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Dill vs. Cumin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Dill and Cumin different?

  • Dill is higher in Vitamin C, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Cumin is richer in Iron, Manganese, Copper, Magnesium, Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Cumin is 747% higher.
  • Dill contains 11 times more Vitamin C than Cumin. While Dill contains 85mg of Vitamin C, Cumin contains only 7.7mg.

Dill weed, fresh and Spices, cumin seed 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.
Dill
1
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9
Cumin
Contains less Sodium -63.7%
Contains more Calcium +347.6%
Contains more Iron +907%
Contains more Magnesium +565.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +656.1%
Contains more Potassium +142.3%
Contains more Zinc +427.5%
Contains more Copper +493.8%
Contains more Manganese +163.7%
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 280% 2489% 262% 214% 158% 22% 131% 289% 435% 29%
Contains less Sodium -63.7%
Contains more Calcium +347.6%
Contains more Iron +907%
Contains more Magnesium +565.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +656.1%
Contains more Potassium +142.3%
Contains more Zinc +427.5%
Contains more Copper +493.8%
Contains more Manganese +163.7%

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
4
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6
Cumin
Contains more Vitamin A +507.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +1003.9%
Contains more Folate +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +982.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +191.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +135.1%
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 77% 67% 0% 26% 157% 76% 86% 0% 101% 8% 0% 14%
Contains more Vitamin A +507.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +1003.9%
Contains more Folate +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +982.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +191.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +135.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dill
1
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4
Cumin
Contains more Water +966.4%
Contains more Protein +414.7%
Contains more Fats +1888.4%
Contains more Carbs +530.2%
Contains more Other +211%
3% 7% 86% 2%
Protein: 3.46 g
Fats: 1.12 g
Carbs: 7.02 g
Water: 85.95 g
Other: 2.45 g
18% 22% 44% 8% 8%
Protein: 17.81 g
Fats: 22.27 g
Carbs: 44.24 g
Water: 8.06 g
Other: 7.62 g
Contains more Water +966.4%
Contains more Protein +414.7%
Contains more Fats +1888.4%
Contains more Carbs +530.2%
Contains more Other +211%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dill
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2
Cumin
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1650.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3351.6%
6% 84% 10%
Saturated Fat: 0.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.802 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.095 g
8% 74% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.535 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.279 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1650.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3351.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dill Cumin Opinion
Net carbs 4.92g 33.74g Cumin
Protein 3.46g 17.81g Cumin
Fats 1.12g 22.27g Cumin
Carbs 7.02g 44.24g Cumin
Calories 43kcal 375kcal Cumin
Sugar 2.25g Dill
Fiber 2.1g 10.5g Cumin
Calcium 208mg 931mg Cumin
Iron 6.59mg 66.36mg Cumin
Magnesium 55mg 366mg Cumin
Phosphorus 66mg 499mg Cumin
Potassium 738mg 1788mg Cumin
Sodium 61mg 168mg Dill
Zinc 0.91mg 4.8mg Cumin
Copper 0.146mg 0.867mg Cumin
Manganese 1.264mg 3.333mg Cumin
Selenium 5.2µg Cumin
Vitamin A 7718IU 1270IU Dill
Vitamin A RAE 386µg 64µg Dill
Vitamin E 3.33mg Cumin
Vitamin C 85mg 7.7mg Dill
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.628mg Cumin
Vitamin B2 0.296mg 0.327mg Cumin
Vitamin B3 1.57mg 4.579mg Cumin
Vitamin B5 0.397mg Dill
Vitamin B6 0.185mg 0.435mg Cumin
Folate 150µg 10µg Dill
Vitamin K 5.4µg Cumin
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 1.535g Dill
Monounsaturated Fat 0.802g 14.04g Cumin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.095g 3.279g Cumin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Dill Cumin
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
51%
Cumin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
Dill
431%
Cumin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dill
Dill is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dill
Dill contains less Sodium (difference - 107mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dill
Dill is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.475g)
Which food is cheaper?
Dill
Dill is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cumin
Cumin is relatively richer in minerals
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. Cumin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170923/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.