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Lambsquarters vs. Dill — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Lambsquarters and Dill different?

  • Lambsquarters are higher in Vitamin A, Copper, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Vitamin B1, and Fiber, however, Dill is richer in Iron, Folate, Manganese, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Dill is 67% higher.
  • Lambsquarters contain 3 times more Vitamin B1 than Dill. While Lambsquarters contain 0.16mg of Vitamin B1, Dill contains only 0.058mg.

Lambsquarters, raw and Dill weed, fresh are the varieties used in this article.

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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 24% 93% 40% 45% 98% 12% 31% 5.6% 102% 4.9%
Dill
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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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +48.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +100.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -29.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +61.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +63.3%
Contains more IronIron +449.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +106.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +61.6%
~equal in Phosphorus ~66mg

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 267% 696% 0% 0% 40% 102% 23% 5.5% 63% 0% 0% 23% 0%
Dill
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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%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +50.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +175.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +48.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +331.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
~equal in Vitamin C ~85mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 7% 84% 3%
Protein: 4.2 g
Fats: 0.8 g
Carbs: 7.3 g
Water: 84.3 g
Other: 3.4 g
Dill
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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 ProteinProtein +21.4%
Contains more OtherOther +38.8%
Contains more FatsFats +40%
~equal in Carbs ~7.02g
~equal in Water ~85.95g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 27% 63%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.059 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.15 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.351 g
Dill
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6% 84% 10%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.802 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.095 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +269.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +434.7%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~0.06g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lambsquarters Dill Opinion
Calories 43kcal 43kcal
Protein 4.2g 3.46g Lambsquarters
Fats 0.8g 1.12g Dill
Vitamin C 80mg 85mg Dill
Net carbs 3.3g 4.92g Dill
Carbs 7.3g 7.02g Lambsquarters
Magnesium 34mg 55mg Dill
Calcium 309mg 208mg Lambsquarters
Potassium 452mg 738mg Dill
Iron 1.2mg 6.59mg Dill
Fiber 4g 2.1g Lambsquarters
Copper 0.293mg 0.146mg Lambsquarters
Zinc 0.44mg 0.91mg Dill
Phosphorus 72mg 66mg Lambsquarters
Sodium 43mg 61mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin A 11600IU 7718IU Lambsquarters
Vitamin A 580µg 386µg Lambsquarters
Manganese 0.782mg 1.264mg Dill
Selenium 0.9µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.058mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B2 0.44mg 0.296mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 1.57mg Dill
Vitamin B5 0.092mg 0.397mg Dill
Vitamin B6 0.274mg 0.185mg Lambsquarters
Folate 30µg 150µg Dill
Saturated Fat 0.059g 0.06g Lambsquarters
Monounsaturated Fat 0.15g 0.802g Dill
Polyunsaturated fat 0.351g 0.095g Lambsquarters
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.014mg Lambsquarters
Threonine 0.163mg 0.068mg Lambsquarters
Isoleucine 0.253mg 0.195mg Lambsquarters
Leucine 0.35mg 0.159mg Lambsquarters
Lysine 0.354mg 0.246mg Lambsquarters
Methionine 0.049mg 0.011mg Lambsquarters
Phenylalanine 0.166mg 0.065mg Lambsquarters
Valine 0.226mg 0.154mg Lambsquarters
Histidine 0.116mg 0.071mg Lambsquarters

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lambsquarters Dill
Low Calories diet Equal
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
94%
Lambsquarters
80%
Dill
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Lambsquarters
69%
Dill

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.001g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is cheaper (difference - $2)
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 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.
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. Lambsquarters - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169244/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.