Calories in Dill weed, fresh
Generic food Raw Spices, Herbs and Condiments
Dill weed, fresh contains 43 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup sprigs (8.9 g) provides about 4 kcal.
Roughly 54% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 27% from protein and 19% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in spices and herbs on FoodFactly, where the median is 285 kcal per 100 g across 63 foods.
100 g provides 94% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C, 55% of the Daily Value for manganese and 43% of the Daily Value for Vitamin A.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 43 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 1.1 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0.06 g | 0.3% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 61 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 7 g | 3% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 2.1 g | 8% |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein ? | 3.5 g | 7% |
| Vitamin A ? | 386 µg | 43% |
| Vitamin C ? | 85 mg | 94% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.058 mg | 5% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.3 mg | 23% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 1.6 mg | 10% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.4 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.19 mg | 11% |
| Folate (B9) C | 150 µg | 38% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium ? | 208 mg | 16% |
| Iron ? | 6.6 mg | 37% |
| Magnesium ? | 55 mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus ? | 66 mg | 5% |
| Potassium ? | 738 mg | 16% |
| Zinc ? | 0.91 mg | 8% |
| Copper ? | 0.15 mg | 16% |
| Manganese ? | 1.3 mg | 55% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 27%
- Carbohydrates 54%
- Fat 19%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein3.5 gin the lowest quarter of spices and herbs (median 9.6 g)
- Fiber2.1 gin the lowest quarter of spices and herbs (median 14.7 g)
- Fat1.1 gbelow the median for spices and herbs (median 5.9 g)
- Saturated fat0.06 gin the lowest quarter of spices and herbs (median 0.86 g)
- Sodium61 mgabove the median for spices and herbs (median 50 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water86 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 0.8 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.095 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.014 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.068 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.2 g |
| Leucine ? | 0.16 g |
| Lysine ? | 0.25 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.011 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.017 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.065 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.096 g |
| Valine ? | 0.15 g |
| Arginine ? | 0.14 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.071 g |
| Alanine ? | 0.23 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 0.34 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 0.29 g |
| Glycine ? | 0.17 g |
| Proline ? | 0.25 g |
| Serine ? | 0.16 g |
Individual fatty acids (8)
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.082 g |
|---|---|
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0.001 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0.001 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.049 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.009 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.8 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.013 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.004 g |
Carotenoids (2)
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
Other components (6)
| Water ? | 86 g |
|---|---|
| Ash ? | 2.5 g |
| Energy ? | 180 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 7,718 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 150 µg |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basil, fresh Raw | 23 | 3.2 g | 2.7 g | 0.64 g |
| Peppers, hot, raw Raw | 34 | 1.4 g | 7.7 g | 0.4 g |
| Spearmint, fresh Raw | 44 | 3.3 g | 8.4 g | 0.73 g |
| Capers, canned Canned | 23 | 2.4 g | 4.9 g | 0.86 g |
| Peppermint, fresh Raw | 70 | 3.8 g | 14.9 g | 0.94 g |
| Pimiento | 28 | 1.4 g | 6.2 g | 0.37 g |
| Lemon juice, 100%, canned or bottled Canned | 17 | 0.45 g | 5.6 g | 0.07 g |
| Lime juice, 100%, canned or bottled Canned | 21 | 0.25 g | 6.7 g | 0.23 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw dill weed?
100 g of raw dill weed has 43 kcal. 1 cup sprigs (8.9 g): about 4 kcal. 5 sprigs (1 g): about 0 kcal.
How much protein is in raw dill weed?
Raw dill weed contains 3.5 g of protein per 100 g (7% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.31 g in 1 cup sprigs (8.9 g). About 27% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other spices and herbs, that is in the lowest quarter (median 9.6 g).
How many carbs are in raw dill weed?
Raw dill weed has 7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2.1 g of fiber.
How much fat is in raw dill weed?
Raw dill weed contains 1.1 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.06 g is saturated (0.3% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does raw dill weed contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin C (94% DV), manganese (55% DV), Vitamin A (43% DV), Folate (B9) (38% DV) and iron (37% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw dill weed?
100 g contains 61 mg of sodium, 3% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 172233. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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