Peppermint vs. Dill — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are peppermint and dill different?
- Peppermint is higher in fiber, copper, and magnesium; however, dill is richer in vitamin C, vitamin A, iron, and folate.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for dill is 59% higher.
- Peppermint contains 4 times more fiber than dill. While peppermint contains 8g of fiber, dill contains only 2.1g.
- Dill has a lower glycemic index (15) than peppermint (70).
Peppermint, fresh 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +45.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +16.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +125.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +22% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -49.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +29.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +29.7% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +41.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +167.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +82.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +11.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +17.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +43.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +31.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.75 g
Fats:
0.94 g
Carbs:
14.89 g
Water:
78.65 g
Other:
1.77 g
Protein:
3.46 g
Fats:
1.12 g
Carbs:
7.02 g
Water:
85.95 g
Other:
2.45 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +112.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +19.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +38.4% |
~equal in
Protein
~3.46g
~equal in
Water
~85.95g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.246 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.508 g
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 | +434.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -75.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2330.3% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 31.8mg | 85mg | 59% |
| Fiber | 8g | 2.1g | 24% |
| Copper | 0.329mg | 0.146mg | 20% |
| Iron | 5.08mg | 6.59mg | 19% |
| Vitamin A | 212µg | 386µg | 19% |
| Folate | 114µg | 150µg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 80mg | 55mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 569mg | 738mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.129mg | 0.185mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 243mg | 208mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 1.176mg | 1.264mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.508g | 0.095g | 3% |
| Carbs | 14.89g | 7.02g | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.082mg | 0.058mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 1.11mg | 0.91mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.033g | 0.802g | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.266mg | 0.296mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.246g | 0.06g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.338mg | 0.397mg | 1% |
| Calories | 70kcal | 43kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.706mg | 1.57mg | 1% |
| Protein | 3.75g | 3.46g | 1% |
| Sodium | 31mg | 61mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 73mg | 66mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.94g | 1.12g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 6.89g | 4.92g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.058mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.154mg | 0.068mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.154mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.281mg | 0.159mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.161mg | 0.246mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.053mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.191mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.187mg | 0.154mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.075mg | 0.071mg | 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
33%
54%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
69%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppermint contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dill is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.186g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dill is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is cheaper?
Dill is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dill is relatively richer in vitamins
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.