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

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The main differences between Saffron and Dried dill weed

  • Saffron is richer in Manganese, and Vitamin C, yet Dried dill weed is richer in Iron, Calcium, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Fiber, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Saffron is 1063% higher.
  • Saffron contains 2 times more Vitamin C than Dried dill weed. Saffron contains 80.8mg of Vitamin C, while Dried dill weed contains 50mg.

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

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

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.
Saffron
Saffron
2
:
5
Dried dill weed
Dried dill weed
Contains more Vitamin C +61.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +1003.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +263.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +69.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.284
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin C +61.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +1003.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +263.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +69.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.284

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saffron
Saffron
3
:
2
Dried dill weed
Dried dill weed
Contains more Fats +34.2%
Contains more Carbs +17.1%
Contains more Water +63%
Contains more Protein +74.6%
Contains more Other +130.5%
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
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
Contains more Fats +34.2%
Contains more Carbs +17.1%
Contains more Water +63%
Contains more Protein +74.6%
Contains more Other +130.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saffron
Saffron
2
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1
Dried dill weed
Dried dill weed
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.2%
Saffron
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.067 g
Dried dill weed
100%
Saturated Fat: 0.234 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 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.
Saffron Dried dill weed
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 Saffron Dried dill weed Opinion
Net carbs 61.47g 42.22g Saffron
Protein 11.43g 19.96g Dried dill weed
Fats 5.85g 4.36g Saffron
Carbs 65.37g 55.82g Saffron
Calories 310kcal 253kcal Saffron
Fiber 3.9g 13.6g Dried dill weed
Calcium 111mg 1784mg Dried dill weed
Iron 11.1mg 48.78mg Dried dill weed
Magnesium 264mg 451mg Dried dill weed
Phosphorus 252mg 543mg Dried dill weed
Potassium 1724mg 3308mg Dried dill weed
Sodium 148mg 208mg Saffron
Zinc 1.09mg 3.3mg Dried dill weed
Copper 0.328mg 0.49mg Dried dill weed
Manganese 28.408mg 3.95mg Saffron
Selenium 5.6µg Saffron
Vitamin A 530IU 5850IU Dried dill weed
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 293µg Dried dill weed
Vitamin C 80.8mg 50mg Saffron
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.418mg Dried dill weed
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.284mg Dried dill weed
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 2.807mg Dried dill weed
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 1.71mg Dried dill weed
Folate 93µg Saffron
Saturated Fat 1.586g 0.234g 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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is better in case of low diet
Saffron Dried dill weed
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
60%
Saffron
95%
Dried dill weed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
401%
Dried dill weed

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. Saffron - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170934/nutrients
  2. Dried dill weed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171322/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.