Nutrition facts · Herbs and spices
Calories in Dill (fresh)
Fresh dill has 43 calories per 100 g, and a typical garnish of 5 sprigs (1 g) comes to 0 calories. Most of its calories come from carbohydrates (7 g per 100 g), with smaller amounts from protein (3.5 g) and very little from fat (1.1 g).
Calories come from: Carbs 54% · Fat 19% · Protein 27%
Common servings
| Serving | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Per 100 g | 100 g | 43 kcal | 3.5 g | 7 g | 1.1 g |
| 5 sprigs | 1 g | 0 kcal | 0 g | 0.1 g | 0 g |
| 1 cup sprigs | 8.9 g | 4 kcal | 0.3 g | 0.6 g | 0.1 g |
Full nutrition (Per 100 g)
| Calories | 43 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 3.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 7 g |
| Fiber | 2.1 g |
| Fat | 1.1 g |
| of which saturated | 0.1 g |
| Sodium | 61 mg |
What changes the calories
- Because dill is used in tiny amounts, the portion you actually eat matters far more than the per-100 g figure.
- Dried dill is much more concentrated by weight than fresh, since the water is removed, so a gram of dried dill carries more calories than a gram of fresh.
- Dill in sauces, dressings and dips adds almost nothing on its own; the calories in those dishes come mostly from ingredients like oil, mayonnaise, yogurt or sour cream.
- Stems and fronds are similar, so trimming or including stems changes the weight more than the calorie density.
Tips for logging it accurately
- If you use more than a garnish, weigh the dill on a kitchen scale, since a loosely packed cup of sprigs weighs only 8.9 g.
- Log fresh dill as fresh and dried dill as dried, because their calories per gram are not the same.
- Focus your logging effort on what the dill is mixed with, such as oil, butter or creamy dressings, since those carry nearly all the calories.
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in a cup of fresh dill?
One cup of fresh dill sprigs weighs about 8.9 g and has 4 calories, with 0.6 g of carbs, 0.3 g of protein and 0.1 g of fat.
Do I need to count calories from dill?
For a garnish, the amount is negligible: 5 sprigs (1 g) comes to 0 calories. If you use large handfuls, logging it by weight keeps your totals accurate.
How does dill compare to other fresh herbs?
At 43 calories per 100 g, fresh dill is close to fresh mint (44) and a bit higher than parsley (36), chives (30) and cilantro (23).
How much fiber is in fresh dill?
Fresh dill has 2.1 g of fiber per 100 g, which is part of its 7 g of total carbohydrates.
Similar foods
Calories in common foodsValues per 100 g from USDA FoodData Central (Dill weed, fresh, FDC ID 172233); servings use USDA portion weights. Real foods vary by variety, ripeness and preparation.
The text on this page was written with the help of AI (Anthropic's Claude) and checked against the numbers in a separate review. The numbers themselves come only from USDA.
