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Paprika vs. Dill — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between paprika and dill

  • Paprika has more vitamin A, iron, vitamin B6, fiber, vitamin B2, copper, vitamin B3, potassium, and vitamin B5; however, dill is higher in vitamin C.
  • Paprika covers your daily need for vitamin A, 831% more than dill.
  • Paprika has 17 times more fiber than dill. While paprika has 34.9g of fiber, dill has only 2.1g.
  • The glycemic index of dill is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, paprika 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 127% 69% 201% 793% 238% 118% 135% 8.9% 207% 34%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +223.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +208.9%
Contains more IronIron +220.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +388.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +375.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +375.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +25.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -10.3%
~equal in Calcium ~208mg

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 3% 821% 582% 0% 83% 284% 189% 151% 494% 0% 201% 37% 28%
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% 129% 0% 0% 15% 68% 29% 24% 43% 0% 0% 113% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +538.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +469%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +315.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +540.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +532.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1057.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +9344.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +206.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 13% 54% 11% 8%
Protein: 14.14 g
Fats: 12.89 g
Carbs: 53.99 g
Water: 11.24 g
Other: 7.74 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 +308.7%
Contains more FatsFats +1050.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +669.1%
Contains more OtherOther +215.9%
Contains more WaterWater +664.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 15% 67%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.14 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.695 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.766 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +111.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +8074.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Paprika Dill DV% diff.
Vitamin A 2463µg 386µg 231%
Vitamin E 29.1mg 194%
Iron 21.14mg 6.59mg 182%
Vitamin B6 2.141mg 0.185mg 150%
Fiber 34.9g 2.1g 131%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 85mg 93%
Vitamin B2 1.23mg 0.296mg 72%
Vitamin K 80.3µg 67%
Copper 0.713mg 0.146mg 63%
Vitamin B3 10.06mg 1.57mg 53%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.766g 0.095g 51%
Potassium 2280mg 738mg 45%
Vitamin B5 2.51mg 0.397mg 42%
Phosphorus 314mg 66mg 35%
Zinc 4.33mg 0.91mg 31%
Magnesium 178mg 55mg 29%
Folate 49µg 150µg 25%
Vitamin B1 0.33mg 0.058mg 23%
Protein 14.14g 3.46g 21%
Fats 12.89g 1.12g 18%
Carbs 53.99g 7.02g 16%
Manganese 1.59mg 1.264mg 14%
Calories 282kcal 43kcal 12%
Selenium 6.3µg 11%
Choline 51.5mg 9%
Saturated fat 2.14g 0.06g 9%
Fructose 6.71g 8%
Calcium 229mg 208mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 1.695g 0.802g 2%
Net carbs 19.09g 4.92g N/A
Sugar 10.34g N/A
Sodium 68mg 61mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.014mg 0%
Threonine 0.49mg 0.068mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.57mg 0.195mg 0%
Leucine 0.92mg 0.159mg 0%
Lysine 0.69mg 0.246mg 0%
Methionine 0.2mg 0.011mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.61mg 0.065mg 0%
Valine 0.75mg 0.154mg 0%
Histidine 0.25mg 0.071mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.453g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Paprika 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
221%
Paprika
54%
Dill
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
193%
Paprika
69%
Dill

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dill
Dill is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dill
Dill contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dill
Dill is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.08g)
Which food is cheaper?
Dill
Dill is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Paprika - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171329/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.