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Thyme vs. Dill — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Thyme and Dill

  • Thyme is richer in Iron, Vitamin C, Fiber, Copper, Magnesium, Manganese, Calcium, and Vitamin B2, yet Dill is richer in Folate, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Thyme is 136% higher.
  • Thyme contains 7 times more Fiber than Dill. Thyme contains 14g of Fiber, while Dill contains 2.1g.

Food types used in this article are Thyme, fresh and Dill weed, fresh.

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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.
Thyme
8
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1
Dill
Contains more Calcium +94.7%
Contains more Iron +164.8%
Contains more Magnesium +190.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +60.6%
Contains less Sodium -85.2%
Contains more Zinc +98.9%
Contains more Copper +280.1%
Contains more Manganese +36%
Contains more Potassium +21.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 122% 655% 115% 46% 54% 2% 50% 185% 225% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 63% 248% 40% 29% 66% 8% 25% 49% 165% 0%
Contains more Calcium +94.7%
Contains more Iron +164.8%
Contains more Magnesium +190.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +60.6%
Contains less Sodium -85.2%
Contains more Zinc +98.9%
Contains more Copper +280.1%
Contains more Manganese +36%
Contains more Potassium +21.2%

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.
Thyme
5
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3
Dill
Contains more Vitamin C +88.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +59.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +88.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20.8%
Contains more Folate +233.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.397
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 286% 0% 0% 534% 12% 109% 35% 25% 81% 34% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 464% 0% 0% 284% 15% 69% 30% 24% 43% 113% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +88.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +59.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +88.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20.8%
Contains more Folate +233.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.397

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Thyme
4
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1
Dill
Contains more Protein +60.7%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Carbs +248.3%
Contains more Other +30.6%
Contains more Water +32%
6% 2% 24% 65% 3%
Protein: 5.56 g
Fats: 1.68 g
Carbs: 24.45 g
Water: 65.11 g
Other: 3.2 g
3% 7% 86% 2%
Protein: 3.46 g
Fats: 1.12 g
Carbs: 7.02 g
Water: 85.95 g
Other: 2.45 g
Contains more Protein +60.7%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Carbs +248.3%
Contains more Other +30.6%
Contains more Water +32%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Thyme
1
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2
Dill
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +460%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +890.1%
43% 8% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.467 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.532 g
6% 84% 10%
Saturated Fat: 0.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.802 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.095 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +460%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +890.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Thyme Dill Opinion
Net carbs 10.45g 4.92g Thyme
Protein 5.56g 3.46g Thyme
Fats 1.68g 1.12g Thyme
Carbs 24.45g 7.02g Thyme
Calories 101kcal 43kcal Thyme
Fiber 14g 2.1g Thyme
Calcium 405mg 208mg Thyme
Iron 17.45mg 6.59mg Thyme
Magnesium 160mg 55mg Thyme
Phosphorus 106mg 66mg Thyme
Potassium 609mg 738mg Dill
Sodium 9mg 61mg Thyme
Zinc 1.81mg 0.91mg Thyme
Copper 0.555mg 0.146mg Thyme
Manganese 1.719mg 1.264mg Thyme
Vitamin A 4751IU 7718IU Dill
Vitamin A RAE 238µg 386µg Dill
Vitamin C 160.1mg 85mg Thyme
Vitamin B1 0.048mg 0.058mg Dill
Vitamin B2 0.471mg 0.296mg Thyme
Vitamin B3 1.824mg 1.57mg Thyme
Vitamin B5 0.409mg 0.397mg Thyme
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.185mg Thyme
Folate 45µg 150µg Dill
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0.014mg Thyme
Threonine 0.154mg 0.068mg Thyme
Isoleucine 0.285mg 0.195mg Thyme
Leucine 0.262mg 0.159mg Thyme
Lysine 0.126mg 0.246mg Dill
Methionine 0.011mg Dill
Phenylalanine 0.065mg Dill
Valine 0.307mg 0.154mg Thyme
Histidine 0.071mg Dill
Saturated Fat 0.467g 0.06g Dill
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g 0.802g Dill
Polyunsaturated fat 0.532g 0.095g Thyme

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Thyme Dill
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
93%
Thyme
86%
Dill
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
145%
Thyme
69%
Dill

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Thyme
Thyme is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Thyme
Thyme contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dill
Dill is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.407g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dill
Dill is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Dill
Dill is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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. Thyme - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173470/nutrients
  2. Dill - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172233/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.