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Dill vs. Lentil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Dill and Lentil

  • Dill has more Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Manganese, Calcium, Vitamin B2, and Potassium, however, Lentil is higher in Fiber, Phosphorus, and Copper.
  • Dill covers your daily Vitamin C needs 93% more than Lentil.

Food varieties used in this article are Dill weed, fresh and Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt.

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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
Dill
5
:
5
Lentil
Lentil
Contains more Calcium +994.7%
Contains more Iron +97.9%
Contains more Magnesium +52.8%
Contains more Potassium +100%
Contains more Manganese +155.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +172.7%
Contains less Sodium -96.7%
Contains more Zinc +39.6%
Contains more Copper +71.9%
Dill
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 63% 248% 40% 29% 66% 8% 25% 49% 165% 0%
Lentil
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 125% 26% 78% 33% 1% 35% 84% 65% 16%
Contains more Calcium +994.7%
Contains more Iron +97.9%
Contains more Magnesium +52.8%
Contains more Potassium +100%
Contains more Manganese +155.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +172.7%
Contains less Sodium -96.7%
Contains more Zinc +39.6%
Contains more Copper +71.9%

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
Dill
5
:
5
Lentil
Lentil
Contains more Vitamin A +96375%
Contains more Vitamin C +5566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +305.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +191.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +60.7%
Contains more Folate +20.7%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.178
Dill
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%
Lentil
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 3% 0% 5% 43% 17% 20% 39% 42% 136% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +96375%
Contains more Vitamin C +5566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +305.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +191.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +60.7%
Contains more Folate +20.7%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.178

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dill
Dill
3
:
2
Lentil
Lentil
Contains more Fats +194.7%
Contains more Water +23.4%
Contains more Other +195.2%
Contains more Protein +160.7%
Contains more Carbs +186.8%
Dill
3% 7% 86% 2%
Protein: 3.46 g
Fats: 1.12 g
Carbs: 7.02 g
Water: 85.95 g
Other: 2.45 g
Lentil
9% 20% 70%
Protein: 9.02 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 20.13 g
Water: 69.64 g
Other: 0.83 g
Contains more Fats +194.7%
Contains more Water +23.4%
Contains more Other +195.2%
Contains more Protein +160.7%
Contains more Carbs +186.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dill
Dill
1
:
2
Lentil
Lentil
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1153.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +84.2%
Dill
6% 84% 10%
Saturated Fat: 0.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.802 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.095 g
Lentil
18% 22% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.053 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.175 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1153.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +84.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dill Lentil Opinion
Net carbs 4.92g 12.23g Lentil
Protein 3.46g 9.02g Lentil
Fats 1.12g 0.38g Dill
Carbs 7.02g 20.13g Lentil
Calories 43kcal 116kcal Lentil
Sugar 1.8g Dill
Fiber 2.1g 7.9g Lentil
Calcium 208mg 19mg Dill
Iron 6.59mg 3.33mg Dill
Magnesium 55mg 36mg Dill
Phosphorus 66mg 180mg Lentil
Potassium 738mg 369mg Dill
Sodium 61mg 2mg Lentil
Zinc 0.91mg 1.27mg Lentil
Copper 0.146mg 0.251mg Lentil
Manganese 1.264mg 0.494mg Dill
Selenium 2.8µg Lentil
Vitamin A 7718IU 8IU Dill
Vitamin A RAE 386µg 0µg Dill
Vitamin E 0.11mg Lentil
Vitamin C 85mg 1.5mg Dill
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.169mg Lentil
Vitamin B2 0.296mg 0.073mg Dill
Vitamin B3 1.57mg 1.06mg Dill
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.638mg Lentil
Vitamin B6 0.185mg 0.178mg Dill
Folate 150µg 181µg Lentil
Vitamin K 1.7µg Lentil
Tryptophan 0.014mg 0.081mg Lentil
Threonine 0.068mg 0.323mg Lentil
Isoleucine 0.195mg 0.39mg Lentil
Leucine 0.159mg 0.654mg Lentil
Lysine 0.246mg 0.63mg Lentil
Methionine 0.011mg 0.077mg Lentil
Phenylalanine 0.065mg 0.445mg Lentil
Valine 0.154mg 0.448mg Lentil
Histidine 0.071mg 0.254mg Lentil
Saturated Fat 0.06g 0.053g Lentil
Monounsaturated Fat 0.802g 0.064g Dill
Polyunsaturated fat 0.095g 0.175g Lentil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Dill Lentil
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
26%
Lentil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
Dill
46%
Lentil

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil
Lentil contains less Sodium (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.007g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lentil
Lentil is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dill
Dill is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dill
Dill is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
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.
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. Lentil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172421/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.