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Dried dill weed vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Dried dill weed and Saffron

  • Dried dill weed is richer in Iron, Calcium, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Fiber, and Vitamin A RAE, yet Saffron is richer in Manganese, and Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Saffron is 1063% higher.
  • Dried dill weed contains 16 times more Calcium than Saffron. Dried dill weed contains 1784mg of Calcium, while Saffron contains 111mg.

Food types used in this article are Spices, dill weed, dried and Spices, saffron.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 322% 535% 292% 1829% 163% 90% 233% 27% 515% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 189% 33% 152% 416% 109% 30% 108% 19% 3705% 31%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +70.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1507.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +91.9%
Contains more IronIron +339.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +49.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +202.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +115.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -28.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +619.2%

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.
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 167% 351% 0% 0% 105% 66% 53% 0% 395% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 269% 32% 0% 0% 29% 62% 27% 0% 233% 0% 0% 70% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1003.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +263.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +69.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +61.6%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.267mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 4% 56% 7% 13%
Protein: 19.96 g
Fats: 4.36 g
Carbs: 55.82 g
Water: 7.3 g
Other: 12.56 g
11% 6% 65% 12% 5%
Protein: 11.43 g
Fats: 5.85 g
Carbs: 65.37 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.45 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +74.6%
Contains more OtherOther +130.5%
Contains more FatsFats +34.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +17.1%
Contains more WaterWater +63%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.234 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.067 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -85.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dried dill weed Saffron Opinion
Calories 253kcal 310kcal Saffron
Protein 19.96g 11.43g Dried dill weed
Fats 4.36g 5.85g Saffron
Vitamin C 50mg 80.8mg Saffron
Net carbs 42.22g 61.47g Saffron
Carbs 55.82g 65.37g Saffron
Magnesium 451mg 264mg Dried dill weed
Calcium 1784mg 111mg Dried dill weed
Potassium 3308mg 1724mg Dried dill weed
Iron 48.78mg 11.1mg Dried dill weed
Fiber 13.6g 3.9g Dried dill weed
Copper 0.49mg 0.328mg Dried dill weed
Zinc 3.3mg 1.09mg Dried dill weed
Phosphorus 543mg 252mg Dried dill weed
Sodium 208mg 148mg Saffron
Vitamin A 5850IU 530IU Dried dill weed
Vitamin A RAE 293µg 27µg Dried dill weed
Manganese 3.95mg 28.408mg Saffron
Selenium 5.6µg Saffron
Vitamin B1 0.418mg 0.115mg Dried dill weed
Vitamin B2 0.284mg 0.267mg Dried dill weed
Vitamin B3 2.807mg 1.46mg Dried dill weed
Vitamin B6 1.71mg 1.01mg Dried dill weed
Folate 93µg Saffron
Saturated Fat 0.234g 1.586g Dried dill weed
Monounsaturated Fat 0.429g Saffron
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g Saffron
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Saffron

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Dried dill weed Saffron
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
87%
Dried dill weed
56%
Saffron
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
401%
Dried dill weed
479%
Saffron

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Saffron
Saffron contains less Sodium (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dried dill weed
Dried dill weed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.352g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dried dill weed
Dried dill weed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Dried dill weed
Dried dill weed is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dried dill weed
Dried dill weed is relatively richer in minerals
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.

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. Dried dill weed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171322/nutrients
  2. Saffron - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170934/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.