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Dill vs. Peppermint — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Dill and Peppermint different?

  • Dill is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, and Folate, however, Peppermint is richer in Fiber, Copper, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Dill is 59% higher.
  • Dill contains 2 times more Vitamin A RAE than Peppermint. While Dill contains 386µg of Vitamin A RAE, Peppermint contains only 212µg.

Dill weed, fresh and Peppermint, fresh 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 +29.7%
Contains more Potassium +29.7%
Contains more Calcium +16.8%
Contains more Magnesium +45.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.6%
Contains less Sodium -49.2%
Contains more Zinc +22%
Contains more Copper +125.3%
Equal in Manganese - 1.176
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 73% 191% 58% 32% 51% 5% 31% 110% 154% 0%
Contains more Iron +29.7%
Contains more Potassium +29.7%
Contains more Calcium +16.8%
Contains more Magnesium +45.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.6%
Contains less Sodium -49.2%
Contains more Zinc +22%
Contains more Copper +125.3%
Equal in Manganese - 1.176

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 +81.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +167.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +43.4%
Contains more Folate +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +41.4%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.706
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 255% 0% 0% 106% 21% 62% 32% 21% 30% 86% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +81.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +167.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +43.4%
Contains more Folate +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +41.4%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.706

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +19.1%
Contains more Other +38.4%
Contains more Carbs +112.1%
Equal in Protein - 3.75
Equal in Water - 78.65
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% 15% 79% 2%
Protein: 3.75 g
Fats: 0.94 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 78.65 g
Other: 1.77 g
Contains more Fats +19.1%
Contains more Other +38.4%
Contains more Carbs +112.1%
Equal in Protein - 3.75
Equal in Water - 78.65

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2330.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +434.7%
6% 84% 10%
Saturated Fat: 0.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.802 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.095 g
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.246 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.508 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2330.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +434.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Dill Peppermint
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 Peppermint Opinion
Net carbs 4.92g 6.89g Peppermint
Protein 3.46g 3.75g Peppermint
Fats 1.12g 0.94g Dill
Carbs 7.02g 14.89g Peppermint
Calories 43kcal 70kcal Peppermint
Fiber 2.1g 8g Peppermint
Calcium 208mg 243mg Peppermint
Iron 6.59mg 5.08mg Dill
Magnesium 55mg 80mg Peppermint
Phosphorus 66mg 73mg Peppermint
Potassium 738mg 569mg Dill
Sodium 61mg 31mg Peppermint
Zinc 0.91mg 1.11mg Peppermint
Copper 0.146mg 0.329mg Peppermint
Manganese 1.264mg 1.176mg Dill
Vitamin A 7718IU 4248IU Dill
Vitamin A RAE 386µg 212µg Dill
Vitamin C 85mg 31.8mg Dill
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.082mg Peppermint
Vitamin B2 0.296mg 0.266mg Dill
Vitamin B3 1.57mg 1.706mg Peppermint
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.338mg Dill
Vitamin B6 0.185mg 0.129mg Dill
Folate 150µg 114µg Dill
Tryptophan 0.014mg 0.058mg Peppermint
Threonine 0.068mg 0.154mg Peppermint
Isoleucine 0.195mg 0.154mg Dill
Leucine 0.159mg 0.281mg Peppermint
Lysine 0.246mg 0.161mg Dill
Methionine 0.011mg 0.053mg Peppermint
Phenylalanine 0.065mg 0.191mg Peppermint
Valine 0.154mg 0.187mg Peppermint
Histidine 0.071mg 0.075mg Peppermint
Saturated Fat 0.06g 0.246g Dill
Monounsaturated Fat 0.802g 0.033g Dill
Polyunsaturated fat 0.095g 0.508g Peppermint

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Dill Peppermint
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
51%
Peppermint
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
Dill
70%
Peppermint

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppermint
Peppermint contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dill
Dill is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.186g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dill
Dill is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is cheaper?
Dill
Dill is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
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. Peppermint - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173474/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.