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Dill vs. Mexican tea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Dill and Mexican tea different?

  • Dill is higher in Vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B3, however, Mexican tea is richer in Manganese, Folate, Magnesium, Fiber, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Dill is 90% higher.
  • Dill contains 129 times more Vitamin A RAE than Mexican tea. While Dill contains 386µg of Vitamin A RAE, Mexican tea contains only 3µg.

Dill weed, fresh and Epazote, raw are the varieties used 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.
Contains more Iron +250.5%
Contains more Potassium +16.6%
Contains more Calcium +32.2%
Contains more Magnesium +120%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.3%
Contains less Sodium -29.5%
Contains more Zinc +20.9%
Contains more Copper +30.1%
Contains more Manganese +145.1%
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 83% 71% 87% 37% 56% 6% 30% 64% 405% 5%
Contains more Iron +250.5%
Contains more Potassium +16.6%
Contains more Calcium +32.2%
Contains more Magnesium +120%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.3%
Contains less Sodium -29.5%
Contains more Zinc +20.9%
Contains more Copper +30.1%
Contains more Manganese +145.1%

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
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Contains more Vitamin A +13440.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +2261.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +107.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +145.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +121.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.6%
Contains more Folate +43.3%
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 4% 0% 0% 12% 7% 81% 12% 11% 36% 162% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +13440.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +2261.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +107.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +145.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +121.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.6%
Contains more Folate +43.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +948.5%
Contains more Fats +115.4%
Equal in Carbs - 7.44
Equal in Water - 89.21
Equal in Other - 2.5
3% 7% 86% 2%
Protein: 3.46 g
Fats: 1.12 g
Carbs: 7.02 g
Water: 85.95 g
Other: 2.45 g
7% 89% 3%
Protein: 0.33 g
Fats: 0.52 g
Carbs: 7.44 g
Water: 89.21 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more Protein +948.5%
Contains more Fats +115.4%
Equal in Carbs - 7.44
Equal in Water - 89.21
Equal in Other - 2.5

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dill Mexican tea Opinion
Net carbs 4.92g 3.64g Dill
Protein 3.46g 0.33g Dill
Fats 1.12g 0.52g Dill
Carbs 7.02g 7.44g Mexican tea
Calories 43kcal 32kcal Dill
Fiber 2.1g 3.8g Mexican tea
Calcium 208mg 275mg Mexican tea
Iron 6.59mg 1.88mg Dill
Magnesium 55mg 121mg Mexican tea
Phosphorus 66mg 86mg Mexican tea
Potassium 738mg 633mg Dill
Sodium 61mg 43mg Mexican tea
Zinc 0.91mg 1.1mg Mexican tea
Copper 0.146mg 0.19mg Mexican tea
Manganese 1.264mg 3.098mg Mexican tea
Selenium 0.9µg Mexican tea
Vitamin A 7718IU 57IU Dill
Vitamin A RAE 386µg 3µg Dill
Vitamin C 85mg 3.6mg Dill
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.028mg Dill
Vitamin B2 0.296mg 0.348mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B3 1.57mg 0.639mg Dill
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.179mg Dill
Vitamin B6 0.185mg 0.152mg Dill
Folate 150µg 215µg Mexican tea
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
Saturated Fat 0.06g Mexican tea
Monounsaturated Fat 0.802g Dill
Polyunsaturated fat 0.095g Dill

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Dill Mexican tea
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
27%
Mexican tea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
Dill
84%
Mexican tea

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.06g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Dill
Dill is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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)

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. Mexican tea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169398/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.