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Fennel seeds vs. Dill seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Fennel seeds and Dill seeds

  • Fennel seeds are richer in Manganese, Fiber, Copper, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Potassium, yet Dill seeds are richer in Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Fennel seeds is 204% higher.
  • Fennel seeds contain 2 times more Vitamin B3 than Dill seeds. Fennel seeds contain 6.05mg of Vitamin B3, while Dill seeds contain 2.807mg.

Food types used in this article are Spices, fennel 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.
Fennel seeds
Fennel seeds
6
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4
Dill seeds
Dill seeds
Contains more Iron +13.5%
Contains more Magnesium +50.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +75.8%
Contains more Potassium +42.8%
Contains more Copper +36.8%
Contains more Manganese +256.4%
Contains more Calcium +26.8%
Contains less Sodium -77.3%
Contains more Zinc +40.5%
Fennel seeds
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 359% 696% 275% 209% 150% 12% 101% 356% 853% 0%
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 +13.5%
Contains more Magnesium +50.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +75.8%
Contains more Potassium +42.8%
Contains more Copper +36.8%
Contains more Manganese +256.4%
Contains more Calcium +26.8%
Contains less Sodium -77.3%
Contains more Zinc +40.5%

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.
Fennel seeds
Fennel seeds
4
:
2
Dill seeds
Dill seeds
Contains more Vitamin A +154.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +115.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +88%
Equal in Vitamin C - 21
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.418
Fennel seeds
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 0% 0% 70% 102% 82% 114% 0% 109% 0% 0% 0%
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 +154.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +115.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +88%
Equal in Vitamin C - 21
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.418

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fennel seeds
Fennel seeds
3
:
2
Dill seeds
Dill seeds
Contains more Water +14.4%
Contains more Other +24.5%
Equal in Protein - 15.98
Equal in Fats - 14.54
Equal in Carbs - 55.17
Fennel seeds
16% 15% 52% 9% 8%
Protein: 15.8 g
Fats: 14.87 g
Carbs: 52.29 g
Water: 8.81 g
Other: 8.23 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 Water +14.4%
Contains more Other +24.5%
Equal in Protein - 15.98
Equal in Fats - 14.54
Equal in Carbs - 55.17

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fennel seeds
Fennel seeds
3
:
0
Dill seeds
Dill seeds
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +67.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 9.41
Fennel seeds
4% 82% 14%
Saturated Fat: 0.48 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.91 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.69 g
Dill seeds
7% 84% 9%
Saturated Fat: 0.73 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.41 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.01 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +67.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 9.41

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fennel seeds Dill seeds Opinion
Net carbs 12.49g 34.07g Dill seeds
Protein 15.8g 15.98g Dill seeds
Fats 14.87g 14.54g Fennel seeds
Carbs 52.29g 55.17g Dill seeds
Calories 345kcal 305kcal Fennel seeds
Fiber 39.8g 21.1g Fennel seeds
Calcium 1196mg 1516mg Dill seeds
Iron 18.54mg 16.33mg Fennel seeds
Magnesium 385mg 256mg Fennel seeds
Phosphorus 487mg 277mg Fennel seeds
Potassium 1694mg 1186mg Fennel seeds
Sodium 88mg 20mg Dill seeds
Zinc 3.7mg 5.2mg Dill seeds
Copper 1.067mg 0.78mg Fennel seeds
Manganese 6.533mg 1.833mg Fennel seeds
Selenium 12.1µg Dill seeds
Vitamin A 135IU 53IU Fennel seeds
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 3µg Fennel seeds
Vitamin C 21mg 21mg
Vitamin B1 0.408mg 0.418mg Dill seeds
Vitamin B2 0.353mg 0.284mg Fennel seeds
Vitamin B3 6.05mg 2.807mg Fennel seeds
Vitamin B6 0.47mg 0.25mg Fennel seeds
Folate 10µg Dill seeds
Tryptophan 0.253mg Fennel seeds
Threonine 0.602mg 0.575mg Fennel seeds
Isoleucine 0.695mg 0.767mg Dill seeds
Leucine 0.996mg 0.925mg Fennel seeds
Lysine 0.758mg 1.038mg Dill seeds
Methionine 0.301mg 0.143mg Fennel seeds
Phenylalanine 0.647mg 0.67mg Dill seeds
Valine 0.915mg 1.12mg Dill seeds
Histidine 0.331mg 0.32mg Fennel seeds
Saturated Fat 0.48g 0.73g Fennel seeds
Monounsaturated Fat 9.91g 9.41g Fennel seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 1.69g 1.01g Fennel seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fennel seeds Dill seeds
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
40%
Fennel seeds
30%
Dill seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
301%
Fennel seeds
218%
Dill seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Fennel seeds
Fennel seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fennel seeds
Fennel seeds is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dill seeds
Dill seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 68mg)
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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Fennel seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171323/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.