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Dill vs. Thyme — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Dill and Thyme

  • Dill is richer in Folate, and Vitamin A RAE, yet Thyme is richer in Iron, Vitamin C, Fiber, Copper, Magnesium, Manganese, Calcium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Thyme is 136% higher.
  • Dill contains 3 times more Folate than Thyme. Dill contains 150µg of Folate, while Thyme contains 45µg.

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.
Dill
1
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8
Thyme
Contains more Potassium +21.2%
Contains more Calcium +94.7%
Contains more Iron +164.8%
Contains more Magnesium +190.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +60.6%
Contains less Sodium -85.2%
Contains more Zinc +98.9%
Contains more Copper +280.1%
Contains more Manganese +36%
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 122% 655% 115% 46% 54% 2% 50% 185% 225% 0%
Contains more Potassium +21.2%
Contains more Calcium +94.7%
Contains more Iron +164.8%
Contains more Magnesium +190.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +60.6%
Contains less Sodium -85.2%
Contains more Zinc +98.9%
Contains more Copper +280.1%
Contains more Manganese +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.
Dill
3
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5
Thyme
Contains more Vitamin A +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20.8%
Contains more Folate +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +88.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +59.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +88.1%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.409
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 286% 0% 0% 534% 12% 109% 35% 25% 81% 34% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20.8%
Contains more Folate +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +88.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +59.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +88.1%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.409

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dill
1
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4
Thyme
Contains more Water +32%
Contains more Protein +60.7%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Carbs +248.3%
Contains more Other +30.6%
3% 7% 86% 2%
Protein: 3.46 g
Fats: 1.12 g
Carbs: 7.02 g
Water: 85.95 g
Other: 2.45 g
6% 2% 24% 65% 3%
Protein: 5.56 g
Fats: 1.68 g
Carbs: 24.45 g
Water: 65.11 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more Water +32%
Contains more Protein +60.7%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Carbs +248.3%
Contains more Other +30.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dill
2
:
1
Thyme
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +890.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +460%
6% 84% 10%
Saturated Fat: 0.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.802 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.095 g
43% 8% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.467 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.532 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +890.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.
Dill Thyme
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dill Thyme Opinion
Net carbs 4.92g 10.45g Thyme
Protein 3.46g 5.56g Thyme
Fats 1.12g 1.68g Thyme
Carbs 7.02g 24.45g Thyme
Calories 43kcal 101kcal Thyme
Fiber 2.1g 14g Thyme
Calcium 208mg 405mg Thyme
Iron 6.59mg 17.45mg Thyme
Magnesium 55mg 160mg Thyme
Phosphorus 66mg 106mg Thyme
Potassium 738mg 609mg Dill
Sodium 61mg 9mg Thyme
Zinc 0.91mg 1.81mg Thyme
Copper 0.146mg 0.555mg Thyme
Manganese 1.264mg 1.719mg Thyme
Vitamin A 7718IU 4751IU Dill
Vitamin A RAE 386µg 238µg Dill
Vitamin C 85mg 160.1mg Thyme
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.048mg Dill
Vitamin B2 0.296mg 0.471mg Thyme
Vitamin B3 1.57mg 1.824mg Thyme
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.409mg Thyme
Vitamin B6 0.185mg 0.348mg Thyme
Folate 150µg 45µg Dill
Tryptophan 0.014mg 0.114mg Thyme
Threonine 0.068mg 0.154mg Thyme
Isoleucine 0.195mg 0.285mg Thyme
Leucine 0.159mg 0.262mg Thyme
Lysine 0.246mg 0.126mg Dill
Methionine 0.011mg Dill
Phenylalanine 0.065mg Dill
Valine 0.154mg 0.307mg Thyme
Histidine 0.071mg Dill
Saturated Fat 0.06g 0.467g Dill
Monounsaturated Fat 0.802g 0.081g Dill
Polyunsaturated fat 0.095g 0.532g Thyme

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Dill Thyme
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
93%
Thyme
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
Dill
145%
Thyme

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Thyme
Thyme is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Thyme
Thyme contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dill
Dill is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.407g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dill
Dill is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Dill
Dill is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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 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.

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. Thyme - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173470/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.