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Spelt vs. Dill — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Spelt and Dill?

  • Spelt is richer in Phosphorus, and Copper, yet Dill is richer in Vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Potassium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Dill's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 94% higher.
  • Spelt has 2 times more Phosphorus than Dill. Spelt has 150mg of Phosphorus, while Dill has 66mg.

We used Spelt, cooked and Dill weed, fresh types in this comparison.

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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.
Spelt
5
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5
Dill
Contains more Phosphorus +127.3%
Contains less Sodium -91.8%
Contains more Zinc +37.4%
Contains more Copper +47.3%
Contains more Calcium +1980%
Contains more Iron +294.6%
Contains more Magnesium +12.2%
Contains more Potassium +416.1%
Contains more Manganese +15.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 63% 35% 65% 13% 1% 35% 72% 143% 22%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 63% 248% 40% 29% 66% 8% 25% 49% 165% 0%
Contains more Phosphorus +127.3%
Contains less Sodium -91.8%
Contains more Zinc +37.4%
Contains more Copper +47.3%
Contains more Calcium +1980%
Contains more Iron +294.6%
Contains more Magnesium +12.2%
Contains more Potassium +416.1%
Contains more Manganese +15.9%

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.
Spelt
3
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7
Dill
Contains more Vitamin B1 +77.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +63.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +192850%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +886.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +131.3%
Contains more Folate +1053.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 6% 0% 0% 26% 7% 49% 0% 19% 10% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 464% 0% 0% 284% 15% 69% 30% 24% 43% 113% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +77.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +63.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +192850%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +886.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +131.3%
Contains more Folate +1053.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spelt
2
:
3
Dill
Contains more Protein +59%
Contains more Carbs +276.6%
Contains more Fats +31.8%
Contains more Water +29.1%
Contains more Other +276.9%
6% 26% 67%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 0.85 g
Carbs: 26.44 g
Water: 66.56 g
Other: 0.65 g
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 Protein +59%
Contains more Carbs +276.6%
Contains more Fats +31.8%
Contains more Water +29.1%
Contains more Other +276.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spelt Dill Opinion
Net carbs 22.54g 4.92g Spelt
Protein 5.5g 3.46g Spelt
Fats 0.85g 1.12g Dill
Carbs 26.44g 7.02g Spelt
Calories 127kcal 43kcal Spelt
Starch 19.57g Spelt
Fiber 3.9g 2.1g Spelt
Calcium 10mg 208mg Dill
Iron 1.67mg 6.59mg Dill
Magnesium 49mg 55mg Dill
Phosphorus 150mg 66mg Spelt
Potassium 143mg 738mg Dill
Sodium 5mg 61mg Spelt
Zinc 1.25mg 0.91mg Spelt
Copper 0.215mg 0.146mg Spelt
Manganese 1.091mg 1.264mg Dill
Selenium 4µg Spelt
Vitamin A 4IU 7718IU Dill
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 386µg Dill
Vitamin E 0.26mg Spelt
Vitamin C 0mg 85mg Dill
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.058mg Spelt
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.296mg Dill
Vitamin B3 2.57mg 1.57mg Spelt
Vitamin B5 0.397mg Dill
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.185mg Dill
Folate 13µg 150µg Dill
Tryptophan 0.014mg Dill
Threonine 0.068mg Dill
Isoleucine 0.195mg Dill
Leucine 0.159mg Dill
Lysine 0.246mg Dill
Methionine 0.011mg Dill
Phenylalanine 0.065mg Dill
Valine 0.154mg Dill
Histidine 0.071mg Dill
Saturated Fat 0.06g Spelt
Monounsaturated Fat 0.802g Dill
Polyunsaturated fat 0.095g Dill

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Spelt Dill
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
10%
Spelt
86%
Dill
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Spelt
69%
Dill

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Spelt
Spelt contains less Sodium (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.06g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spelt
Spelt is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dill
Dill is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dill
Dill is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.

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. Spelt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169746/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.