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Dill vs. Quinoa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Dill and Quinoa

  • Dill has more Vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, Folate, Calcium, Potassium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3, however, Quinoa has more Phosphorus.
  • Dill's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 94% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Dill weed, fresh and Quinoa, cooked.

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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
4
:
6
Quinoa
Quinoa
Contains more Calcium +1123.5%
Contains more Iron +342.3%
Contains more Potassium +329.1%
Contains more Manganese +100.3%
Contains more Magnesium +16.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +130.3%
Contains less Sodium -88.5%
Contains more Zinc +19.8%
Contains more Copper +31.5%
Dill
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 63% 248% 40% 29% 66% 8% 25% 49% 165% 0%
Quinoa
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 56% 46% 66% 16% 1% 30% 64% 83% 16%
Contains more Calcium +1123.5%
Contains more Iron +342.3%
Contains more Potassium +329.1%
Contains more Manganese +100.3%
Contains more Magnesium +16.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +130.3%
Contains less Sodium -88.5%
Contains more Zinc +19.8%
Contains more Copper +31.5%

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
7
:
3
Quinoa
Quinoa
Contains more Vitamin A +154260%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +169.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +281.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50.4%
Contains more Folate +257.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +84.5%
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%
Quinoa
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 13% 0% 0% 27% 26% 8% 0% 29% 32% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +154260%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +169.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +281.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50.4%
Contains more Folate +257.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +84.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dill
Dill
2
:
3
Quinoa
Quinoa
Contains more Water +20%
Contains more Other +218.2%
Contains more Protein +27.2%
Contains more Fats +71.4%
Contains more Carbs +203.4%
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
Quinoa
4% 2% 21% 72%
Protein: 4.4 g
Fats: 1.92 g
Carbs: 21.3 g
Water: 71.61 g
Other: 0.77 g
Contains more Water +20%
Contains more Other +218.2%
Contains more Protein +27.2%
Contains more Fats +71.4%
Contains more Carbs +203.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dill
Dill
2
:
1
Quinoa
Quinoa
Contains less Saturated Fat -74%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +51.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1034.7%
Dill
6% 84% 10%
Saturated Fat: 0.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.802 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.095 g
Quinoa
13% 29% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.231 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.078 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -74%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +51.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1034.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dill Quinoa Opinion
Net carbs 4.92g 18.5g Quinoa
Protein 3.46g 4.4g Quinoa
Fats 1.12g 1.92g Quinoa
Carbs 7.02g 21.3g Quinoa
Calories 43kcal 120kcal Quinoa
Starch 17.63g Quinoa
Sugar 0.87g Dill
Fiber 2.1g 2.8g Quinoa
Calcium 208mg 17mg Dill
Iron 6.59mg 1.49mg Dill
Magnesium 55mg 64mg Quinoa
Phosphorus 66mg 152mg Quinoa
Potassium 738mg 172mg Dill
Sodium 61mg 7mg Quinoa
Zinc 0.91mg 1.09mg Quinoa
Copper 0.146mg 0.192mg Quinoa
Manganese 1.264mg 0.631mg Dill
Selenium 2.8µg Quinoa
Vitamin A 7718IU 5IU Dill
Vitamin A RAE 386µg 0µg Dill
Vitamin E 0.63mg Quinoa
Vitamin C 85mg 0mg Dill
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.107mg Quinoa
Vitamin B2 0.296mg 0.11mg Dill
Vitamin B3 1.57mg 0.412mg Dill
Vitamin B5 0.397mg Dill
Vitamin B6 0.185mg 0.123mg Dill
Folate 150µg 42µg Dill
Tryptophan 0.014mg 0.052mg Quinoa
Threonine 0.068mg 0.131mg Quinoa
Isoleucine 0.195mg 0.157mg Dill
Leucine 0.159mg 0.261mg Quinoa
Lysine 0.246mg 0.239mg Dill
Methionine 0.011mg 0.096mg Quinoa
Phenylalanine 0.065mg 0.185mg Quinoa
Valine 0.154mg 0.185mg Quinoa
Histidine 0.071mg 0.127mg Quinoa
Saturated Fat 0.06g 0.231g Dill
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g Quinoa
Monounsaturated Fat 0.802g 0.528g Dill
Polyunsaturated fat 0.095g 1.078g Quinoa

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Dill Quinoa
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
11%
Quinoa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
Dill
38%
Quinoa

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Quinoa
Quinoa contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Quinoa
Quinoa is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dill
Dill is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dill
Dill is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.171g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dill
Dill is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dill
Dill is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Quinoa - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168917/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.