Dill vs. Thyme — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between dill and thyme
- Dill is richer in vitamin A and folate, yet thyme is richer in iron, vitamin C, fiber, copper, magnesium, manganese, calcium, and vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for iron for thyme is 136% higher.
- Dill contains 3 times more folate than thyme. Dill contains 150µg of folate, while thyme contains 45µg.
- Dill has a lower glycemic index than thyme.
Food types used in this article are Dill weed, fresh and Thyme, fresh.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +21.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +190.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +94.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +164.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +280.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +98.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +60.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +36% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +62.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +20.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +88.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +59.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +16.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +88.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +32% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +60.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +50% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +248.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +30.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -87.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +890.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +460% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 6.59mg | 17.45mg | 136% |
| Vitamin C | 85mg | 160.1mg | 83% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 14g | 48% |
| Copper | 0.146mg | 0.555mg | 45% |
| Folate | 150µg | 45µg | 26% |
| Magnesium | 55mg | 160mg | 25% |
| Manganese | 1.264mg | 1.719mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 208mg | 405mg | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 386µg | 238µg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.296mg | 0.471mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.185mg | 0.348mg | 13% |
| Zinc | 0.91mg | 1.81mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 66mg | 106mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 7.02g | 24.45g | 6% |
| Potassium | 738mg | 609mg | 4% |
| Protein | 3.46g | 5.56g | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.095g | 0.532g | 3% |
| Calories | 43kcal | 101kcal | 3% |
| Sodium | 61mg | 9mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.802g | 0.081g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.57mg | 1.824mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.06g | 0.467g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.058mg | 0.048mg | 1% |
| Fats | 1.12g | 1.68g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.92g | 10.45g | N/A |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.397mg | 0.409mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.014mg | 0.114mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.068mg | 0.154mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.195mg | 0.285mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.159mg | 0.262mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.246mg | 0.126mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.011mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.065mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.154mg | 0.307mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.071mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Thyme is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Thyme contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dill is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.407g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dill is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Dill is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.