USDA Standard Reference · Spices and Herbs
Spices, dill seed
According to USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 170925, data refreshed July 2026), nutrition facts per 100g, sourced verbatim.
- 305
- Caloriesmoderate density
- 16.0g
- Proteinhigh · 32% DV
- 55.2g
- Carbshigh · 20% DV
- 14.5g
- Fatgood source · 19% DV
Spices, dill seed contains 305 calories per 100g according to USDA FoodData Central. It has 16.0g of protein, 14.5g of fat, and 55.2g of carbohydrates per 100g. Data is sourced verbatim from the USDA Standard Reference database, refreshed July 2026.
- More protein than 63% of USDA whole foods
The verdict
Spices, dill seed is fiber-rich, with 21.1g of dietary fiber per 100g.
- 16.0g
- protein per 100g
- Top 37%
- protein vs USDA whole foods
- 305
- calories per 100g
- 21.1g
- fiber per 100g
Percentile computed against the 7,880 USDA SR Legacy and Foundation whole foods with a protein value, not branded or processed items.
Spices, dill seed contains 305 calories per 100g, according to the USDA FoodData Central database. It provides 16.0g of protein, 14.5g of fat, and 55.2g of carbohydrates per 100g. Dietary fiber: 21.1g. Below you will find a complete nutrient breakdown including vitamins, minerals, and daily value percentages based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are normalized to a 100g serving per the USDA FoodData Central standardization. Source: USDA laboratory analysis and manufacturer-reported label data for food products sold in the United States.
Where this data comes from
USDA FoodData Central is the United States government's authoritative reference for food composition, maintained by the Agricultural Research Service and updated as new laboratory analyses and manufacturer submissions are processed. Spices, dill seed is catalogued there as FDC ID 170925, a usda standard reference entry, in the "Spices and Herbs" food group. Every figure on this page comes from USDA laboratory analysis under the FDC USDA Standard Reference program, standardized to 100 g so it can be compared fairly against any other food in the database. Values are shown on the USDA per-100 g basis.
By the per-100g standardization, Spices, dill seed reads as high protein, good fiber source, low sodium within common dietary frameworks. Compare it against 6 nutritionally similar items in Nearby Foods below, or browse the whole Spices and Herbs group for context.
Nutritional Value at a Glance
Spices, dill seed is a high-protein food (by FDA per-100g convention), making it suitable for muscle building and recovery diets.
At 75% of the Daily Value for fiber, this is a good source that supports digestive health and may help with satiety.
Notable micronutrients include Calcium, Ca (117% DV), Iron, Fe (91% DV), and Potassium, K (25% DV).
Allergen indicators
No FDA Big 9 major-allergen indicator was detected in the product name and brand text scan (milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, sesame). Absence-of-flag does NOT mean allergen-free. The USDA FoodData Central release does not always include a full ingredient list, always verify with the FDA-mandated ingredient and allergen statement printed on the physical package before consumption.
Where the calories mostly come from
Values per 100g
Macro Breakdown
305 kcal = 15% of FDA 2,000 kcal Daily Value
Values shown per 100g, the USDA FoodData Central standardization. Serving size for this entry is not declared in the USDA release.
How Spices, dill seed compares to Spices and Herbs
Per 100 g, against the average across all spices and herbs foods in USDA FoodData Central.
73% Higher in protein than 73% of spices and herbs on record.
Category averages computed live across the USDA Spices and Herbs group. Compare against a specific food →
Where Spices, dill seed ranks on protein
Its 16.0g of protein per 100g placed against every USDA reference (whole) food, the 7,880 SR Legacy and Foundation items with a protein value.
Protein per 100g - Spices, dill seed vs every USDA reference food
USDA reference (whole) foods with a protein value
16 Top 37% higher than 63% of 7,880 USDA reference foods
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Source USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy & Foundation · July 2026
Where Spices, dill seed sits among Spices and Herbs
Plotted by protein and calorie percentile among the 60 Spices and Herbs foods with both values, not raw amounts, so foods of very different sizes compare fairly.
Spices, dill seed: 73rd protein percentile, 57th calorie percentile among Spices and Herbs foods
Read the chart as text
- Spices, bay leaf: Protein percentile 40, Calorie percentile 65
- Spices, cardamom: Protein percentile 57, Calorie percentile 62
- Spices, coriander leaf, dried: Protein percentile 88, Calorie percentile 42
- Spices, cumin seed: Protein percentile 78, Calorie percentile 90
- Spices, ginger, ground: Protein percentile 42, Calorie percentile 80
- Spices, marjoram, dried: Protein percentile 65, Calorie percentile 35
- Spices, parsley, dried: Protein percentile 98, Calorie percentile 50
- Spices, pepper, red or cayenne: Protein percentile 62, Calorie percentile 68
- Spices, saffron: Protein percentile 60, Calorie percentile 60
- Spices, savory, ground: Protein percentile 38, Calorie percentile 37
- Spices, thyme, dried: Protein percentile 45, Calorie percentile 40
- Spices, anise seed: Protein percentile 77, Calorie percentile 83
- Spices, chervil, dried: Protein percentile 95, Calorie percentile 23
- Spices, cinnamon, ground: Protein percentile 22, Calorie percentile 27
- Spices, dill weed, dried: Protein percentile 87, Calorie percentile 30
- Spices, fenugreek seed: Protein percentile 93, Calorie percentile 72
- Spices, nutmeg, ground: Protein percentile 32, Calorie percentile 97
- Spices, oregano, dried: Protein percentile 43, Calorie percentile 33
- Spices, poppy seed: Protein percentile 80, Calorie percentile 97
- Spices, pumpkin pie spice: Protein percentile 30, Calorie percentile 87
- Spices, turmeric, ground: Protein percentile 48, Calorie percentile 63
- Dill weed, fresh: Protein percentile 17, Calorie percentile 5
- Vanilla extract, imitation, alcohol: Protein percentile 3, Calorie percentile 23
- Capers, canned: Protein percentile 10, Calorie percentile 2
- Spices, dill seed: Protein percentile 73, Calorie percentile 57
Read the chart
Spices, dill seed ranks at the 73rd percentile for protein and the 57th percentile for calories among Spices and Herbs foods (n=60).
- Spices, bay leaf: 40th protein percentile, 65th calorie percentile
- Spices, cardamom: 57th protein percentile, 62nd calorie percentile
- Spices, coriander leaf, dried: 88th protein percentile, 42nd calorie percentile
- Spices, cumin seed: 78th protein percentile, 90th calorie percentile
- Spices, ginger, ground: 42nd protein percentile, 80th calorie percentile
- Spices, marjoram, dried: 65th protein percentile, 35th calorie percentile
- Spices, parsley, dried: 98th protein percentile, 50th calorie percentile
- Spices, pepper, red or cayenne: 62nd protein percentile, 68th calorie percentile
- Spices, saffron: 60th protein percentile, 60th calorie percentile
- Spices, savory, ground: 38th protein percentile, 37th calorie percentile
- Spices, thyme, dried: 45th protein percentile, 40th calorie percentile
- Spices, anise seed: 77th protein percentile, 83rd calorie percentile
Full Nutrient Breakdown
Every nutrient USDA reports for this food, per 100 g, with each value's share of the FDA Daily Value shown as a bar.
Macronutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 55.2 G | 20% |
| Energy | 305 KCAL | |
| Fiber, total dietary | 21.1 G | 75% |
| Protein | 16.0 G | 32% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 14.5 G | 19% |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 G | |
| Ash | 6.6 G | |
| Caffeine | 0 MG | |
| Energy | 1276.0 kJ | |
| Theobromine | 0 MG | |
| Water | 7.7 G |
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Folate, DFE | 10.0 UG | |
| Folate, food | 10.0 UG | |
| Folate, total | 10.0 UG | |
| Folic acid | 0.0 UG | |
| Niacin | 3 MG | |
| Riboflavin | 0 MG | |
| Thiamin | 0 MG | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.0 UG | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0 MG | |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 21 MG |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 1516 MG | 117% |
| Iron, Fe | 16 MG | 91% |
| Potassium, K | 1186 MG | 25% |
| Sodium, Na | 20 MG | 1% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 0 IU | 0% |
| Copper, Cu | 1 MG | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 256 MG | |
| Manganese, Mn | 2 MG | |
| Phosphorus, P | 277 MG | |
| Retinol | 0.0 UG | |
| Selenium, Se | 12.1 UG | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 53 IU | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 3.0 UG | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.0 UG | |
| Zinc, Zn | 5 MG |
Lipids
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 0 MG | 0% |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.73 G | 4% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 9.4 G | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.0 G | |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.05 G | |
| MUFA 18:1 | 9.4 G | |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.00 G | |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 G | |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.96 G | |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.15 G | |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.00 G | |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.00 G | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.00 G | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.00 G | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.00 G | |
| Phytosterols | 124 MG | |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.00 G | |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.01 G | |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.01 G | |
| SFA 16:0 | 0.58 G | |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.10 G | |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.00 G | |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.00 G | |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.00 G |
Amino Acids
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Arginine | 1.3 G | |
| Histidine | 0.32 G | |
| Isoleucine | 0.77 G | |
| Leucine | 0.93 G | |
| Lysine | 1.0 G | |
| Methionine | 0.14 G | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.67 G | |
| Threonine | 0.57 G | |
| Valine | 1.1 G |
Key takeaways
- Spices, dill seed delivers 16.0g of protein per 100g, more than 63% of USDA whole foods. See the protein ranking
- It carries 305 calories per 100g - about at or above the spices and herbs average of 254. Compare spices and herbs
- Its standout micronutrient is calcium, ca, at 117% of the Daily Value per 100g.
- Based on its per-100g profile, it fits high protein, good fiber source, low sodium patterns.
Nearby Foods
Foods in the same category with similar calorie content, useful for swaps, substitutions, and side-by-side comparison.
Spices, poultry seasoning
Spices, saffron
Spices, cardamom
Spices, coriander seed
Spices, turmeric, ground
Spices, bay leaf
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Primary source data
Data Sources & Methodology
Data from USDA FoodData Central, April 2026 release. See our methodology.
Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 170925) — USDA Standard Reference database. Verify with USDA →
Source: FDA 2,000-calorie Daily Value reference — %DV computed against the USDA per-100g standardization basis.
Disclaimer: This information is for reference only and should not replace professional dietary advice. Nutrient content may vary by brand, preparation method, and seasonal factors.
All federal data sources used on this page
- USDA FoodData Central — SR Legacy — nutrient composition for generic and staple foods (Standard Reference lineage, final release April 2018). fdc.nal.usda.gov/data-documentation
- USDA FoodData Central — Foundation Foods — nutrient values from USDA's newer, most rigorously lab-analyzed dataset. fdc.nal.usda.gov/Foundation_Foods_Documentation
- USDA FoodData Central — Branded Foods — manufacturer-submitted label data for packaged products. fdc.nal.usda.gov/data-documentation
- USDA FoodData Central — FNDDS (Survey) — the Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies, used in national nutrition surveys. ars.usda.gov/fndds
- FDA Nutrition Facts Label regulations — the Daily Value percentages and label format this page's figures are computed against. fda.gov/food/nutrition-facts-label
- FDA food allergen labeling (FALCPA + FASTER Act) — the Big 9 major-allergen disclosure rules referenced on this page. fda.gov/food-allergies
Every figure on GetFoodFacts is rendered directly from official USDA FoodData Central records, no number is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.