Dill weed vs Spices
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Spices, saffron is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Dill weed 43
Spices 310
Protein (g)
Dill weed 3.46
Spices 11.4
Carbs (g)
Dill weed 7.02
Spices 65.4
Fat (g)
Dill weed 1.12
Spices 5.85
Fiber (g)
Dill weed 2.10
Spices 3.90
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Spices, saffron — 11.4g vs 3.46g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Dill weed, fresh — 43 vs 310 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Spices, saffron scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Dill weed | Spices | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 43 kcal | 310 kcal | -86% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 85.9 g | 11.9 g | +622% |
| Protein | 3.46 g | 11.4 g | -70% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 1.12 g | 5.85 g | -81% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 7.02 g | 65.4 g | -89% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 2.10 g | 3.90 g | -46% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.060 g | 1.59 g | -96% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.802 g | 0.429 g | +87% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 85.0 mg | 80.8 mg | +5% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.058 mg | 0.115 mg | -50% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.296 mg | 0.267 mg | +11% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 1.57 mg | 1.46 mg | +8% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.397 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.185 mg | 1.01 mg | -82% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 150 ug | 93.0 ug | +61% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 386 ug | 27.0 ug | +1330% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 208 mg | 111 mg | +87% |
| Iron, Fe | 6.59 mg | 11.1 mg | -41% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 55.0 mg | 264 mg | -79% |
| Phosphorus, P | 66.0 mg | 252 mg | -74% |
| Potassium, K | 738 mg | 1724 mg | -57% |
| Sodium, Na | 61.0 mg | 148 mg | -59% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.910 mg | 1.09 mg | -17% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.146 mg | 0.328 mg | -55% |
| Manganese, Mn | 1.26 mg | 28.4 mg | -96% |
| Selenium, Se | — | 5.60 ug | |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 180 kj | 1298 kj | -86% |
| Ash | 2.45 g | 5.45 g | -55% |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 150 ug | 93.0 ug | +61% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 150 ug | 93.0 ug | +61% |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, IU | 7718 IU | 530 IU | +1356% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.001 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.001 g | 0.006 g | -83% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.049 g | 1.16 g | -96% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.009 g | 0.247 g | -96% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.004 g | 0.003 g | +33% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.798 g | 0.390 g | +105% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | — | 0.006 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | — | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.095 g | 2.07 g | -95% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.082 g | 0.754 g | -89% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.013 g | 1.24 g | -99% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | — | 0.013 g | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | — | 0.006 g | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.014 g | — | |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.068 g | — | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.195 g | — | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.159 g | — | |
| Lysine (EAA) | 0.246 g | — | |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.011 g | — | |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.017 g | — | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.065 g | — | |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.096 g | — | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.154 g | — | |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 0.142 g | — | |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.071 g | — | |
| Alanine | 0.227 g | — | |
| Aspartic acid | 0.343 g | — | |
| Glutamic acid | 0.290 g | — | |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 0.169 g | — | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.248 g | — | |
| Serine | 0.158 g | — | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | — | 0 g | |
| Caffeine | — | 0 mg | |
| Theobromine | — | 0 mg | |
| Apigenin | 0 mg | — | |
| Luteolin | 0 mg | — | |
| Kaempferol | 13.3 mg | 205 mg | -94% |
| Myricetin | 0.700 mg | — | |
| Quercetin | 55.2 mg | — | |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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