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Dill vs. Watercress — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Dill and Watercress?

  • Watercress has less Iron, Vitamin C, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Potassium, Calcium, Vitamin B3, and Magnesium than Dill.
  • Dill's daily need coverage for Iron is 80% higher.
  • Dill has 17 times more Folate than Watercress. Dill has 150µg of Folate, while Watercress has 9µg.

We used Dill weed, fresh and Watercress, raw types in this comparison.

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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 +73.3%
Contains more Iron +3195%
Contains more Magnesium +161.9%
Contains more Potassium +123.6%
Contains more Zinc +727.3%
Contains more Copper +89.6%
Contains more Manganese +418%
Contains less Sodium -32.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 60
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 36% 8% 15% 26% 30% 6% 3% 26% 32% 5%
Contains more Calcium +73.3%
Contains more Iron +3195%
Contains more Magnesium +161.9%
Contains more Potassium +123.6%
Contains more Zinc +727.3%
Contains more Copper +89.6%
Contains more Manganese +418%
Contains less Sodium -32.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 60

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 +141.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +97.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +146.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +685%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +43.4%
Contains more Folate +1566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +55.2%
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 192% 20% 0% 144% 23% 28% 4% 19% 30% 7% 0% 625%
Contains more Vitamin A +141.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +97.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +146.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +685%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +43.4%
Contains more Folate +1566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +55.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +50.4%
Contains more Fats +1020%
Contains more Carbs +444.2%
Contains more Other +104.2%
Contains more Water +10.7%
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% 95%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 1.29 g
Water: 95.11 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Protein +50.4%
Contains more Fats +1020%
Contains more Carbs +444.2%
Contains more Other +104.2%
Contains more Water +10.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9925%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +171.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -55%
6% 84% 10%
Saturated Fat: 0.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.802 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.095 g
39% 11% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.035 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9925%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +171.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -55%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dill Watercress Opinion
Net carbs 4.92g 0.79g Dill
Protein 3.46g 2.3g Dill
Fats 1.12g 0.1g Dill
Carbs 7.02g 1.29g Dill
Calories 43kcal 11kcal Dill
Sugar 0.2g Dill
Fiber 2.1g 0.5g Dill
Calcium 208mg 120mg Dill
Iron 6.59mg 0.2mg Dill
Magnesium 55mg 21mg Dill
Phosphorus 66mg 60mg Dill
Potassium 738mg 330mg Dill
Sodium 61mg 41mg Watercress
Zinc 0.91mg 0.11mg Dill
Copper 0.146mg 0.077mg Dill
Manganese 1.264mg 0.244mg Dill
Selenium 0.9µg Watercress
Vitamin A 7718IU 3191IU Dill
Vitamin A RAE 386µg 160µg Dill
Vitamin E 1mg Watercress
Vitamin C 85mg 43mg Dill
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.09mg Watercress
Vitamin B2 0.296mg 0.12mg Dill
Vitamin B3 1.57mg 0.2mg Dill
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.31mg Dill
Vitamin B6 0.185mg 0.129mg Dill
Folate 150µg 9µg Dill
Vitamin K 250µg Watercress
Tryptophan 0.014mg 0.03mg Watercress
Threonine 0.068mg 0.133mg Watercress
Isoleucine 0.195mg 0.093mg Dill
Leucine 0.159mg 0.166mg Watercress
Lysine 0.246mg 0.134mg Dill
Methionine 0.011mg 0.02mg Watercress
Phenylalanine 0.065mg 0.114mg Watercress
Valine 0.154mg 0.137mg Dill
Histidine 0.071mg 0.04mg Dill
Saturated Fat 0.06g 0.027g Watercress
Monounsaturated Fat 0.802g 0.008g Dill
Polyunsaturated fat 0.095g 0.035g Dill

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Dill Watercress
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
91%
Watercress
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
Dill
18%
Watercress

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Watercress
Watercress contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.033g)
Which food is cheaper?
Watercress
Watercress is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dill
Dill is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dill
Dill is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
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 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. Dill - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172233/nutrients
  2. Watercress - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170068/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.