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Nutrition Facts about Dill

Gardening Guide: Delightful Dill

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Nutrition Facts about Dill

Learn nutrition facts about dill to find out exactly which nutrients are found in dill—and to what degree—along with the most common compounds available in this healthful food.

By Norann Oleson

Nutritious dill on cutting board

Nutritious dill on cutting board

Dill not only brings flavor and aroma to a range of dishes, but it also has nutritional value, too. Although a “serving” of dill is a small amount, by including dill leaves or seeds regularly in your diet you can benefit from the vitamins and minerals it brings to the table. Dill contains compounds with anti-diabetic properties, flavonoids that reduce the risk of heart disease, and it has been used to improve digestion since ancient times. Dill contributes calcium, potassium, and iron to your diet, plus vitamin C and vitamin A. Read on to learn about the health delights of dill.

Here is the nutrition information for 10 grams—or about 5 sprigs—of dill:

Dill nutrition

Here are some of the compounds in dill:

Vitamin A: Dill contains vitamin A, which is important to eye health, reproduction, and the immune system.

Vitamin C: The vitamin C in dill is an antioxidant necessary for immune system and skin health.

Calcium: Your body needs calcium to build strong bones and for skin, nerves, and heart to function properly.

Flavonoids: These dietary compounds work as antioxidants to defend the body against damage from free radicals.

Iron: Iron helps to preserve many vital functions in the body, including general energy and focus, gastrointestinal processes, the immune system, and the regulation of body temperature.

Potassium: This mineral is involved in many essential body functions, such as regulating blood pressure.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

  • Curator’s Corner
  • Introduction
  • Feature Articles

  • Types of Dill
  • Growing Dill from Seeds, Seedlings, or Cuttings
  • Where to Grow Dill
  • Planting Dill in the Ground
  • Growing Dill in Containers
  • Nurturing your Dill Plants
  • Harvesting and Storing Dill
  • Dealing with Dill Diseases
  • Dealing with Dill Pests
  • Essential Tools and Equipment for Growing and Enjoying Dill
  • Plant Profiles

  • Vierling Dill
  • Hercules Dill
  • Dukat Dill
  • Mammoth Dill
  • Fernleaf Dill
  • Bouquet Dill
  • Recipes

  • Greek Yogurt and Dill Tzatziki
  • Dill Seed Braided Bread
  • Easy Cucumber Salad with Dill
  • Salmon with Lemon and Dill
  • Herbal Dill Lemonade
  • Dilly Beans
  • Additional Articles

  • Nutrition Facts about Dill
  • Health Benefits and Home Remedies of Dill
  • Resources about Dill
  • Dill Glossary
  • Related Articles

  • 10 Edible Flowers to Plant with Herbs
  • 12 Uses for Dill You Grow at Home

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