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Nutmeg vs. Dill seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Nutmeg and Dill seeds

  • Nutmeg has more Manganese, and Copper, while Dill seeds has more Iron, Calcium, Zinc, Potassium, Vitamin C, Selenium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Dill seeds' daily need coverage for Iron is 166% higher.
  • Dill seeds contain 36 times less Saturated Fat than Nutmeg. Nutmeg contains 25.94g of Saturated Fat, while Dill seeds contain 0.73g.

The food types used in this comparison are Spices, nutmeg, ground 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.
Nutmeg
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 131% 55% 31% 114% 342% 59% 91% 2.1% 378% 8.7%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 183% 455% 105% 612% 260% 142% 119% 2.6% 239% 66%
Contains more CopperCopper +31.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -20%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +58.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +39.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +723.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +238.9%
Contains more IronIron +437.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +141.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +30%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +656.3%

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.
Nutmeg
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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 10% 6.1% 0% 0% 87% 13% 24% 0% 37% 0% 0% 57% 4.8%
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 70% 3.2% 0% 0% 105% 66% 53% 0% 58% 0% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +92.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +660%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +600%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +20.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +398.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +116.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +56.3%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nutmeg
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6% 36% 49% 6% 2%
Protein: 5.84 g
Fats: 36.31 g
Carbs: 49.29 g
Water: 6.23 g
Other: 2.33 g
16% 15% 55% 8% 7%
Protein: 15.98 g
Fats: 14.54 g
Carbs: 55.17 g
Water: 7.7 g
Other: 6.61 g
Contains more FatsFats +149.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +173.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +11.9%
Contains more WaterWater +23.6%
Contains more OtherOther +183.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nutmeg
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88% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 25.94 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.35 g
7% 84% 9%
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 -97.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +192.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +188.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nutmeg Dill seeds Opinion
Calories 525kcal 305kcal Nutmeg
Protein 5.84g 15.98g Dill seeds
Fats 36.31g 14.54g Nutmeg
Vitamin C 3mg 21mg Dill seeds
Net carbs 28.49g 34.07g Dill seeds
Carbs 49.29g 55.17g Dill seeds
Magnesium 183mg 256mg Dill seeds
Calcium 184mg 1516mg Dill seeds
Potassium 350mg 1186mg Dill seeds
Iron 3.04mg 16.33mg Dill seeds
Sugar 2.99g Dill seeds
Fiber 20.8g 21.1g Dill seeds
Copper 1.027mg 0.78mg Nutmeg
Zinc 2.15mg 5.2mg Dill seeds
Phosphorus 213mg 277mg Dill seeds
Sodium 16mg 20mg Nutmeg
Vitamin A 102IU 53IU Nutmeg
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 3µg Nutmeg
Manganese 2.9mg 1.833mg Nutmeg
Selenium 1.6µg 12.1µg Dill seeds
Vitamin B1 0.346mg 0.418mg Dill seeds
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.284mg Dill seeds
Vitamin B3 1.299mg 2.807mg Dill seeds
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.25mg Dill seeds
Folate 76µg 10µg Nutmeg
Choline 8.8mg Nutmeg
Saturated Fat 25.94g 0.73g Dill seeds
Monounsaturated Fat 3.22g 9.41g Dill seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 0.35g 1.01g Dill seeds
Threonine 0.575mg Dill seeds
Isoleucine 0.767mg Dill seeds
Leucine 0.925mg Dill seeds
Lysine 1.038mg Dill seeds
Methionine 0.143mg Dill seeds
Phenylalanine 0.67mg Dill seeds
Valine 1.12mg Dill seeds
Histidine 0.32mg Dill seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nutmeg Dill seeds
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
18%
Nutmeg
28%
Dill seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Nutmeg
218%
Dill seeds

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dill seeds
Dill seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.99g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dill seeds
Dill seeds is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 25.21g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dill seeds
Dill seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Dill seeds
Dill seeds is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dill seeds
Dill seeds 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 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. Nutmeg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171326/nutrients
  2. Dill seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170925/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.