Dill weed, fresh vs Spearmint, fresh
Original comparison by NutriVerdict
Bottom line: Dill weed, fresh and Spearmint, fresh score the same on nutrient density, 99 of 100.
Dill weed and spearmint, both fresh, tie at 99 of 100 for nutrient density. Fiber is the clearest gap: spearmint carries 6.8 g per 100 g against dill weed's 2.1 g, more than three times as much. Dill weed has more sodium (61 mg vs 30 mg) and slightly more protein (3.46 g vs 3.29 g); calories are close, 43 vs 44.
Choose spearmint when fiber content is the priority. Choose dill weed for a very small protein edge, though the sodium difference may matter more in practice. With calories nearly identical and scores tied, fiber and sodium are the two numbers that actually separate this pair.
Head to head, per 100 g
| Metric | Dill weed, fresh | Spearmint, fresh |
|---|---|---|
| Nutrient Density Score | 99 | 99 |
| Calories | 43 kcal | 44 kcal |
| Protein | 3.5 g | 3.3 g |
| Carbohydrate | 7 g | 8.4 g |
| Dietary fiber | 2.1 g | 6.8 g |
| Sugars | - | - |
| Total fat | 1.1 g | 0.7 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.1 g | 0.2 g |
| Sodium | 61 mg | 30 mg |
| Potassium | 738 mg | 458 mg |
| Calcium | 208 mg | 199 mg |
| Iron | 6.6 mg | 12 mg |
| Magnesium | 55 mg | 63 mg |
| Vitamin C | 85 mg | 13 mg |
| Vitamin A | 386 ug | 203 ug |
| Vitamin E | - | - |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
Frequently asked questions
Which has more protein, Dill weed, fresh or Spearmint, fresh?
Dill weed, fresh has more protein, 3.5 g per 100 g to 3.3 g.
Which has fewer calories?
Dill weed, fresh is lower in calories, 43 kcal per 100 g to 44 kcal.
Which has more fiber?
Spearmint, fresh has more dietary fiber, 6.8 g per 100 g to 2.1 g.