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Dill vs. Wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Dill and Wheat

  • Dill is richer in Iron, Folate, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Potassium, Manganese, and Vitamin B6, yet Wheat is richer in Phosphorus, Fiber, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Dill is 60% higher.
  • Dill contains 23 times more Calcium than Wheat. Dill contains 208mg of Calcium, while Wheat contains 9mg.

Food types used in this article are Dill weed, fresh and Wheat, KAMUT khorasan, 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
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 39% 62% 65% 247% 49% 25% 28% 8% 165% 0%
Wheat
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 34% 2.7% 14% 66% 69% 50% 63% 1% 134% 174%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +14.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2211.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +350%
Contains more IronIron +274.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +22.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +41.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +102.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +122.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.9%

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
6
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 283% 463% 0% 0% 15% 68% 29% 24% 43% 0% 0% 113% 0%
Wheat
3
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.24% 4.8% 0% 24% 6.9% 43% 0% 16% 0% 0% 8.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +192850%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +886.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +164.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +1263.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +63.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +46.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dill
3
3% 7% 86% 2%
Protein: 3.46 g
Fats: 1.12 g
Carbs: 7.02 g
Water: 85.95 g
Other: 2.45 g
Wheat
2
6% 28% 65%
Protein: 5.71 g
Fats: 0.83 g
Carbs: 27.6 g
Water: 65.18 g
Other: 0.68 g
Contains more FatsFats +34.9%
Contains more WaterWater +31.9%
Contains more OtherOther +260.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +65%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +293.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dill
2
6% 84% 10%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.802 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.095 g
Wheat
1
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.077 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.084 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.243 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -22.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +854.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +155.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Dill Wheat
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 Wheat Opinion
Calories 43kcal 132kcal Wheat
Protein 3.46g 5.71g Wheat
Fats 1.12g 0.83g Dill
Vitamin C 85mg Dill
Net carbs 4.92g 23.3g Wheat
Carbs 7.02g 27.6g Wheat
Magnesium 55mg 48mg Dill
Calcium 208mg 9mg Dill
Potassium 738mg 164mg Dill
Iron 6.59mg 1.76mg Dill
Sugar 3.07g Dill
Fiber 2.1g 4.3g Wheat
Copper 0.146mg 0.207mg Wheat
Zinc 0.91mg 1.84mg Wheat
Phosphorus 66mg 147mg Wheat
Sodium 61mg 8mg Wheat
Vitamin A 7718IU 4IU Dill
Vitamin A 386µg Dill
Vitamin E 0.24mg Wheat
Manganese 1.264mg 1.03mg Dill
Selenium 31.9µg Wheat
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.095mg Wheat
Vitamin B2 0.296mg 0.03mg Dill
Vitamin B3 1.57mg 2.305mg Wheat
Vitamin B5 0.397mg Dill
Vitamin B6 0.185mg 0.07mg Dill
Folate 150µg 11µg Dill
Trans Fat 0g 0.002g Dill
Saturated Fat 0.06g 0.077g Dill
Monounsaturated Fat 0.802g 0.084g Dill
Polyunsaturated fat 0.095g 0.243g Wheat
Tryptophan 0.014mg 0.051mg Wheat
Threonine 0.068mg 0.172mg Wheat
Isoleucine 0.195mg 0.22mg Wheat
Leucine 0.159mg 0.432mg Wheat
Lysine 0.246mg 0.161mg Dill
Methionine 0.011mg 0.097mg Wheat
Phenylalanine 0.065mg 0.3mg Wheat
Valine 0.154mg 0.267mg Wheat
Histidine 0.071mg 0.147mg Wheat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Dill Wheat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
80%
Dill
8%
Wheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
Dill
61%
Wheat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat
Wheat is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dill
Dill is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.07g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dill
Dill is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.017g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dill
Dill is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
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. Wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169744/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.