Dill, native to Western Africa, Southern Russia and the Mediterranean region, is a short-lived perennial herb. Scientifically called Anethum gravolens, it has its leaves as well as seeds used for the purpose of seasoning. Since centuries, dill has been used for its extraordinary aroma and flavor and also for its unique medicinal properties. It was considered as a sign of wealth in ancient Greek and Roman cultures and was extensively used for its healing properties as well. Hippocrates, the father of medicine, used dill in a recipe that was used for cleaning the mouth. In earlier days, soldiers applied burnt dill seeds on their wounds. Dill is rich in several nutrients and minerals, which make it a highly nutritious food. It is known as an excellent stomach soother and also relieves one from insomnia. Read on to know more about the nutritional value of dill.
Dill Nutrition Facts
Amount of Fresh Dill Weed: 1 cup (sprigs)
Total Weight of Dill Weed: 9 g
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Nutrients
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Amount
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Basic Components
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Carbohydrate
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0.6 g
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Protein
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0.3 g
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Fat
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0.1 g
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| Ash | 0.2 g |
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Water
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7.5 g
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Caffeine
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0.2 g
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Theobromine
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0.2 g
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Calories
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Total Calories
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15.9 KJ
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Calories From Fat
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3.3 KJ
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Calories From Protein
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2.9 KJ
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Calories From Carbohydrate
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9.2 KJ
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Carbohydrate
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Dietary Fiber
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0.2 g
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Starch
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0.2 g
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Sugars
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0.2 g
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Sucrose
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0.2 g
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Glucose
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0.2 g
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Fructose
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0.2 g
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Lactose
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0.2 g
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Maltose
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0.2g
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Galactose
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0.2 g
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Vitamins
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Vitamin A
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675 IU
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Retinol Activity Equivalent
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33.8 mcg
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Alpha Carotene
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33.8 mcg
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Beta Carotene
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33.8 mcg
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Beta Cryptoxanthin
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33.8 mcg
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Lycopene
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33.8 mcg
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Leutin+Zeaxanthin
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33.8 mcg
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Vitamin C
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7.4 mg
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Vitamin D
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7.4 mg
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| Vitamin E (Alpha Tocopherol) | 7.4 mg |
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Beta Tocopherol
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7.4 mg
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Gamma Tocopherol
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7.4 mg
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Delta Tocopherol
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7.4 mg
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| Vitamin K | 7.4 mg |
| Niacin | 0.1 mg |
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Folate
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13.1 mcg
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Food Folate
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13.1 mcg
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Dietary Folate Equivalents
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13.1 mcg
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Minerals
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Calcium
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18.2 mg
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Iron
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0.6 mg
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Magnesium
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4.8 mg
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Phosphorus
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5.8 mg
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Potassium
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64.6 mg
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Sodium
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5.3 mg
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Selenium
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0.1 mcg
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Fluoride
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0.1 mg
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Zinc
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0.1 mg
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Manganese
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0.1 mg
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Saturated Fats
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12:00
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0.1 mg
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13:00
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0.1 mg
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14:00
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0.1 mg
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15:00
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0.1 mg
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16:00
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4.3 mg
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17:00
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4.3 mg
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18:00
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0.8 mg
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19:00
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0.8 mg
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20:00
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0.8 mg
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22:00
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0.8 mg
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24:00:00
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0.8 mg
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Mono unsaturated Fat
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0.1 g
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14:01
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0.1 g
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15:01
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0.1g
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16:1 undifferentiated
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0.3 mg
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16:1 c
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0.3 mg
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16:1 t
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0.3 mg
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17:01
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0.3 mg
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18:1 undifferentiated
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69.8 mg
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18:1 c
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69.8 mg
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18:1 t
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69.8 mg
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20:01
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69.8 mg
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22:1 undifferentiated
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69.8 mg
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22:1 c
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69.8 mg
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22:1 t
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69.8 mg
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24:1 c
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69.8 mg
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Polyunsaturated Fat
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18:2 undifferentiated
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7.2 mg
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18:2 n-6 c, c
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7.2 mg
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18:2 c, t
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7.2 mg
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18:2 t, c
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7.2 mg
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18:2 t, t
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7.2 mg
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18:2 i
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7.2 mg
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18:2 t not further defined
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7.2 mg
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18:03
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1.1 mg
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18:3 n-3, c, c, c
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1.1 mg
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18:3 n-6, c, c, c
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1.1 mg
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18:4 undifferentiated
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1.1 mg
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20:2 n-6 c, c
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1.1 mg
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20:3 undifferentiated
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1.1 mg
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20:4 n-3
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1.1 mg
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20:4 n-6
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1.1 mg
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20:5 n-3
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1.1 mg
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22:02
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1.1 mg
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22:5 n-3
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1.1 mg
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22:6 n-3
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1.1 mg
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Other Fats
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Omega 3 Fatty Acids
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1.1 mg
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Omega 6 Fatty Acids
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7.2 mg
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Amino Acids
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Alanine
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19.9 mg
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Arginine
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12.4 mg
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Cystine
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1.5 mg
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Glycine
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14.8 mg
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Histidine
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6.2 mg
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Isoleucine
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17.1 mg
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Leucine
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13.9 mg
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Lysine
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21.5 mg
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Methionine
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1.0 mg
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Phenylalanine
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5.7 mg
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Proline
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21.7 mg
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Serine
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13.8 mg
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Threonine
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5.9 mg
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Tryptophan
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1.2 mg
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Tyrosine
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8.4 mg
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Valine
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13.5 mg
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Hydroxyproline
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13.8 mg
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Glutamic Acid
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25.4 mg
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Aspartic Acid
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30.0 mg
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Buying & Storing Tips
- Always prefer to buy fresh dill, as it has a superior quality of aroma and flavor, over the dried herb.
- When buying fresh dill, make sure that the leaves are green in color and feathery in texture.
- Even if dill leaves are little wilted, you can go for them. This is because after picking of the leaves, they tend to droop fast.
- Store the fresh dill in refrigerator, after wrapping it in a damp paper towel. You can also place it in the refrigerator with its stem dipped into a bowl of water. It stays fresh for only two days in the refrigerator.
- You can also freeze the dill, by keeping it in an airtight container, either in the whole form or chopped form.
- You can also freeze dill leaves in the ice cube trays, which are filled with water or stock.
- While buying dried dill seeds, buy the organically grown ones, for their superior quality.
- Buy dried dill herb from the local spice and ethnic stores only. You can get a wide selection there and also catch hold of some fresh and superior quality varieties.
- Store dried dill seeds in a tight container and keep it in a cool, dry and dark place. It will stay fresh for a period of six months.
