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Dill vs. Mars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Dill and Mars?

  • Dill is richer than Mars in Vitamin C, Iron, and Calcium.
  • Dill's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 94% more.
  • Dill has 8 times more Iron than Mars. While Dill has 6.59mg of Iron, Mars has only 0.86mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Dill is lower.

We used Dill weed, fresh and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies 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
9
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0
Mars
Contains more Calcium +131.1%
Contains more Iron +666.3%
Contains less Sodium -55.1%
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 27% 33% 0% 0% 0% 18% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +131.1%
Contains more Iron +666.3%
Contains less Sodium -55.1%

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
10
:
0
Mars
Contains more Vitamin A +4521.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +16900%
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 11% 0% 0% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +4521.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +16900%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dill
2
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3
Mars
Contains more Water +4955.9%
Contains more Protein +23.7%
Contains more Fats +1625%
Contains more Carbs +931.3%
Equal in Other - 2.3
3% 7% 86% 2%
Protein: 3.46 g
Fats: 1.12 g
Carbs: 7.02 g
Water: 85.95 g
Other: 2.45 g
4% 19% 72% 2% 2%
Protein: 4.28 g
Fats: 19.32 g
Carbs: 72.4 g
Water: 1.7 g
Other: 2.3 g
Contains more Water +4955.9%
Contains more Protein +23.7%
Contains more Fats +1625%
Contains more Carbs +931.3%
Equal in Other - 2.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dill
3
:
0
Mars
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%
6% 84% 10%
Saturated Fat: 0.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.802 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.095 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 11.651 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dill Mars Opinion
Net carbs 4.92g 70.4g Mars
Protein 3.46g 4.28g Mars
Fats 1.12g 19.32g Mars
Carbs 7.02g 72.4g Mars
Calories 43kcal 475kcal Mars
Sugar 58.94g Dill
Fiber 2.1g 2g Dill
Calcium 208mg 90mg Dill
Iron 6.59mg 0.86mg Dill
Magnesium 55mg Dill
Phosphorus 66mg Dill
Potassium 738mg Dill
Sodium 61mg 136mg Dill
Zinc 0.91mg Dill
Copper 0.146mg Dill
Manganese 1.264mg Dill
Vitamin A 7718IU 167IU Dill
Vitamin A RAE 386µg Dill
Vitamin C 85mg 0.5mg Dill
Vitamin B1 0.058mg Dill
Vitamin B2 0.296mg Dill
Vitamin B3 1.57mg Dill
Vitamin B5 0.397mg Dill
Vitamin B6 0.185mg Dill
Folate 150µg Dill
Tryptophan 0.014mg Dill
Threonine 0.068mg Dill
Isoleucine 0.195mg Dill
Leucine 0.159mg Dill
Lysine 0.246mg Dill
Methionine 0.011mg Dill
Phenylalanine 0.065mg Dill
Valine 0.154mg Dill
Histidine 0.071mg Dill
Cholesterol 0mg 12mg Dill
Trans Fat 0g 0.131g Dill
Saturated Fat 0.06g 11.651g Dill
Monounsaturated Fat 0.802g Dill
Polyunsaturated fat 0.095g Dill

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Dill Mars
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
1%
Mars
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
Dill
8%
Mars

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dill
Dill is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dill
Dill contains less Sodium (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dill
Dill is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dill
Dill is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.591g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dill
Dill is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
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 is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)

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. Mars - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168814/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.