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Lemongrass vs. Dill — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Lemongrass and Dill?

  • Lemongrass is higher in Manganese, Iron, Copper, and Zinc, yet Dill is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Calcium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B6.
  • Lemongrass's daily need coverage for Manganese is 172% more.
  • Lemongrass has 2 times more Zinc than Dill. While Lemongrass has 2.23mg of Zinc, Dill has only 0.91mg.

We used Lemon grass (citronella), raw and Dill weed, fresh types 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.
Contains more Iron +24%
Contains more Phosphorus +53%
Contains less Sodium -90.2%
Contains more Zinc +145.1%
Contains more Copper +82.2%
Contains more Manganese +313.3%
Contains more Calcium +220%
Equal in Magnesium - 55
Equal in Potassium - 738
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 307% 43% 44% 64% 1% 61% 89% 682% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 63% 248% 40% 29% 66% 8% 25% 49% 165% 0%
Contains more Iron +24%
Contains more Phosphorus +53%
Contains less Sodium -90.2%
Contains more Zinc +145.1%
Contains more Copper +82.2%
Contains more Manganese +313.3%
Contains more Calcium +220%
Equal in Magnesium - 55
Equal in Potassium - 738

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 B1 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +128533.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +3169.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +119.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +42.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +694%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +131.3%
Contains more Folate +100%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 9% 17% 32% 21% 3% 19% 57% 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 B1 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +128533.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +3169.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +119.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +42.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +694%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +131.3%
Contains more Folate +100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +260.5%
Contains more Protein +90.1%
Contains more Fats +128.6%
Contains more Water +21.8%
Contains more Other +36.1%
2% 25% 71% 2%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 25.31 g
Water: 70.58 g
Other: 1.8 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 Carbs +260.5%
Contains more Protein +90.1%
Contains more Fats +128.6%
Contains more Water +21.8%
Contains more Other +36.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +78.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1385.2%
35% 16% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.119 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.17 g
6% 84% 10%
Saturated Fat: 0.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.802 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.095 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +78.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1385.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lemongrass Dill Opinion
Net carbs 25.31g 4.92g Lemongrass
Protein 1.82g 3.46g Dill
Fats 0.49g 1.12g Dill
Carbs 25.31g 7.02g Lemongrass
Calories 99kcal 43kcal Lemongrass
Fiber 2.1g Dill
Calcium 65mg 208mg Dill
Iron 8.17mg 6.59mg Lemongrass
Magnesium 60mg 55mg Lemongrass
Phosphorus 101mg 66mg Lemongrass
Potassium 723mg 738mg Dill
Sodium 6mg 61mg Lemongrass
Zinc 2.23mg 0.91mg Lemongrass
Copper 0.266mg 0.146mg Lemongrass
Manganese 5.224mg 1.264mg Lemongrass
Selenium 0.7µg Lemongrass
Vitamin A 6IU 7718IU Dill
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 386µg Dill
Vitamin C 2.6mg 85mg Dill
Vitamin B1 0.065mg 0.058mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.296mg Dill
Vitamin B3 1.101mg 1.57mg Dill
Vitamin B5 0.05mg 0.397mg Dill
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.185mg Dill
Folate 75µg 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 0.119g 0.06g Dill
Monounsaturated Fat 0.054g 0.802g Dill
Polyunsaturated fat 0.17g 0.095g Lemongrass

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Lemongrass 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
13%
Lemongrass
86%
Dill
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Lemongrass
69%
Dill

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dill
Dill is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.059g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dill
Dill is relatively richer in vitamins
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)

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. Lemongrass - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168573/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.