Fennel seeds vs. Dill seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between fennel seeds and dill seeds
- Fennel seeds are richer in manganese, fiber, copper, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and potassium, yet dill seeds are richer in calcium.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for fennel seeds is 204% higher.
- Fennel seeds contain 2 times more vitamin B3 than dill seeds. Fennel seeds contain 6.05mg of vitamin B3, while dill seeds contain 2.807mg.
Food types used in this article are Spices, fennel seed and Spices, dill seed.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +50.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +42.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +13.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +36.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +75.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +256.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +26.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +40.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -77.3% |
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 | +133.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +24.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +115.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +88% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
15.8 g
Fats:
14.87 g
Carbs:
52.29 g
Water:
8.81 g
Other:
8.23 g
Protein:
15.98 g
Fats:
14.54 g
Carbs:
55.17 g
Water:
7.7 g
Other:
6.61 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +24.5% |
~equal in
Protein
~15.98g
~equal in
Fats
~14.54g
~equal in
Carbs
~55.17g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.48 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.91 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.69 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.73 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.41 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.01 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -34.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +67.3% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~9.41g
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 | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 6.533mg | 1.833mg | 204% |
| Fiber | 39.8g | 21.1g | 75% |
| Calcium | 1196mg | 1516mg | 32% |
| Copper | 1.067mg | 0.78mg | 32% |
| Magnesium | 385mg | 256mg | 31% |
| Phosphorus | 487mg | 277mg | 30% |
| Iron | 18.54mg | 16.33mg | 28% |
| Selenium | 12.1µg | 22% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.05mg | 2.807mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.47mg | 0.25mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 1694mg | 1186mg | 15% |
| Zinc | 3.7mg | 5.2mg | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.69g | 1.01g | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.353mg | 0.284mg | 5% |
| Folate | 10µg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 88mg | 20mg | 3% |
| Calories | 345kcal | 305kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.408mg | 0.418mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 52.29g | 55.17g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.48g | 0.73g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.91g | 9.41g | 1% |
| Fats | 14.87g | 14.54g | 1% |
| Protein | 15.8g | 15.98g | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 21mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 12.49g | 34.07g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.253mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.602mg | 0.575mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.695mg | 0.767mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.996mg | 0.925mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.758mg | 1.038mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.301mg | 0.143mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.647mg | 0.67mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.915mg | 1.12mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.331mg | 0.32mg | 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
37%
28%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
301%
218%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fennel seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fennel seeds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dill seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 68mg)
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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.