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Dill vs. Drumstick leaves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Dill and Drumstick leaves?

  • Dill is higher in Vitamin C, Iron, Folate, Potassium, Manganese, and Vitamin B5, yet Drumstick leaves are higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus.
  • Drumstick leaves' daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 78% more.
  • Dill has 4 times more Folate than Drumstick leaves. While Dill has 150µg of Folate, Drumstick leaves have only 40µg.

We used Dill weed, fresh and Drumstick leaves, raw types 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
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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 30% 56% 30% 150% 35% 16% 48% 1.2% 139% 4.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +31%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +119%
Contains more IronIron +64.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +39%
Contains more ZincZinc +51.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +18.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +69.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.2%

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
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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 172% 454% 0% 0% 64% 152% 42% 7.5% 277% 0% 0% 30% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +64.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +217.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +275%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +343.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +123%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +41.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +548.6%
~equal in Vitamin A ~7564IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dill
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3% 7% 86% 2%
Protein: 3.46 g
Fats: 1.12 g
Carbs: 7.02 g
Water: 85.95 g
Other: 2.45 g
9% 8% 79% 2%
Protein: 9.4 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 8.28 g
Water: 78.66 g
Other: 2.26 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +171.7%
Contains more FatsFats +25%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +17.9%
~equal in Water ~78.66g
~equal in Other ~2.26g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dill Drumstick leaves Opinion
Calories 43kcal 64kcal Drumstick leaves
Protein 3.46g 9.4g Drumstick leaves
Fats 1.12g 1.4g Drumstick leaves
Vitamin C 85mg 51.7mg Dill
Net carbs 4.92g 6.28g Drumstick leaves
Carbs 7.02g 8.28g Drumstick leaves
Magnesium 55mg 42mg Dill
Calcium 208mg 185mg Dill
Potassium 738mg 337mg Dill
Iron 6.59mg 4mg Dill
Fiber 2.1g 2g Dill
Copper 0.146mg 0.105mg Dill
Zinc 0.91mg 0.6mg Dill
Phosphorus 66mg 112mg Drumstick leaves
Sodium 61mg 9mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin A 7718IU 7564IU Dill
Vitamin A 386µg 378µg Dill
Manganese 1.264mg 1.063mg Dill
Selenium 0.9µg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.257mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin B2 0.296mg 0.66mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin B3 1.57mg 2.22mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.125mg Dill
Vitamin B6 0.185mg 1.2mg Drumstick leaves
Folate 150µg 40µg Dill
Saturated Fat 0.06g Drumstick leaves
Monounsaturated Fat 0.802g Dill
Polyunsaturated fat 0.095g Dill
Tryptophan 0.014mg 0.144mg Drumstick leaves
Threonine 0.068mg 0.411mg Drumstick leaves
Isoleucine 0.195mg 0.451mg Drumstick leaves
Leucine 0.159mg 0.791mg Drumstick leaves
Lysine 0.246mg 0.537mg Drumstick leaves
Methionine 0.011mg 0.123mg Drumstick leaves
Phenylalanine 0.065mg 0.487mg Drumstick leaves
Valine 0.154mg 0.611mg Drumstick leaves
Histidine 0.071mg 0.196mg Drumstick leaves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Dill Drumstick leaves
Low Calories diet ok
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
92%
Drumstick leaves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
Dill
51%
Drumstick leaves

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.06g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dill
Dill 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 contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Drumstick leaves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168416/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.