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Dill vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between dill and English muffins

  • Dill is richer than English muffins in vitamin A, vitamin C, iron, manganese, folate, potassium, calcium, vitamin B6, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin A for dill is 154% higher.
  • Dill contains 850 times more vitamin C than English muffins. Dill contains 85mg of vitamin C, while English muffins contain 0.1mg.
  • Dill contains less sodium.
  • Dill has a lower glycemic index than English muffins.

Food types used in this article are Dill weed, fresh and English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough).

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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 15% 16% 12% 33% 43% 19% 57% 61% 47% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +161.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +463.4%
Contains more IronIron +640.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +13.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +30%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +254.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +101.5%
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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% 129% 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 0.33% 0% 0% 0% 45% 36% 29% 27% 9.9% 5% 0% 28% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +84900%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +92.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +330.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +305.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +212.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +12.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.566mg
~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
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more WaterWater +104.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +122.5%
Contains more FatsFats +60.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +555.3%
~equal in Other ~2.4g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dill
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6% 84% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.06 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.802 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.095 g
18% 21% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.259 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.888 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -76.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +165.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +834.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dill English muffin DV% diff.
Vitamin C 85mg 0.1mg 94%
Iron 6.59mg 0.89mg 71%
Vitamin A 386µg 0µg 43%
Manganese 1.264mg 0.357mg 39%
Folate 150µg 37µg 28%
Sodium 61mg 464mg 18%
Potassium 738mg 131mg 18%
Calcium 208mg 52mg 16%
Carbs 7.02g 46g 13%
Vitamin B2 0.296mg 0.154mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.185mg 0.043mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.181mg 10%
Calories 43kcal 235kcal 10%
Phosphorus 66mg 133mg 10%
Magnesium 55mg 21mg 8%
Protein 3.46g 7.7g 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.095g 0.888g 5%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg 2%
Copper 0.146mg 0.129mg 2%
Fiber 2.1g 2.7g 2%
Zinc 0.91mg 0.7mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.802g 0.302g 1%
Saturated fat 0.06g 0.259g 1%
Fats 1.12g 1.8g 1%
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.446mg 1%
Net carbs 4.92g 43.3g N/A
Vitamin B3 1.57mg 1.566mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.014mg 0.092mg 0%
Threonine 0.068mg 0.242mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.195mg 0.315mg 0%
Leucine 0.159mg 0.553mg 0%
Lysine 0.246mg 0.241mg 0%
Methionine 0.011mg 0.139mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.065mg 0.379mg 0%
Valine 0.154mg 0.353mg 0%
Histidine 0.071mg 0.17mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Dill English muffin
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
54%
Dill
14%
English muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
Dill
30%
English muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
English muffin
English muffin is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dill
Dill contains less Sodium (difference - 403mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dill
Dill is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.199g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dill
Dill is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
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 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)

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. English muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173238/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.