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Paprika vs. Dill seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Paprika and Dill seeds

  • Paprika is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Iron, Fiber, Vitamin B3, and Potassium, yet Dill seeds are richer in Calcium, Vitamin C, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE from Paprika is 273% higher.
  • Paprika contains 9 times more Vitamin B6 than Dill seeds. Paprika contains 2.141mg of Vitamin B6, while Dill seeds contain 0.25mg.

Food types used in this article are Spices, paprika and Spices, dill seed.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 183% 455% 105% 612% 260% 142% 119% 2.6% 239% 66%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +92.2%
Contains more IronIron +29.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +43.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +562%
Contains more ZincZinc +20.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -70.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +15.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +92.1%
~equal in Copper ~0.78mg

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% 2955% 582% 0% 83% 284% 189% 151% 494% 0% 201% 37% 28%
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 70% 3.2% 0% 0% 105% 66% 53% 0% 58% 0% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +92832.1%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +333.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +258.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +756.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +390%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +26.7%
~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
16% 15% 55% 8% 7%
Protein: 15.98 g
Fats: 14.54 g
Carbs: 55.17 g
Water: 7.7 g
Other: 6.61 g
Contains more WaterWater +46%
Contains more OtherOther +17.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +13%
Contains more FatsFats +12.8%
~equal in Carbs ~55.17g

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
7% 84% 9%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.73 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.41 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.01 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +668.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -65.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +455.2%

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 seeds
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Paprika Dill seeds Opinion
Calories 282kcal 305kcal Dill seeds
Protein 14.14g 15.98g Dill seeds
Fats 12.89g 14.54g Dill seeds
Vitamin C 0.9mg 21mg Dill seeds
Net carbs 19.09g 34.07g Dill seeds
Carbs 53.99g 55.17g Dill seeds
Magnesium 178mg 256mg Dill seeds
Calcium 229mg 1516mg Dill seeds
Potassium 2280mg 1186mg Paprika
Iron 21.14mg 16.33mg Paprika
Sugar 10.34g Dill seeds
Fiber 34.9g 21.1g Paprika
Copper 0.713mg 0.78mg Dill seeds
Zinc 4.33mg 5.2mg Dill seeds
Phosphorus 314mg 277mg Paprika
Sodium 68mg 20mg Dill seeds
Vitamin A 49254IU 53IU Paprika
Vitamin A RAE 2463µg 3µg Paprika
Vitamin E 29.1mg Paprika
Manganese 1.59mg 1.833mg Dill seeds
Selenium 6.3µg 12.1µg Dill seeds
Vitamin B1 0.33mg 0.418mg Dill seeds
Vitamin B2 1.23mg 0.284mg Paprika
Vitamin B3 10.06mg 2.807mg Paprika
Vitamin B5 2.51mg Paprika
Vitamin B6 2.141mg 0.25mg Paprika
Vitamin K 80.3µg Paprika
Folate 49µg 10µg Paprika
Choline 51.5mg Paprika
Saturated Fat 2.14g 0.73g Dill seeds
Monounsaturated Fat 1.695g 9.41g Dill seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 7.766g 1.01g Paprika
Tryptophan 0.07mg Paprika
Threonine 0.49mg 0.575mg Dill seeds
Isoleucine 0.57mg 0.767mg Dill seeds
Leucine 0.92mg 0.925mg Dill seeds
Lysine 0.69mg 1.038mg Dill seeds
Methionine 0.2mg 0.143mg Paprika
Phenylalanine 0.61mg 0.67mg Dill seeds
Valine 0.75mg 1.12mg Dill seeds
Histidine 0.25mg 0.32mg Dill seeds
Fructose 6.71g Paprika
Omega-3 - ALA 0.453g Paprika

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Paprika Dill seeds
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
385%
Paprika
28%
Dill seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
193%
Paprika
218%
Dill seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dill seeds
Dill seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dill seeds
Dill seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dill seeds
Dill seeds is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.41g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dill seeds
Dill seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Dill seeds
Dill seeds is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
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. Paprika - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171329/nutrients
  2. Dill seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170925/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.