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Dill vs. Brussels sprouts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Dill and Brussels sprouts

  • Dill has more Iron, Manganese, Vitamin A, Folate, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Potassium, Copper, and Magnesium, however, Brussels sprouts are higher in Fiber.
  • Dill covers your daily need of Iron 65% more than Brussels sprouts.
  • Dill has 10 times more Vitamin A than Brussels sprouts. While Dill has 386µg of Vitamin A, Brussels sprouts have only 38µg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Dill weed, fresh and Brussels sprouts, 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
7
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 39% 62% 65% 247% 49% 25% 28% 8% 165% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 13% 34% 53% 23% 11% 30% 3.3% 44% 8.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +139.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +395.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +89.7%
Contains more IronIron +370.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +108.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +116.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +275.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -59%
~equal in Phosphorus ~69mg

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
5
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 283% 463% 0% 0% 15% 68% 29% 24% 43% 0% 0% 113% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 283% 45% 18% 0% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 0% 443% 46% 10%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +923.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +228.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +110.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +28.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +145.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +139.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +18.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~85mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dill
3
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% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
Contains more FatsFats +273.3%
Contains more OtherOther +78.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +27.5%
~equal in Protein ~3.38g
~equal in Water ~86g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dill
2
6% 84% 10%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.802 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.095 g
100%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 153 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +3387%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +160952.6%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~0.062g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dill Brussels sprouts Opinion
Calories 43kcal 43kcal
Protein 3.46g 3.38g Dill
Fats 1.12g 0.3g Dill
Vitamin C 85mg 85mg
Net carbs 4.92g 5.15g Brussels sprouts
Carbs 7.02g 8.95g Brussels sprouts
Magnesium 55mg 23mg Dill
Calcium 208mg 42mg Dill
Potassium 738mg 389mg Dill
Iron 6.59mg 1.4mg Dill
Sugar 2.2g Dill
Fiber 2.1g 3.8g Brussels sprouts
Copper 0.146mg 0.07mg Dill
Zinc 0.91mg 0.42mg Dill
Phosphorus 66mg 69mg Brussels sprouts
Sodium 61mg 25mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin A 7718IU 754IU Dill
Vitamin A 386µg 38µg Dill
Vitamin E 0.88mg Brussels sprouts
Manganese 1.264mg 0.337mg Dill
Selenium 1.6µg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.139mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B2 0.296mg 0.09mg Dill
Vitamin B3 1.57mg 0.745mg Dill
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.309mg Dill
Vitamin B6 0.185mg 0.219mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin K 177µg Brussels sprouts
Folate 150µg 61µg Dill
Choline 19.1mg Brussels sprouts
Saturated Fat 0.06g 0.062g Dill
Monounsaturated Fat 0.802g 0.023g Dill
Polyunsaturated fat 0.095g 153g Brussels sprouts
Tryptophan 0.014mg 0.037mg Brussels sprouts
Threonine 0.068mg 0.12mg Brussels sprouts
Isoleucine 0.195mg 0.132mg Dill
Leucine 0.159mg 0.152mg Dill
Lysine 0.246mg 0.154mg Dill
Methionine 0.011mg 0.032mg Brussels sprouts
Phenylalanine 0.065mg 0.098mg Brussels sprouts
Valine 0.154mg 0.155mg Brussels sprouts
Histidine 0.071mg 0.076mg Brussels sprouts
Fructose 0.93g Brussels sprouts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Dill Brussels sprouts
Low Calories diet Equal
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
80%
Dill
76%
Brussels sprouts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
Dill
24%
Brussels sprouts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dill
Dill is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.2g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dill
Dill is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dill
Dill is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dill
Dill is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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. Dill - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172233/nutrients
  2. Brussels sprouts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/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.