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Cayenne pepper vs. Dill seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Cayenne pepper and Dill seeds?

  • Cayenne pepper is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3, yet Dill seeds are higher in Calcium, Iron, Copper, Magnesium, and Zinc.
  • Cayenne pepper's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 231% more.
  • Cayenne pepper has 10 times more Vitamin B6 than Dill seeds. While Cayenne pepper has 2.45mg of Vitamin B6, Dill seeds have only 0.25mg.

We used Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Spices, dill seed types in this article.

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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.
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
3
:
7
Dill seeds
Dill seeds
Contains more Potassium +69.8%
Contains more Calcium +924.3%
Contains more Iron +109.4%
Contains more Magnesium +68.4%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Zinc +109.7%
Contains more Copper +109.1%
Contains more Selenium +37.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 277
Equal in Manganese - 1.833
Cayenne pepper
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 45% 293% 109% 126% 178% 4% 68% 125% 261% 48%
Dill seeds
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 455% 613% 183% 119% 105% 3% 142% 260% 240% 66%
Contains more Potassium +69.8%
Contains more Calcium +924.3%
Contains more Iron +109.4%
Contains more Magnesium +68.4%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Zinc +109.7%
Contains more Copper +109.1%
Contains more Selenium +37.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 277
Equal in Manganese - 1.833

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.
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
8
:
1
Dill seeds
Dill seeds
Contains more Vitamin A +78409.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +263.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +223.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +210%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +880%
Contains more Folate +960%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +27.4%
Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2497% 597% 0% 255% 82% 213% 164% 0% 566% 80% 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 +78409.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +263.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +223.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +210%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +880%
Contains more Folate +960%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +27.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
3
:
2
Dill seeds
Dill seeds
Contains more Fats +18.8%
Contains more Protein +33.1%
Equal in Carbs - 55.17
Equal in Water - 7.7
Equal in Other - 6.61
Cayenne pepper
12% 17% 57% 8% 6%
Protein: 12.01 g
Fats: 17.27 g
Carbs: 56.63 g
Water: 8.05 g
Other: 6.04 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 Fats +18.8%
Contains more Protein +33.1%
Equal in Carbs - 55.17
Equal in Water - 7.7
Equal in Other - 6.61

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
1
:
2
Dill seeds
Dill seeds
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +728.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +242.2%
Cayenne pepper
23% 19% 58%
Saturated Fat: 3.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.37 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 +728.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +242.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cayenne pepper Dill seeds Opinion
Net carbs 29.43g 34.07g Dill seeds
Protein 12.01g 15.98g Dill seeds
Fats 17.27g 14.54g Cayenne pepper
Carbs 56.63g 55.17g Cayenne pepper
Calories 318kcal 305kcal Cayenne pepper
Sugar 10.34g Dill seeds
Fiber 27.2g 21.1g Cayenne pepper
Calcium 148mg 1516mg Dill seeds
Iron 7.8mg 16.33mg Dill seeds
Magnesium 152mg 256mg Dill seeds
Phosphorus 293mg 277mg Cayenne pepper
Potassium 2014mg 1186mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 30mg 20mg Dill seeds
Zinc 2.48mg 5.2mg Dill seeds
Copper 0.373mg 0.78mg Dill seeds
Manganese 2mg 1.833mg Cayenne pepper
Selenium 8.8µg 12.1µg Dill seeds
Vitamin A 41610IU 53IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A RAE 2081µg 3µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 29.83mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin C 76.4mg 21mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.418mg Dill seeds
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.284mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 2.807mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 0.25mg Cayenne pepper
Folate 106µg 10µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin K 80.3µg Cayenne pepper
Threonine 0.575mg Dill seeds
Isoleucine 0.767mg Dill seeds
Leucine 0.925mg Dill seeds
Lysine 1.038mg Dill seeds
Methionine 0.143mg Dill seeds
Phenylalanine 0.67mg Dill seeds
Valine 1.12mg Dill seeds
Histidine 0.32mg Dill seeds
Saturated Fat 3.26g 0.73g Dill seeds
Monounsaturated Fat 2.75g 9.41g Dill seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 1.01g Cayenne pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cayenne pepper 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
388%
Cayenne pepper
30%
Dill seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
218%
Dill seeds

Comparison summary

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 - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dill seeds
Dill seeds is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.53g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dill seeds
Dill seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Dill seeds
Dill seeds is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Cayenne pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170932/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.