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Dill

Anethum graveolens

Also known as dill, dill weed, dillweed

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The feathery leaf of Anethum graveolens, used fresh with fish, cucumber and cultured dairy; the seed is a separate spice with a stronger, caraway-like flavour. Its aroma compounds are volatile, so it is added late in cooking.

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Potential health benefits

Best supported: Insufficient

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Blood lipid profile

Heart Health
Insufficient evidence

A small number of trials of dill extract report changes in cholesterol and triglycerides, but they are small, short, from a narrow set of centres and not independently replicated.

Insufficient evidence. Not enough human research to say anything useful yet.

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Digestive comfort

Gut & Digestive Health
Insufficient evidence

Dill and dill-containing gripe waters have a long folk use for wind and infant colic. The controlled trials are few, small and of low quality, usually testing multi-herb mixtures, so nothing can be attributed to dill itself.

Insufficient evidence. Not enough human research to say anything useful yet.

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Key nutrients

Nutrient content per 100 grams
NutrientAmount% DV
Macronutrients
Calories43 kcal2%
Protein3.46 g7%
Total fat1.12 g1%
Carbohydrate7.02 g3%
Fibre2.1 g8%
Water86 g—
Fats
Saturated fat0.06 g0%
Monounsaturated fat0.802 g—
Polyunsaturated fat0.095 g—
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Linoleic acid (omega-6)0.082 g—
Vitamins
Vitamin A386 µg43%
Vitamin C85 mg94%
Vitamin D0 µg0%
Thiamin (B1)0.058 mg5%
Riboflavin (B2)0.296 mg23%
Niacin (B3)1.57 mg10%
Pantothenic acid (B5)0.397 mg8%
Vitamin B60.185 mg11%
Folate150 µg38%
Vitamin B120 µg0%
Minerals
Calcium208 mg16%
Iron6.59 mg37%
Magnesium55 mg13%
Phosphorus66 mg5%
Potassium738 mg16%
Sodium61 mg3%
Zinc0.91 mg8%
Copper0.146 mg16%
Manganese1.26 mg55%
Other measured compounds
Ash2.45 g—

Nutrient values are per 100 g of the USDA reference entry named on this page and vary with variety, growing conditions, storage and preparation.

Source record: Dill weed, fresh (USDA FoodData Central, FDC ID 172233).

% DV uses the FDA Daily Values for adults and children aged 4 and over. A dash means no Daily Value has been established for that nutrient.

Bioactive compounds

Compounds present in meaningful amounts. Presence is banded rather than quantified, because whole-food levels vary enormously with variety, growing conditions, storage and preparation.

How preparation changes things

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  • rawPreserves volatile aroma compounds

    Dill loses its aroma quickly under heat, so it is stirred through at the end or used raw. Dried dill weed is markedly weaker than fresh.

Things to know

Allergies, interactions and intake concerns. Every food gets this section — a reference where everything is uniformly good is not a reference.

  • Allergy

    Carrot-family allergy and cross-reactivity

    Dill is an Apiaceae plant and allergy is documented, often alongside sensitivity to celery, carrot, fennel or mugwort pollen. Reactions are usually oral but systemic responses have been reported.

  • Worth knowing

    Dill-containing infant preparations are not standardised

    Dill appears in gripe waters and colic remedies sold for babies. These products vary widely in composition, have historically contained alcohol or sodium bicarbonate, and are not a substitute for assessment of a distressed infant.

  • Interaction

    Theoretical additive effects at extract doses

    Dill extract has produced small reductions in glucose and lipids in a few small trials. At capsule doses an additive effect with medication for those conditions cannot be ruled out.