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Paprika vs. Dill seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Paprika and Dill seeds

  • Paprika is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Iron, Fiber, Vitamin B3, and Potassium, yet Dill seeds are richer in Calcium, Vitamin C, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE from Paprika is 273% higher.
  • Paprika contains 9 times more Vitamin B6 than Dill seeds. Paprika contains 2.141mg of Vitamin B6, while Dill seeds contain 0.25mg.

Food types used in this article are Spices, paprika 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.
Paprika
Paprika
3
:
7
Dill seeds
Dill seeds
Contains more Iron +29.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.4%
Contains more Potassium +92.2%
Contains more Calcium +562%
Contains more Magnesium +43.8%
Contains less Sodium -70.6%
Contains more Zinc +20.1%
Contains more Manganese +15.3%
Contains more Selenium +92.1%
Equal in Copper - 0.78
Paprika
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 69% 793% 128% 135% 202% 9% 119% 238% 208% 35%
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 +29.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.4%
Contains more Potassium +92.2%
Contains more Calcium +562%
Contains more Magnesium +43.8%
Contains less Sodium -70.6%
Contains more Zinc +20.1%
Contains more Manganese +15.3%
Contains more Selenium +92.1%
Equal in Copper - 0.78

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.
Paprika
Paprika
8
:
2
Dill seeds
Dill seeds
Contains more Vitamin A +92832.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +333.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +258.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +756.4%
Contains more Folate +390%
Contains more Vitamin C +2233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +26.7%
Paprika
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2956% 583% 0% 3% 83% 284% 189% 151% 495% 37% 0% 201%
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 +92832.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +333.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +258.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +756.4%
Contains more Folate +390%
Contains more Vitamin C +2233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +26.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Paprika
Paprika
2
:
3
Dill seeds
Dill seeds
Contains more Water +46%
Contains more Other +17.1%
Contains more Protein +13%
Contains more Fats +12.8%
Equal in Carbs - 55.17
Paprika
14% 13% 54% 11% 8%
Protein: 14.14 g
Fats: 12.89 g
Carbs: 53.99 g
Water: 11.24 g
Other: 7.74 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 +46%
Contains more Other +17.1%
Contains more Protein +13%
Contains more Fats +12.8%
Equal in Carbs - 55.17

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Paprika
Paprika
1
:
2
Dill seeds
Dill seeds
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +668.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +455.2%
Paprika
18% 15% 67%
Saturated Fat: 2.14 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.695 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.766 g
Dill seeds
7% 84% 9%
Saturated Fat: 0.73 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.41 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.01 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +668.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +455.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Paprika Dill seeds Opinion
Net carbs 19.09g 34.07g Dill seeds
Protein 14.14g 15.98g Dill seeds
Fats 12.89g 14.54g Dill seeds
Carbs 53.99g 55.17g Dill seeds
Calories 282kcal 305kcal Dill seeds
Fructose 6.71g Paprika
Sugar 10.34g Dill seeds
Fiber 34.9g 21.1g Paprika
Calcium 229mg 1516mg Dill seeds
Iron 21.14mg 16.33mg Paprika
Magnesium 178mg 256mg Dill seeds
Phosphorus 314mg 277mg Paprika
Potassium 2280mg 1186mg Paprika
Sodium 68mg 20mg Dill seeds
Zinc 4.33mg 5.2mg Dill seeds
Copper 0.713mg 0.78mg Dill seeds
Manganese 1.59mg 1.833mg Dill seeds
Selenium 6.3µg 12.1µg Dill seeds
Vitamin A 49254IU 53IU Paprika
Vitamin A RAE 2463µg 3µg Paprika
Vitamin E 29.1mg Paprika
Vitamin C 0.9mg 21mg Dill seeds
Vitamin B1 0.33mg 0.418mg Dill seeds
Vitamin B2 1.23mg 0.284mg Paprika
Vitamin B3 10.06mg 2.807mg Paprika
Vitamin B5 2.51mg Paprika
Vitamin B6 2.141mg 0.25mg Paprika
Folate 49µg 10µg Paprika
Vitamin K 80.3µg Paprika
Tryptophan 0.07mg Paprika
Threonine 0.49mg 0.575mg Dill seeds
Isoleucine 0.57mg 0.767mg Dill seeds
Leucine 0.92mg 0.925mg Dill seeds
Lysine 0.69mg 1.038mg Dill seeds
Methionine 0.2mg 0.143mg Paprika
Phenylalanine 0.61mg 0.67mg Dill seeds
Valine 0.75mg 1.12mg Dill seeds
Histidine 0.25mg 0.32mg Dill seeds
Saturated Fat 2.14g 0.73g Dill seeds
Monounsaturated Fat 1.695g 9.41g Dill seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 7.766g 1.01g Paprika
Omega-3 - ALA 0.453g Paprika

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Paprika Dill seeds
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
415%
Paprika
30%
Dill seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
193%
Paprika
218%
Dill seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dill seeds
Dill seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dill seeds
Dill seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dill seeds
Dill seeds is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.41g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dill seeds
Dill seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Dill seeds
Dill seeds is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Paprika - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171329/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.