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Dill vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Dill and Falafel

  • Dill has more Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Manganese, Calcium, and Folate, however, Falafel is higher in Phosphorus, and Copper.
  • Dill covers your daily need of Vitamin C 93% more than Falafel.
  • Dill has 386 times more Vitamin A RAE than Falafel. While Dill has 386µg of Vitamin A RAE, Falafel has only 1µg.
  • Dill has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Dill weed, fresh and Falafel, home-prepared.

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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
5
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Contains more Calcium +285.2%
Contains more Iron +92.7%
Contains more Potassium +26.2%
Contains less Sodium -79.3%
Contains more Manganese +82.9%
Contains more Magnesium +49.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +190.9%
Contains more Zinc +64.8%
Contains more Copper +76.7%
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 17% 129% 59% 83% 52% 39% 41% 86% 91% 6%
Contains more Calcium +285.2%
Contains more Iron +92.7%
Contains more Potassium +26.2%
Contains less Sodium -79.3%
Contains more Manganese +82.9%
Contains more Magnesium +49.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +190.9%
Contains more Zinc +64.8%
Contains more Copper +76.7%

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
7
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Contains more Vitamin A +59269.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +5212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +78.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +36%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +48%
Contains more Folate +61.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +151.7%
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 1% 0% 0% 6% 37% 39% 20% 18% 29% 70% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +59269.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +5212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +78.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +36%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +48%
Contains more Folate +61.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +151.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dill
2
:
Contains more Water +148.3%
Contains more Protein +284.7%
Contains more Fats +1489.3%
Contains more Carbs +353.6%
Equal in Other - 2.43
3% 7% 86% 2%
Protein: 3.46 g
Fats: 1.12 g
Carbs: 7.02 g
Water: 85.95 g
Other: 2.45 g
13% 18% 32% 35% 2%
Protein: 13.31 g
Fats: 17.8 g
Carbs: 31.84 g
Water: 34.62 g
Other: 2.43 g
Contains more Water +148.3%
Contains more Protein +284.7%
Contains more Fats +1489.3%
Contains more Carbs +353.6%
Equal in Other - 2.43

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dill
1
:
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1168.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4278.9%
6% 84% 10%
Saturated Fat: 0.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.802 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.095 g
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1168.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4278.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dill Falafel Opinion
Net carbs 4.92g 31.84g Falafel
Protein 3.46g 13.31g Falafel
Fats 1.12g 17.8g Falafel
Carbs 7.02g 31.84g Falafel
Calories 43kcal 333kcal Falafel
Fiber 2.1g Dill
Calcium 208mg 54mg Dill
Iron 6.59mg 3.42mg Dill
Magnesium 55mg 82mg Falafel
Phosphorus 66mg 192mg Falafel
Potassium 738mg 585mg Dill
Sodium 61mg 294mg Dill
Zinc 0.91mg 1.5mg Falafel
Copper 0.146mg 0.258mg Falafel
Manganese 1.264mg 0.691mg Dill
Selenium 1µg Falafel
Vitamin A 7718IU 13IU Dill
Vitamin A RAE 386µg 1µg Dill
Vitamin C 85mg 1.6mg Dill
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.146mg Falafel
Vitamin B2 0.296mg 0.166mg Dill
Vitamin B3 1.57mg 1.044mg Dill
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.292mg Dill
Vitamin B6 0.185mg 0.125mg Dill
Folate 150µg 93µg Dill
Tryptophan 0.014mg 0.134mg Falafel
Threonine 0.068mg 0.492mg Falafel
Isoleucine 0.195mg 0.567mg Falafel
Leucine 0.159mg 0.944mg Falafel
Lysine 0.246mg 0.856mg Falafel
Methionine 0.011mg 0.187mg Falafel
Phenylalanine 0.065mg 0.707mg Falafel
Valine 0.154mg 0.562mg Falafel
Histidine 0.071mg 0.364mg Falafel
Saturated Fat 0.06g 2.383g Dill
Monounsaturated Fat 0.802g 10.171g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.095g 4.16g Falafel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Dill Falafel
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
18%
Falafel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
Dill
60%
Falafel

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Dill
Dill contains less Sodium (difference - 233mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dill
Dill is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.323g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dill
Dill is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Dill
Dill is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dill
Dill is relatively richer in vitamins
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)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Falafel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172455/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.