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Dill vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between dill and sardine

  • Dill has more vitamin A, vitamin C, manganese, iron, and folate; however, sardine is higher in vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin D, and vitamin B3.
  • Sardine covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 373% more than dill.
  • The glycemic index of dill is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Dill weed, fresh and Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone.

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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
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 28% 115% 35% 110% 62% 36% 210% 40% 14% 287%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +41%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +85.9%
Contains more IronIron +125.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1070.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +83.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +27.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +44%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +642.4%

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
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% 11% 41% 72% 20% 52% 98% 39% 39% 1118% 6.5% 7.5% 41%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1106.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +30.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +1400%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +37.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +234.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +61.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.167mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dill
2
3% 7% 86% 2%
Protein: 3.46 g
Fats: 1.12 g
Carbs: 7.02 g
Water: 85.95 g
Other: 2.45 g
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +44.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +611.6%
Contains more FatsFats +922.3%
Contains more OtherOther +76.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dill
1
6% 84% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.06 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.802 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.095 g
14% 37% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.528 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.148 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +382.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5318.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dill Sardine DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 8.94µg 373%
Selenium 52.7µg 96%
Vitamin C 85mg 0mg 94%
Phosphorus 66mg 490mg 61%
Manganese 1.264mg 0.108mg 50%
Cholesterol 0mg 142mg 47%
Iron 6.59mg 2.92mg 46%
Protein 3.46g 24.62g 42%
Vitamin A 386µg 32µg 39%
Folate 150µg 10µg 35%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.095g 5.148g 34%
Vitamin D 0µg 4.8µg 24%
Vitamin D 0IU 193IU 24%
Vitamin B3 1.57mg 5.245mg 23%
Calcium 208mg 382mg 17%
Fats 1.12g 11.45g 16%
Vitamin E 2.04mg 14%
Choline 75mg 14%
Sodium 61mg 307mg 11%
Potassium 738mg 397mg 10%
Calories 43kcal 208kcal 8%
Monounsaturated fat 0.802g 3.869g 8%
Fiber 2.1g 0g 8%
Saturated fat 0.06g 1.528g 7%
Vitamin B2 0.296mg 0.227mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.642mg 5%
Copper 0.146mg 0.186mg 4%
Magnesium 55mg 39mg 4%
Zinc 0.91mg 1.31mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.08mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 2%
Carbs 7.02g 0g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.185mg 0.167mg 1%
Net carbs 4.92g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.014mg 0.276mg 0%
Threonine 0.068mg 1.079mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.195mg 1.134mg 0%
Leucine 0.159mg 2.001mg 0%
Lysine 0.246mg 2.26mg 0%
Methionine 0.011mg 0.729mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.065mg 0.961mg 0%
Valine 0.154mg 1.268mg 0%
Histidine 0.071mg 0.725mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Dill Sardine
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
119%
Sardine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
Dill
94%
Sardine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dill
Dill is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dill
Dill is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dill
Dill contains less Sodium (difference - 246mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dill
Dill is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.468g)
Which food is cheaper?
Dill
Dill is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/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.