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Dill seeds are the seeds of the dill plant, used as a spice. The nutritional values shown here are drawn from literature sources. They provide fat and protein, as well as minerals including calcium and magnesium. Per 100g, dill seeds contain 15g of fat, 16g of protein, 1520mg of calcium and 260mg of magnesium.

Calcium helps maintain bones and teeth and supports normal muscle function. Magnesium also contributes to normal muscle and nerve function. Dill seeds are generally used in small amounts, so the nutrients supplied in cooking will be much lower than the amounts shown for the reference weight. Full nutritional figures are provided in the tables below.

Nutrition per 100g

Nutrient

Per 100g

Fat

15g

of which saturates

0.7g

Protein

16g

Salt

0.05g

Water

7.7g

Cholesterol

0mg

Vitamins and minerals per 100g

Nutrient

Per 100g

Vitamin A (retinol equivalent)

5µg

Vitamin D

0µg

Vitamin C

0mg

Thiamin (B1)

0.42mg

Riboflavin (B2)

0.28mg

Niacin (B3)

2.8mg

Vitamin B12

0µg

Folate

0µg

Calcium

1520mg

Iron

16mg

Magnesium

260mg

Phosphorus

280mg

Potassium

1190mg

Sodium

20mg

Zinc

4.5mg

Copper

0.78mg

About these figures

Values are per 100g of the food as described (Literature sources). "Trace" means only a very small amount was found. Nutrients that were not measured are not shown. Salt is calculated from sodium.

Further reading and references

  • Public Health England. McCance and Widdowson's The Composition of Foods Integrated Dataset 2021. GOV.UK.

Article history

The information on this page is written and peer reviewed by qualified clinicians.
  • 4 Nov 2026 | Latest version
  • 3 Nov 2026 | Originally published