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Saffron vs. Dried dill weed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between saffron and dried dill weed

  • Saffron is richer in manganese and vitamin C, yet dried dill weed is richer in iron, calcium, vitamin B6, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, fiber, and vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for saffron is 1063% higher.
  • Saffron contains 2 times more vitamin C than dried dill weed. Saffron contains 80.8mg of vitamin C, while dried dill weed contains 50mg.

Food types used in this article are Spices, saffron and Spices, dill weed, dried.

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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 189% 33% 152% 416% 109% 30% 108% 19% 3705% 31%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 322% 535% 292% 1829% 163% 90% 233% 27% 515% 0%
Contains less SodiumSodium -28.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +619.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +70.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1507.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +91.9%
Contains more IronIron +339.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +49.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +202.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +115.5%

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 269% 9% 0% 0% 29% 62% 27% 0% 233% 0% 0% 70% 0%
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 167% 98% 0% 0% 105% 66% 53% 0% 395% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +61.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +985.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +263.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +69.3%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.284mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 6% 65% 12% 5%
Protein: 11.43 g
Fats: 5.85 g
Carbs: 65.37 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.45 g
20% 4% 56% 7% 13%
Protein: 19.96 g
Fats: 4.36 g
Carbs: 55.82 g
Water: 7.3 g
Other: 12.56 g
Contains more FatsFats +34.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +17.1%
Contains more WaterWater +63%
Contains more ProteinProtein +74.6%
Contains more OtherOther +130.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 11% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.586 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.067 g
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.234 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +∞%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -85.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saffron Dried dill weed DV% diff.
Manganese 28.408mg 3.95mg 1063%
Iron 11.1mg 48.78mg 471%
Calcium 111mg 1784mg 167%
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 1.71mg 54%
Potassium 1724mg 3308mg 47%
Magnesium 264mg 451mg 45%
Phosphorus 252mg 543mg 42%
Fiber 3.9g 13.6g 39%
Vitamin C 80.8mg 50mg 34%
Vitamin A 27µg 293µg 30%
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.418mg 25%
Folate 93µg 23%
Zinc 1.09mg 3.3mg 20%
Copper 0.328mg 0.49mg 18%
Protein 11.43g 19.96g 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 14%
Selenium 5.6µg 10%
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 2.807mg 8%
Saturated fat 1.586g 0.234g 6%
Calories 310kcal 253kcal 3%
Sodium 148mg 208mg 3%
Carbs 65.37g 55.82g 3%
Fats 5.85g 4.36g 2%
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.284mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.429g 1%
Net carbs 61.47g 42.22g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Saffron Dried dill weed
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
54%
Saffron
68%
Dried dill weed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
401%
Dried dill weed

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Saffron
Saffron contains less Sodium (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dried dill weed
Dried dill weed is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.352g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dried dill weed
Dried dill weed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Dried dill weed
Dried dill weed is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dried dill weed
Dried dill weed 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 contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Saffron - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170934/nutrients
  2. Dried dill weed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171322/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.