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Chili pepper vs. Dill — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Chili pepper and Dill

  • Chili pepper is richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6, yet Dill is richer in Iron, Manganese, Vitamin A, Folate, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Potassium, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Dill is 70% higher.
  • Chili pepper contains 3 times more Vitamin B6 than Dill. Chili pepper contains 0.506mg of Vitamin B6, while Dill contains 0.185mg.

Food types used in this article are Peppers, hot chili, red, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 4.2% 28% 39% 43% 7.1% 18% 1.2% 24% 2.7%
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 less SodiumSodium -85.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +139.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1385.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +129.2%
Contains more IronIron +539.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +13.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +250%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +53.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +575.9%

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 479% 57% 14% 0% 18% 20% 23% 12% 117% 0% 35% 17% 5.9%
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 CVitamin C +69.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +24.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +173.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +710.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +244.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +26.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +97.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +552.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 1.87 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 8.81 g
Water: 88.02 g
Other: 0.86 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 CarbsCarbs +25.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +85%
Contains more FatsFats +154.5%
Contains more OtherOther +184.9%
~equal in Water ~85.95g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 8% 78%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.024 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.239 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -30%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +151.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +3241.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chili pepper Dill Opinion
Calories 40kcal 43kcal Dill
Protein 1.87g 3.46g Dill
Fats 0.44g 1.12g Dill
Vitamin C 143.7mg 85mg Chili pepper
Net carbs 7.31g 4.92g Chili pepper
Carbs 8.81g 7.02g Chili pepper
Magnesium 23mg 55mg Dill
Calcium 14mg 208mg Dill
Potassium 322mg 738mg Dill
Iron 1.03mg 6.59mg Dill
Sugar 5.3g Dill
Fiber 1.5g 2.1g Dill
Copper 0.129mg 0.146mg Dill
Zinc 0.26mg 0.91mg Dill
Phosphorus 43mg 66mg Dill
Sodium 9mg 61mg Chili pepper
Vitamin A 952IU 7718IU Dill
Vitamin A 48µg 386µg Dill
Vitamin E 0.69mg Chili pepper
Manganese 0.187mg 1.264mg Dill
Selenium 0.5µg Chili pepper
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.058mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B2 0.086mg 0.296mg Dill
Vitamin B3 1.244mg 1.57mg Dill
Vitamin B5 0.201mg 0.397mg Dill
Vitamin B6 0.506mg 0.185mg Chili pepper
Vitamin K 14µg Chili pepper
Folate 23µg 150µg Dill
Choline 10.9mg Chili pepper
Saturated Fat 0.042g 0.06g Chili pepper
Monounsaturated Fat 0.024g 0.802g Dill
Polyunsaturated fat 0.239g 0.095g Chili pepper
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0.014mg Chili pepper
Threonine 0.074mg 0.068mg Chili pepper
Isoleucine 0.065mg 0.195mg Dill
Leucine 0.105mg 0.159mg Dill
Lysine 0.089mg 0.246mg Dill
Methionine 0.024mg 0.011mg Chili pepper
Phenylalanine 0.062mg 0.065mg Dill
Valine 0.084mg 0.154mg Dill
Histidine 0.041mg 0.071mg Dill

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chili pepper Dill
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
61%
Chili pepper
80%
Dill
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Chili pepper
69%
Dill

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dill
Dill is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dill
Dill is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dill
Dill is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.018g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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. Chili pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170106/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.