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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 for dill is 60% higher.
  • Wheat contains 2 times more phosphorus than dill. Wheat contains 147mg of phosphorus, while dill contains 66mg.
  • Dill has a lower glycemic index than wheat.

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% 4.8% 0% 24% 6.9% 43% 0% 16% 0% 0% 8.3% 0%
Dill
6
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +63.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +46.8%
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 DV% diff.
Vitamin C 85mg 94%
Iron 1.76mg 6.59mg 60%
Selenium 31.9µg 58%
Vitamin A 386µg 43%
Folate 11µg 150µg 35%
Calcium 9mg 208mg 20%
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.296mg 20%
Potassium 164mg 738mg 17%
Phosphorus 147mg 66mg 12%
Manganese 1.03mg 1.264mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.185mg 9%
Fiber 4.3g 2.1g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 8%
Zinc 1.84mg 0.91mg 8%
Carbs 27.6g 7.02g 7%
Copper 0.207mg 0.146mg 7%
Vitamin B3 2.305mg 1.57mg 5%
Protein 5.71g 3.46g 5%
Calories 132kcal 43kcal 4%
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.058mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.084g 0.802g 2%
Sodium 8mg 61mg 2%
Magnesium 48mg 55mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.243g 0.095g 1%
Fats 0.83g 1.12g 0%
Net carbs 23.3g 4.92g N/A
Sugar 3.07g N/A
Trans fat 0.002g 0g N/A
Saturated fat 0.077g 0.06g 0%
Tryptophan 0.051mg 0.014mg 0%
Threonine 0.172mg 0.068mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.22mg 0.195mg 0%
Leucine 0.432mg 0.159mg 0%
Lysine 0.161mg 0.246mg 0%
Methionine 0.097mg 0.011mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.3mg 0.065mg 0%
Valine 0.267mg 0.154mg 0%
Histidine 0.147mg 0.071mg 0%

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
54%
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.