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Dried dill weed vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Dried dill weed and Saffron

  • Dried dill weed is richer in Iron, Calcium, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Fiber, and Vitamin A RAE, yet Saffron is richer in Manganese, and Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Saffron is 1063% higher.
  • Dried dill weed contains 16 times more Calcium than Saffron. Dried dill weed contains 1784mg of Calcium, while Saffron contains 111mg.

Food types used in this article are Spices, dill weed, dried and Spices, saffron.

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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.
Dried dill weed
Dried dill weed
7
:
3
Saffron
Saffron
Contains more Calcium +1507.2%
Contains more Iron +339.5%
Contains more Magnesium +70.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +115.5%
Contains more Potassium +91.9%
Contains more Zinc +202.8%
Contains more Copper +49.4%
Contains less Sodium -28.8%
Contains more Manganese +619.2%
Dried dill weed
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 536% 1830% 323% 233% 292% 28% 90% 164% 516% 0%
Saffron
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 417% 189% 108% 153% 20% 30% 110% 3706% 31%
Contains more Calcium +1507.2%
Contains more Iron +339.5%
Contains more Magnesium +70.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +115.5%
Contains more Potassium +91.9%
Contains more Zinc +202.8%
Contains more Copper +49.4%
Contains less Sodium -28.8%
Contains more Manganese +619.2%

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.
Dried dill weed
Dried dill weed
5
:
2
Saffron
Saffron
Contains more Vitamin A +1003.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +263.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +69.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +61.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.267
Dried dill weed
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 351% 0% 0% 167% 105% 66% 53% 0% 395% 0% 0% 0%
Saffron
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 32% 0% 0% 270% 29% 62% 28% 0% 234% 70% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1003.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +263.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +69.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +61.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.267

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dried dill weed
Dried dill weed
2
:
3
Saffron
Saffron
Contains more Protein +74.6%
Contains more Other +130.5%
Contains more Fats +34.2%
Contains more Carbs +17.1%
Contains more Water +63%
Dried dill weed
20% 4% 56% 7% 13%
Protein: 19.96 g
Fats: 4.36 g
Carbs: 55.82 g
Water: 7.3 g
Other: 12.56 g
Saffron
11% 6% 65% 12% 5%
Protein: 11.43 g
Fats: 5.85 g
Carbs: 65.37 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.45 g
Contains more Protein +74.6%
Contains more Other +130.5%
Contains more Fats +34.2%
Contains more Carbs +17.1%
Contains more Water +63%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dried dill weed
Dried dill weed
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2
Saffron
Saffron
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.2%
Dried dill weed
100%
Saturated Fat: 0.234 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Saffron
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.067 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dried dill weed Saffron Opinion
Net carbs 42.22g 61.47g Saffron
Protein 19.96g 11.43g Dried dill weed
Fats 4.36g 5.85g Saffron
Carbs 55.82g 65.37g Saffron
Calories 253kcal 310kcal Saffron
Fiber 13.6g 3.9g Dried dill weed
Calcium 1784mg 111mg Dried dill weed
Iron 48.78mg 11.1mg Dried dill weed
Magnesium 451mg 264mg Dried dill weed
Phosphorus 543mg 252mg Dried dill weed
Potassium 3308mg 1724mg Dried dill weed
Sodium 208mg 148mg Saffron
Zinc 3.3mg 1.09mg Dried dill weed
Copper 0.49mg 0.328mg Dried dill weed
Manganese 3.95mg 28.408mg Saffron
Selenium 5.6µg Saffron
Vitamin A 5850IU 530IU Dried dill weed
Vitamin A RAE 293µg 27µg Dried dill weed
Vitamin C 50mg 80.8mg Saffron
Vitamin B1 0.418mg 0.115mg Dried dill weed
Vitamin B2 0.284mg 0.267mg Dried dill weed
Vitamin B3 2.807mg 1.46mg Dried dill weed
Vitamin B6 1.71mg 1.01mg Dried dill weed
Folate 93µg Saffron
Saturated Fat 0.234g 1.586g Dried dill weed
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Saffron
Monounsaturated Fat 0.429g Saffron
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g Saffron

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Dried dill weed Saffron
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
95%
Dried dill weed
60%
Saffron
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
401%
Dried dill weed
479%
Saffron

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Saffron
Saffron contains less Sodium (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dried dill weed
Dried dill weed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.352g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dried dill weed
Dried dill weed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Dried dill weed
Dried dill weed is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dried dill weed
Dried dill weed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Dried dill weed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171322/nutrients
  2. Saffron - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170934/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.