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Quinoa vs. Dill — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Quinoa and Dill

  • Quinoa has more Phosphorus, however, Dill has more Vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin A, Manganese, Folate, Calcium, Potassium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3.
  • Dill's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 94% more.
  • Quinoa has 2 times more Phosphorus than Dill. Quinoa has 152mg of Phosphorus, while Dill has 66mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Quinoa, cooked 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.
Quinoa
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 5.1% 15% 56% 64% 30% 65% 0.91% 82% 15%
Dill
4
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +16.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +31.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +19.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +130.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1123.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +329.1%
Contains more IronIron +342.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +100.3%

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.
Quinoa
3
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 0% 0.3% 13% 0% 27% 25% 7.7% 0% 28% 0% 0% 32% 13%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +84.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +154260%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +169.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +281.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +50.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +257.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Quinoa
3
4% 2% 21% 72%
Protein: 4.4 g
Fats: 1.92 g
Carbs: 21.3 g
Water: 71.61 g
Other: 0.77 g
Dill
2
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 +27.2%
Contains more FatsFats +71.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +203.4%
Contains more WaterWater +20%
Contains more OtherOther +218.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Quinoa
1
13% 29% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.231 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.078 g
Dill
2
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 +1034.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -74%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +51.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Quinoa Dill Opinion
Calories 120kcal 43kcal Quinoa
Protein 4.4g 3.46g Quinoa
Fats 1.92g 1.12g Quinoa
Vitamin C 0mg 85mg Dill
Net carbs 18.5g 4.92g Quinoa
Carbs 21.3g 7.02g Quinoa
Magnesium 64mg 55mg Quinoa
Calcium 17mg 208mg Dill
Potassium 172mg 738mg Dill
Iron 1.49mg 6.59mg Dill
Sugar 0.87g Dill
Fiber 2.8g 2.1g Quinoa
Copper 0.192mg 0.146mg Quinoa
Zinc 1.09mg 0.91mg Quinoa
Starch 17.63g Quinoa
Phosphorus 152mg 66mg Quinoa
Sodium 7mg 61mg Quinoa
Vitamin A 5IU 7718IU Dill
Vitamin A 0µg 386µg Dill
Vitamin E 0.63mg Quinoa
Manganese 0.631mg 1.264mg Dill
Selenium 2.8µg Quinoa
Vitamin B1 0.107mg 0.058mg Quinoa
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.296mg Dill
Vitamin B3 0.412mg 1.57mg Dill
Vitamin B5 0.397mg Dill
Vitamin B6 0.123mg 0.185mg Dill
Folate 42µg 150µg Dill
Choline 23mg Quinoa
Saturated Fat 0.231g 0.06g Dill
Monounsaturated Fat 0.528g 0.802g Dill
Polyunsaturated fat 1.078g 0.095g Quinoa
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.014mg Quinoa
Threonine 0.131mg 0.068mg Quinoa
Isoleucine 0.157mg 0.195mg Dill
Leucine 0.261mg 0.159mg Quinoa
Lysine 0.239mg 0.246mg Dill
Methionine 0.096mg 0.011mg Quinoa
Phenylalanine 0.185mg 0.065mg Quinoa
Valine 0.185mg 0.154mg Quinoa
Histidine 0.127mg 0.071mg Quinoa
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g Quinoa

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Quinoa 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
11%
Quinoa
80%
Dill
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Quinoa
69%
Dill

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Quinoa
Quinoa contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Quinoa
Quinoa is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dill
Dill is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dill
Dill is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.171g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dill
Dill is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Quinoa - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168917/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.