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Dill vs. Chili pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Dill and Chili pepper

  • Dill is richer in Iron, Manganese, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Potassium, and Magnesium, yet Chili pepper is richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Dill is 70% higher.
  • Dill contains 15 times more Calcium than Chili pepper. Dill contains 208mg of Calcium, while Chili pepper contains 14mg.

Food types used in this article are Dill weed, fresh and Peppers, hot chili, red, raw.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +1385.7%
Contains more Iron +539.8%
Contains more Magnesium +139.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.5%
Contains more Potassium +129.2%
Contains more Zinc +250%
Contains more Copper +13.2%
Contains more Manganese +575.9%
Contains less Sodium -85.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 63% 248% 40% 29% 66% 8% 25% 49% 165% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 39% 17% 19% 29% 2% 8% 43% 25% 3%
Contains more Calcium +1385.7%
Contains more Iron +539.8%
Contains more Magnesium +139.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.5%
Contains more Potassium +129.2%
Contains more Zinc +250%
Contains more Copper +13.2%
Contains more Manganese +575.9%
Contains less Sodium -85.2%

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.
Dill
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Contains more Vitamin A +710.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +244.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +97.5%
Contains more Folate +552.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +69.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +24.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +173.5%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 58% 14% 0% 479% 18% 20% 24% 13% 117% 18% 0% 35%
Contains more Vitamin A +710.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +244.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +97.5%
Contains more Folate +552.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +69.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +24.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +173.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +85%
Contains more Fats +154.5%
Contains more Other +184.9%
Contains more Carbs +25.5%
Equal in Water - 88.02
3% 7% 86% 2%
Protein: 3.46 g
Fats: 1.12 g
Carbs: 7.02 g
Water: 85.95 g
Other: 2.45 g
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 1.87 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 8.81 g
Water: 88.02 g
Other: 0.86 g
Contains more Protein +85%
Contains more Fats +154.5%
Contains more Other +184.9%
Contains more Carbs +25.5%
Equal in Water - 88.02

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3241.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -30%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +151.6%
6% 84% 10%
Saturated Fat: 0.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.802 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.095 g
14% 8% 78%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.024 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.239 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3241.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -30%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +151.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dill Chili pepper Opinion
Net carbs 4.92g 7.31g Chili pepper
Protein 3.46g 1.87g Dill
Fats 1.12g 0.44g Dill
Carbs 7.02g 8.81g Chili pepper
Calories 43kcal 40kcal Dill
Sugar 5.3g Dill
Fiber 2.1g 1.5g Dill
Calcium 208mg 14mg Dill
Iron 6.59mg 1.03mg Dill
Magnesium 55mg 23mg Dill
Phosphorus 66mg 43mg Dill
Potassium 738mg 322mg Dill
Sodium 61mg 9mg Chili pepper
Zinc 0.91mg 0.26mg Dill
Copper 0.146mg 0.129mg Dill
Manganese 1.264mg 0.187mg Dill
Selenium 0.5µg Chili pepper
Vitamin A 7718IU 952IU Dill
Vitamin A RAE 386µg 48µg Dill
Vitamin E 0.69mg Chili pepper
Vitamin C 85mg 143.7mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.072mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B2 0.296mg 0.086mg Dill
Vitamin B3 1.57mg 1.244mg Dill
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.201mg Dill
Vitamin B6 0.185mg 0.506mg Chili pepper
Folate 150µg 23µg Dill
Vitamin K 14µg Chili pepper
Tryptophan 0.014mg 0.026mg Chili pepper
Threonine 0.068mg 0.074mg Chili pepper
Isoleucine 0.195mg 0.065mg Dill
Leucine 0.159mg 0.105mg Dill
Lysine 0.246mg 0.089mg Dill
Methionine 0.011mg 0.024mg Chili pepper
Phenylalanine 0.065mg 0.062mg Dill
Valine 0.154mg 0.084mg Dill
Histidine 0.071mg 0.041mg Dill
Saturated Fat 0.06g 0.042g Chili pepper
Monounsaturated Fat 0.802g 0.024g Dill
Polyunsaturated fat 0.095g 0.239g Chili pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Dill Chili pepper
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
86%
Dill
66%
Chili pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
Dill
18%
Chili pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dill
Dill is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dill
Dill is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dill
Dill is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.018g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Dill - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172233/nutrients
  2. Chili pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170106/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.