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Spearmint vs. Dill seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Spearmint and Dill seeds

  • Spearmint has more Folate, while Dill seeds has more Calcium, Copper, Fiber, Iron, Magnesium, Zinc, Manganese, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1.
  • Dill seeds' daily need coverage for Calcium is 132% higher.
  • Dill seeds contain 11 times less Folate than Spearmint. Spearmint contains 105µg of Folate, while Dill seeds contain 10µg.

The food types used in this comparison are Spearmint, fresh 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.
Spearmint
Spearmint
0
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10
Dill seeds
Dill seeds
Contains more Calcium +661.8%
Contains more Iron +37.6%
Contains more Magnesium +306.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +361.7%
Contains more Potassium +159%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Zinc +377.1%
Contains more Copper +225%
Contains more Manganese +64%
Spearmint
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 60% 446% 45% 26% 41% 4% 30% 80% 146% 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 Calcium +661.8%
Contains more Iron +37.6%
Contains more Magnesium +306.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +361.7%
Contains more Potassium +159%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Zinc +377.1%
Contains more Copper +225%
Contains more Manganese +64%

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.
Spearmint
Spearmint
3
:
5
Dill seeds
Dill seeds
Contains more Vitamin A +7549.1%
Contains more Folate +950%
Contains more Vitamin C +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +435.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +62.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +196.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +58.2%
Spearmint
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 244% 0% 0% 45% 20% 41% 18% 15% 37% 79% 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 +7549.1%
Contains more Folate +950%
Contains more Vitamin C +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +435.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +62.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +196.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +58.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spearmint
Spearmint
1
:
4
Dill seeds
Dill seeds
Contains more Water +1011%
Contains more Protein +385.7%
Contains more Fats +1891.8%
Contains more Carbs +556%
Contains more Other +227.2%
Spearmint
3% 8% 86% 2%
Protein: 3.29 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 8.41 g
Water: 85.55 g
Other: 2.02 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 +1011%
Contains more Protein +385.7%
Contains more Fats +1891.8%
Contains more Carbs +556%
Contains more Other +227.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spearmint
Spearmint
1
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2
Dill seeds
Dill seeds
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37540%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +156.3%
Spearmint
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.191 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.394 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 -73.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37540%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +156.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Spearmint Dill seeds
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals 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 Spearmint Dill seeds Opinion
Net carbs 1.61g 34.07g Dill seeds
Protein 3.29g 15.98g Dill seeds
Fats 0.73g 14.54g Dill seeds
Carbs 8.41g 55.17g Dill seeds
Calories 44kcal 305kcal Dill seeds
Fiber 6.8g 21.1g Dill seeds
Calcium 199mg 1516mg Dill seeds
Iron 11.87mg 16.33mg Dill seeds
Magnesium 63mg 256mg Dill seeds
Phosphorus 60mg 277mg Dill seeds
Potassium 458mg 1186mg Dill seeds
Sodium 30mg 20mg Dill seeds
Zinc 1.09mg 5.2mg Dill seeds
Copper 0.24mg 0.78mg Dill seeds
Manganese 1.118mg 1.833mg Dill seeds
Selenium 12.1µg Dill seeds
Vitamin A 4054IU 53IU Spearmint
Vitamin A RAE 203µg 3µg Spearmint
Vitamin C 13.3mg 21mg Dill seeds
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.418mg Dill seeds
Vitamin B2 0.175mg 0.284mg Dill seeds
Vitamin B3 0.948mg 2.807mg Dill seeds
Vitamin B5 0.25mg Spearmint
Vitamin B6 0.158mg 0.25mg Dill seeds
Folate 105µg 10µg Spearmint
Tryptophan 0.05mg Spearmint
Threonine 0.135mg 0.575mg Dill seeds
Isoleucine 0.135mg 0.767mg Dill seeds
Leucine 0.247mg 0.925mg Dill seeds
Lysine 0.141mg 1.038mg Dill seeds
Methionine 0.046mg 0.143mg Dill seeds
Phenylalanine 0.168mg 0.67mg Dill seeds
Valine 0.164mg 1.12mg Dill seeds
Histidine 0.066mg 0.32mg Dill seeds
Saturated Fat 0.191g 0.73g Spearmint
Monounsaturated Fat 0.025g 9.41g Dill seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 0.394g 1.01g Dill seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Spearmint 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
41%
Spearmint
30%
Dill seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Spearmint
218%
Dill seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spearmint
Spearmint is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.539g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dill seeds
Dill seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dill seeds
Dill seeds 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 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. Spearmint - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173475/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.