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Cumin vs. Dill seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Cumin and Dill seeds

  • Cumin has more Iron, Manganese, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Potassium, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B6, however, Dill seeds are richer in Calcium, Fiber, and Vitamin C.
  • Cumin covers your daily Iron needs 625% more than Dill seeds.
  • Dill seeds have 2 times less Manganese than Cumin. Cumin has 3.333mg of Manganese, while Dill seeds have 1.833mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, cumin seed and Spices, dill seed.

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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.
Cumin
Cumin
6
:
4
Dill seeds
Dill seeds
Contains more Iron +306.4%
Contains more Magnesium +43%
Contains more Phosphorus +80.1%
Contains more Potassium +50.8%
Contains more Copper +11.2%
Contains more Manganese +81.8%
Contains more Calcium +62.8%
Contains less Sodium -88.1%
Contains more Selenium +132.7%
Equal in Zinc - 5.2
Equal in Copper - 0.78
Cumin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 280% 2489% 262% 214% 158% 22% 131% 289% 435% 29%
Dill seeds
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 455% 613% 183% 119% 105% 3% 142% 260% 240% 66%
Contains more Iron +306.4%
Contains more Magnesium +43%
Contains more Phosphorus +80.1%
Contains more Potassium +50.8%
Contains more Copper +11.2%
Contains more Manganese +81.8%
Contains more Calcium +62.8%
Contains less Sodium -88.1%
Contains more Selenium +132.7%
Equal in Zinc - 5.2
Equal in Copper - 0.78

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.
Cumin
Cumin
7
:
1
Dill seeds
Dill seeds
Contains more Vitamin A +2296.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +63.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +74%
Contains more Vitamin C +172.7%
Equal in Folate - 10
Cumin
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 77% 67% 0% 26% 157% 76% 86% 0% 101% 8% 0% 14%
Dill seeds
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 70% 105% 66% 53% 0% 58% 8% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +2296.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +63.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +74%
Contains more Vitamin C +172.7%
Equal in Folate - 10

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cumin
Cumin
4
:
1
Dill seeds
Dill seeds
Contains more Protein +11.5%
Contains more Fats +53.2%
Contains more Other +15.3%
Contains more Carbs +24.7%
Equal in Water - 7.7
Cumin
18% 22% 44% 8% 8%
Protein: 17.81 g
Fats: 22.27 g
Carbs: 44.24 g
Water: 8.06 g
Other: 7.62 g
Dill seeds
16% 15% 55% 8% 7%
Protein: 15.98 g
Fats: 14.54 g
Carbs: 55.17 g
Water: 7.7 g
Other: 6.61 g
Contains more Protein +11.5%
Contains more Fats +53.2%
Contains more Other +15.3%
Contains more Carbs +24.7%
Equal in Water - 7.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cumin
Cumin
2
:
1
Dill seeds
Dill seeds
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +49.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +224.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.4%
Cumin
8% 74% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.535 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.279 g
Dill seeds
7% 84% 9%
Saturated Fat: 0.73 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.41 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.01 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +49.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +224.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cumin Dill seeds Opinion
Net carbs 33.74g 34.07g Dill seeds
Protein 17.81g 15.98g Cumin
Fats 22.27g 14.54g Cumin
Carbs 44.24g 55.17g Dill seeds
Calories 375kcal 305kcal Cumin
Sugar 2.25g Dill seeds
Fiber 10.5g 21.1g Dill seeds
Calcium 931mg 1516mg Dill seeds
Iron 66.36mg 16.33mg Cumin
Magnesium 366mg 256mg Cumin
Phosphorus 499mg 277mg Cumin
Potassium 1788mg 1186mg Cumin
Sodium 168mg 20mg Dill seeds
Zinc 4.8mg 5.2mg Dill seeds
Copper 0.867mg 0.78mg Cumin
Manganese 3.333mg 1.833mg Cumin
Selenium 5.2µg 12.1µg Dill seeds
Vitamin A 1270IU 53IU Cumin
Vitamin A RAE 64µg 3µg Cumin
Vitamin E 3.33mg Cumin
Vitamin C 7.7mg 21mg Dill seeds
Vitamin B1 0.628mg 0.418mg Cumin
Vitamin B2 0.327mg 0.284mg Cumin
Vitamin B3 4.579mg 2.807mg Cumin
Vitamin B6 0.435mg 0.25mg Cumin
Folate 10µg 10µg
Vitamin K 5.4µg Cumin
Threonine 0.575mg Dill seeds
Isoleucine 0.767mg Dill seeds
Leucine 0.925mg Dill seeds
Lysine 1.038mg Dill seeds
Methionine 0.143mg Dill seeds
Phenylalanine 0.67mg Dill seeds
Valine 1.12mg Dill seeds
Histidine 0.32mg Dill seeds
Saturated Fat 1.535g 0.73g Dill seeds
Monounsaturated Fat 14.04g 9.41g Cumin
Polyunsaturated fat 3.279g 1.01g Cumin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cumin Dill seeds
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
51%
Cumin
30%
Dill seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
431%
Cumin
218%
Dill seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dill seeds
Dill seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dill seeds
Dill seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 148mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dill seeds
Dill seeds is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.805g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dill seeds
Dill seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Dill seeds
Dill seeds is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cumin
Cumin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cumin
Cumin is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Cumin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170923/nutrients
  2. Dill seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170925/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.