Basil vs. Dill — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are basil and dill different?
- Basil is higher in copper; however, dill is richer in vitamin C, vitamin A, iron, folate, vitamin B2, potassium, and manganese.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for dill is 74% higher.
- Basil contains 3 times more copper than dill. While basil contains 0.385mg of copper, dill contains only 0.146mg.
- Dill has a lower glycemic index (15) than basil (70).
Basil, fresh and Dill weed, fresh are the varieties used 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +16.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +163.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +17.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +150.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +107.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +12.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +17.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +10.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +372.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +46.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +70.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +289.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +74.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +90% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +19.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +120.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +75% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +164.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +63.3% |
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Protein
~3.46g
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Water
~85.95g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -31.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +309.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +811.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 414.8µg | 346% | |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 85mg | 74% |
| Iron | 3.17mg | 6.59mg | 43% |
| Copper | 0.385mg | 0.146mg | 27% |
| Folate | 68µg | 150µg | 21% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.076mg | 0.296mg | 17% |
| Vitamin A | 264µg | 386µg | 14% |
| Potassium | 295mg | 738mg | 13% |
| Manganese | 1.148mg | 1.264mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.209mg | 0.397mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.902mg | 1.57mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 177mg | 208mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 2.1g | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.155mg | 0.185mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 61mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 64mg | 55mg | 2% |
| Choline | 11.4mg | 2% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.088g | 0.802g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.389g | 0.095g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.058mg | 2% |
| Calories | 23kcal | 43kcal | 1% |
| Protein | 3.15g | 3.46g | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 1% | |
| Phosphorus | 56mg | 66mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.81mg | 0.91mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 2.65g | 7.02g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.64g | 1.12g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.05g | 4.92g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.3g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 0.041g | 0.06g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.039mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.104mg | 0.068mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.104mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.191mg | 0.159mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.11mg | 0.246mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.036mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.127mg | 0.154mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.051mg | 0.071mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.02g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
104%
54%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
69%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dill is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dill is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is cheaper?
Dill is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dill is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dill is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Basil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.019g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)