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Fireweed vs. Dill — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Fireweed and Dill

  • Fireweed has more Manganese, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Magnesium, Calcium, Vitamin B3, and Copper, however, Dill is richer in Vitamin C, Iron, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Fireweed covers your daily Manganese needs 237% more than Dill.
  • Dill has 5 times less Fiber than Fireweed. Fireweed has 10.6g of Fiber, while Dill has 2.1g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fireweed, leaves, raw and Dill weed, 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.
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Dill
Contains more Calcium +106.3%
Contains more Magnesium +183.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +63.6%
Contains less Sodium -44.3%
Contains more Zinc +192.3%
Contains more Copper +119.2%
Contains more Manganese +430.4%
Contains more Iron +174.6%
Contains more Potassium +49.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 129% 90% 112% 47% 44% 5% 73% 107% 875% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 63% 248% 40% 29% 66% 8% 25% 49% 165% 0%
Contains more Calcium +106.3%
Contains more Magnesium +183.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +63.6%
Contains less Sodium -44.3%
Contains more Zinc +192.3%
Contains more Copper +119.2%
Contains more Manganese +430.4%
Contains more Iron +174.6%
Contains more Potassium +49.4%

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.
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Dill
Contains more Vitamin B3 +197.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +241.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +241.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +114.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +3763.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +75.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +116.1%
Contains more Folate +33.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 216% 0% 0% 8% 9% 32% 88% 82% 146% 85% 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 464% 0% 0% 284% 15% 69% 30% 24% 43% 113% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +197.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +241.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +241.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +114.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +3763.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +75.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +116.1%
Contains more Folate +33.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Dill
Contains more Protein +36.1%
Contains more Fats +145.5%
Contains more Carbs +173.8%
Contains more Water +21.4%
Equal in Other - 2.45
5% 3% 19% 71% 3%
Protein: 4.71 g
Fats: 2.75 g
Carbs: 19.22 g
Water: 70.78 g
Other: 2.54 g
3% 7% 86% 2%
Protein: 3.46 g
Fats: 1.12 g
Carbs: 7.02 g
Water: 85.95 g
Other: 2.45 g
Contains more Protein +36.1%
Contains more Fats +145.5%
Contains more Carbs +173.8%
Contains more Water +21.4%
Equal in Other - 2.45

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fireweed Dill Opinion
Net carbs 8.62g 4.92g Fireweed
Protein 4.71g 3.46g Fireweed
Fats 2.75g 1.12g Fireweed
Carbs 19.22g 7.02g Fireweed
Calories 103kcal 43kcal Fireweed
Fiber 10.6g 2.1g Fireweed
Calcium 429mg 208mg Fireweed
Iron 2.4mg 6.59mg Dill
Magnesium 156mg 55mg Fireweed
Phosphorus 108mg 66mg Fireweed
Potassium 494mg 738mg Dill
Sodium 34mg 61mg Fireweed
Zinc 2.66mg 0.91mg Fireweed
Copper 0.32mg 0.146mg Fireweed
Manganese 6.704mg 1.264mg Fireweed
Selenium 0.9µg Fireweed
Vitamin A 3598IU 7718IU Dill
Vitamin A RAE 180µg 386µg Dill
Vitamin C 2.2mg 85mg Dill
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.058mg Dill
Vitamin B2 0.137mg 0.296mg Dill
Vitamin B3 4.674mg 1.57mg Fireweed
Vitamin B5 1.356mg 0.397mg Fireweed
Vitamin B6 0.632mg 0.185mg Fireweed
Folate 112µg 150µg Dill
Tryptophan 0.014mg Dill
Threonine 0.068mg Dill
Isoleucine 0.195mg Dill
Leucine 0.159mg Dill
Lysine 0.246mg Dill
Methionine 0.011mg Dill
Phenylalanine 0.065mg Dill
Valine 0.154mg Dill
Histidine 0.071mg Dill
Saturated Fat 0.06g Fireweed
Monounsaturated Fat 0.802g Dill
Polyunsaturated fat 0.095g Dill

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fireweed Dill
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
55%
Fireweed
86%
Dill
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
148%
Fireweed
69%
Dill

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Fireweed
Fireweed contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.06g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fireweed
Fireweed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Dill
Dill is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Fireweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169399/nutrients
  2. Dill - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172233/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.