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Wheat vs. Dill — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Wheat and Dill

  • Wheat is richer in Phosphorus, Fiber, and Zinc, yet Dill is richer in Iron, Folate, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Potassium, Manganese, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Dill is 60% higher.
  • Wheat contains 2 times more Phosphorus than Dill. Wheat contains 147mg of Phosphorus, while Dill contains 66mg.

Food types used in this article are Wheat, KAMUT khorasan, cooked 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.
Wheat
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 34% 2.7% 14% 66% 69% 50% 63% 1% 134% 174%
Dill
5
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 +41.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +102.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +122.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +14.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2211.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +350%
Contains more IronIron +274.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +22.7%

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.
Wheat
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% 4.8% 0% 24% 6.9% 43% 0% 16% 0% 0% 8.3% 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 +63.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +46.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +192850%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +886.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +164.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +1263.6%
~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
Wheat
2
6% 28% 65%
Protein: 5.71 g
Fats: 0.83 g
Carbs: 27.6 g
Water: 65.18 g
Other: 0.68 g
Dill
3
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 +65%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +293.2%
Contains more FatsFats +34.9%
Contains more WaterWater +31.9%
Contains more OtherOther +260.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wheat
1
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.077 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.084 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.243 g
Dill
2
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 Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +155.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -22.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +854.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wheat Dill Opinion
Calories 132kcal 43kcal Wheat
Protein 5.71g 3.46g Wheat
Fats 0.83g 1.12g Dill
Vitamin C 85mg Dill
Net carbs 23.3g 4.92g Wheat
Carbs 27.6g 7.02g Wheat
Magnesium 48mg 55mg Dill
Calcium 9mg 208mg Dill
Potassium 164mg 738mg Dill
Iron 1.76mg 6.59mg Dill
Sugar 3.07g Dill
Fiber 4.3g 2.1g Wheat
Copper 0.207mg 0.146mg Wheat
Zinc 1.84mg 0.91mg Wheat
Phosphorus 147mg 66mg Wheat
Sodium 8mg 61mg Wheat
Vitamin A 4IU 7718IU Dill
Vitamin A 386µg Dill
Vitamin E 0.24mg Wheat
Manganese 1.03mg 1.264mg Dill
Selenium 31.9µg Wheat
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.058mg Wheat
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.296mg Dill
Vitamin B3 2.305mg 1.57mg Wheat
Vitamin B5 0.397mg Dill
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.185mg Dill
Folate 11µg 150µg Dill
Trans Fat 0.002g 0g Dill
Saturated Fat 0.077g 0.06g Dill
Monounsaturated Fat 0.084g 0.802g Dill
Polyunsaturated fat 0.243g 0.095g Wheat
Tryptophan 0.051mg 0.014mg Wheat
Threonine 0.172mg 0.068mg Wheat
Isoleucine 0.22mg 0.195mg Wheat
Leucine 0.432mg 0.159mg Wheat
Lysine 0.161mg 0.246mg Dill
Methionine 0.097mg 0.011mg Wheat
Phenylalanine 0.3mg 0.065mg Wheat
Valine 0.267mg 0.154mg Wheat
Histidine 0.147mg 0.071mg Wheat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Wheat 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
8%
Wheat
80%
Dill
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Wheat
69%
Dill

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat
Wheat is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dill
Dill is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.07g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dill
Dill is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.017g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dill
Dill is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
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 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. Wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169744/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.