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Dill vs. Chestnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Dill and Chestnut?

  • Dill is richer in Vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Manganese, Calcium, Vitamin B2, and Zinc, yet Chestnut is richer in Copper, and Vitamin B1.
  • Dill's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 65% higher.
  • Dill has 386 times more Vitamin A RAE than Chestnut. Dill has 386µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Chestnut has 1µg.

We used Dill weed, fresh and Nuts, chestnuts, european, boiled and steamed types in this comparison.

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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
6
:
Contains more Calcium +352.2%
Contains more Iron +280.9%
Contains more Zinc +264%
Contains more Manganese +48%
Contains more Phosphorus +50%
Contains less Sodium -55.7%
Contains more Copper +223.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 54
Equal in Potassium - 715
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 14% 65% 39% 43% 64% 4% 7% 158% 112% 0%
Contains more Calcium +352.2%
Contains more Iron +280.9%
Contains more Zinc +264%
Contains more Manganese +48%
Contains more Phosphorus +50%
Contains less Sodium -55.7%
Contains more Copper +223.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 54
Equal in Potassium - 715

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
6
:
Contains more Vitamin A +45300%
Contains more Vitamin C +218.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +184.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +114.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.6%
Contains more Folate +294.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +155.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25.9%
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 2% 0% 0% 89% 37% 24% 14% 19% 54% 29% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +45300%
Contains more Vitamin C +218.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +184.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +114.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.6%
Contains more Folate +294.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +155.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dill
3
:
Contains more Protein +73%
Contains more Water +26.1%
Contains more Other +245.1%
Contains more Fats +23.2%
Contains more Carbs +295.4%
3% 7% 86% 2%
Protein: 3.46 g
Fats: 1.12 g
Carbs: 7.02 g
Water: 85.95 g
Other: 2.45 g
2% 28% 68%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 1.38 g
Carbs: 27.76 g
Water: 68.15 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more Protein +73%
Contains more Water +26.1%
Contains more Other +245.1%
Contains more Fats +23.2%
Contains more Carbs +295.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dill
2
:
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +68.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +473.7%
6% 84% 10%
Saturated Fat: 0.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.802 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.095 g
20% 37% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.476 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.545 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +68.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +473.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dill Chestnut Opinion
Net carbs 4.92g 27.76g Chestnut
Protein 3.46g 2g Dill
Fats 1.12g 1.38g Chestnut
Carbs 7.02g 27.76g Chestnut
Calories 43kcal 131kcal Chestnut
Fiber 2.1g Dill
Calcium 208mg 46mg Dill
Iron 6.59mg 1.73mg Dill
Magnesium 55mg 54mg Dill
Phosphorus 66mg 99mg Chestnut
Potassium 738mg 715mg Dill
Sodium 61mg 27mg Chestnut
Zinc 0.91mg 0.25mg Dill
Copper 0.146mg 0.472mg Chestnut
Manganese 1.264mg 0.854mg Dill
Vitamin A 7718IU 17IU Dill
Vitamin A RAE 386µg 1µg Dill
Vitamin C 85mg 26.7mg Dill
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.148mg Chestnut
Vitamin B2 0.296mg 0.104mg Dill
Vitamin B3 1.57mg 0.731mg Dill
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.316mg Dill
Vitamin B6 0.185mg 0.233mg Chestnut
Folate 150µg 38µg Dill
Tryptophan 0.014mg 0.022mg Chestnut
Threonine 0.068mg 0.071mg Chestnut
Isoleucine 0.195mg 0.079mg Dill
Leucine 0.159mg 0.118mg Dill
Lysine 0.246mg 0.118mg Dill
Methionine 0.011mg 0.047mg Chestnut
Phenylalanine 0.065mg 0.084mg Chestnut
Valine 0.154mg 0.112mg Dill
Histidine 0.071mg 0.055mg Dill
Saturated Fat 0.06g 0.26g Dill
Monounsaturated Fat 0.802g 0.476g Dill
Polyunsaturated fat 0.095g 0.545g Chestnut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Dill Chestnut
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
22%
Chestnut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
Dill
50%
Chestnut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dill
Dill is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dill
Dill is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
Dill
Dill is cheaper (difference - $1)
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?
Chestnut
Chestnut contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
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)

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. Chestnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170168/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.