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Dill vs. Arugula — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Dill and Arugula

  • Dill is richer than Arugula in Vitamin C, Iron, Manganese, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Folate, Potassium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Dill is 78% higher.
  • Dill contains 5 times more Vitamin B3 than Arugula. Dill contains 1.57mg of Vitamin B3, while Arugula contains 0.305mg.

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

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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.
Dill
8
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Contains more Calcium +30%
Contains more Iron +351.4%
Contains more Magnesium +17%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.9%
Contains more Potassium +100%
Contains more Zinc +93.6%
Contains more Copper +92.1%
Contains more Manganese +293.8%
Contains less Sodium -55.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 63% 248% 40% 29% 66% 8% 25% 49% 165% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 55% 34% 23% 33% 4% 13% 26% 42% 2%
Contains more Calcium +30%
Contains more Iron +351.4%
Contains more Magnesium +17%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.9%
Contains more Potassium +100%
Contains more Zinc +93.6%
Contains more Copper +92.1%
Contains more Manganese +293.8%
Contains less Sodium -55.7%

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.
Dill
7
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Contains more Vitamin A +225.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +31.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +244.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +414.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +153.4%
Contains more Folate +54.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.1%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 143% 9% 0% 50% 11% 20% 6% 27% 17% 73% 0% 272%
Contains more Vitamin A +225.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +31.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +244.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +414.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +153.4%
Contains more Folate +54.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dill
4
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Contains more Protein +34.1%
Contains more Fats +69.7%
Contains more Carbs +92.3%
Contains more Other +75%
Equal in Water - 91.71
3% 7% 86% 2%
Protein: 3.46 g
Fats: 1.12 g
Carbs: 7.02 g
Water: 85.95 g
Other: 2.45 g
3% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.58 g
Fats: 0.66 g
Carbs: 3.65 g
Water: 91.71 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more Protein +34.1%
Contains more Fats +69.7%
Contains more Carbs +92.3%
Contains more Other +75%
Equal in Water - 91.71

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dill
2
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Contains less Saturated Fat -30.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1536.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +235.8%
6% 84% 10%
Saturated Fat: 0.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.802 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.095 g
19% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.086 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.049 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.319 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1536.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +235.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dill Arugula Opinion
Net carbs 4.92g 2.05g Dill
Protein 3.46g 2.58g Dill
Fats 1.12g 0.66g Dill
Carbs 7.02g 3.65g Dill
Calories 43kcal 25kcal Dill
Sugar 2.05g Dill
Fiber 2.1g 1.6g Dill
Calcium 208mg 160mg Dill
Iron 6.59mg 1.46mg Dill
Magnesium 55mg 47mg Dill
Phosphorus 66mg 52mg Dill
Potassium 738mg 369mg Dill
Sodium 61mg 27mg Arugula
Zinc 0.91mg 0.47mg Dill
Copper 0.146mg 0.076mg Dill
Manganese 1.264mg 0.321mg Dill
Selenium 0.3µg Arugula
Vitamin A 7718IU 2373IU Dill
Vitamin A RAE 386µg 119µg Dill
Vitamin E 0.43mg Arugula
Vitamin C 85mg 15mg Dill
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.044mg Dill
Vitamin B2 0.296mg 0.086mg Dill
Vitamin B3 1.57mg 0.305mg Dill
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.437mg Arugula
Vitamin B6 0.185mg 0.073mg Dill
Folate 150µg 97µg Dill
Vitamin K 108.6µg Arugula
Tryptophan 0.014mg Dill
Threonine 0.068mg Dill
Isoleucine 0.195mg Dill
Leucine 0.159mg Dill
Lysine 0.246mg Dill
Methionine 0.011mg Dill
Phenylalanine 0.065mg Dill
Valine 0.154mg Dill
Histidine 0.071mg Dill
Saturated Fat 0.06g 0.086g Dill
Monounsaturated Fat 0.802g 0.049g Dill
Polyunsaturated fat 0.095g 0.319g Arugula

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Dill Arugula
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
86%
Dill
52%
Arugula
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
Dill
28%
Arugula

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dill
Dill is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.05g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dill
Dill is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.026g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dill
Dill is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dill
Dill is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dill
Dill is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arugula
Arugula contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Arugula
Arugula is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Dill - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172233/nutrients
  2. Arugula - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169387/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.