill
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Basil
69%
Dill

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dill
Dill is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dill
Dill is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is cheaper?
Dill
Dill is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dill
Dill is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dill
Dill is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Basil
Basil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.019g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Basil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172232/nutrients
  2. Dill - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172233/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.