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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, 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
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 35% 3% 13% 63% 72% 34% 64% 0.65% 142% 22%
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 more CopperCopper +47.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +37.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +127.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +12.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1980%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +416.1%
Contains more IronIron +294.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +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
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% 0.24% 5.2% 0% 26% 6.9% 48% 0% 18% 0% 0% 9.8% 0%
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 +77.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +63.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +192850%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +886.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +131.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +1053.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spelt
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6% 26% 67%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 0.85 g
Carbs: 26.44 g
Water: 66.56 g
Other: 0.65 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 ProteinProtein +59%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +276.6%
Contains more FatsFats +31.8%
Contains more WaterWater +29.1%
Contains more OtherOther +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 Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spelt Dill Opinion
Calories 127kcal 43kcal Spelt
Protein 5.5g 3.46g Spelt
Fats 0.85g 1.12g Dill
Vitamin C 0mg 85mg Dill
Net carbs 22.54g 4.92g Spelt
Carbs 26.44g 7.02g Spelt
Magnesium 49mg 55mg Dill
Calcium 10mg 208mg Dill
Potassium 143mg 738mg Dill
Iron 1.67mg 6.59mg Dill
Fiber 3.9g 2.1g Spelt
Copper 0.215mg 0.146mg Spelt
Zinc 1.25mg 0.91mg Spelt
Starch 19.57g Spelt
Phosphorus 150mg 66mg Spelt
Sodium 5mg 61mg Spelt
Vitamin A 4IU 7718IU Dill
Vitamin A 0µg 386µg Dill
Vitamin E 0.26mg Spelt
Manganese 1.091mg 1.264mg Dill
Selenium 4µg Spelt
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
Saturated Fat 0.06g Spelt
Monounsaturated Fat 0.802g Dill
Polyunsaturated fat 0.095g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Spelt 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
9%
Spelt
80%
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 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.

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.