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Poppy seed vs. Fennel seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Poppy seed and Fennel seeds

  • Poppy seed has more Copper, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin B1, and Calcium, while Fennel seeds has more Iron, Fiber, Vitamin B3, Potassium, and Vitamin C.
  • Fennel seeds' daily need coverage for Iron is 110% higher.
  • Fennel seeds contain 2 times less Zinc than Poppy seed. Poppy seed contains 7.9mg of Zinc, while Fennel seeds contain 3.7mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Spices, poppy seed and Spices, fennel seed.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Poppy seed
Poppy seed
7
:
3
Fennel seeds
Fennel seeds
Contains more Calcium +20.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +78.6%
Contains less Sodium -70.5%
Contains more Zinc +113.5%
Contains more Copper +52.5%
Contains more Iron +90%
Contains more Magnesium +11%
Contains more Potassium +135.6%
Equal in Manganese - 6.533
Poppy seed
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 432% 366% 248% 373% 64% 4% 216% 543% 875% 74%
Fennel seeds
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 359% 696% 275% 209% 150% 12% 101% 356% 853% 0%
Contains more Calcium +20.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +78.6%
Contains less Sodium -70.5%
Contains more Zinc +113.5%
Contains more Copper +52.5%
Contains more Iron +90%
Contains more Magnesium +11%
Contains more Potassium +135.6%
Equal in Manganese - 6.533

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Poppy seed
Poppy seed
5
:
5
Fennel seeds
Fennel seeds
Contains more Vitamin B1 +109.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +2000%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +253%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +575.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +90.3%
Poppy seed
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 36% 0% 4% 214% 24% 17% 20% 57% 62% 0% 0%
Fennel seeds
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 0% 0% 70% 102% 82% 114% 0% 109% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +109.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +2000%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +253%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +575.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +90.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Poppy seed
Poppy seed
2
:
3
Fennel seeds
Fennel seeds
Contains more Protein +13.9%
Contains more Fats +179.5%
Contains more Carbs +85.9%
Contains more Water +48.1%
Contains more Other +29.2%
Poppy seed
18% 42% 28% 6% 6%
Protein: 17.99 g
Fats: 41.56 g
Carbs: 28.13 g
Water: 5.95 g
Other: 6.37 g
Fennel seeds
16% 15% 52% 9% 8%
Protein: 15.8 g
Fats: 14.87 g
Carbs: 52.29 g
Water: 8.81 g
Other: 8.23 g
Contains more Protein +13.9%
Contains more Fats +179.5%
Contains more Carbs +85.9%
Contains more Water +48.1%
Contains more Other +29.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Poppy seed
Poppy seed
1
:
2
Fennel seeds
Fennel seeds
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1590.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +65.7%
Poppy seed
12% 15% 73%
Saturated Fat: 4.517 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.982 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.569 g
Fennel seeds
4% 82% 14%
Saturated Fat: 0.48 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.91 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.69 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1590.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +65.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Poppy seed Fennel seeds
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Poppy seed Fennel seeds Opinion
Net carbs 8.63g 12.49g Fennel seeds
Protein 17.99g 15.8g Poppy seed
Fats 41.56g 14.87g Poppy seed
Carbs 28.13g 52.29g Fennel seeds
Calories 525kcal 345kcal Poppy seed
Fructose 0.29g Poppy seed
Sugar 2.99g Fennel seeds
Fiber 19.5g 39.8g Fennel seeds
Calcium 1438mg 1196mg Poppy seed
Iron 9.76mg 18.54mg Fennel seeds
Magnesium 347mg 385mg Fennel seeds
Phosphorus 870mg 487mg Poppy seed
Potassium 719mg 1694mg Fennel seeds
Sodium 26mg 88mg Poppy seed
Zinc 7.9mg 3.7mg Poppy seed
Copper 1.627mg 1.067mg Poppy seed
Manganese 6.707mg 6.533mg Poppy seed
Selenium 13.5µg Poppy seed
Vitamin A 0IU 135IU Fennel seeds
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 7µg Fennel seeds
Vitamin E 1.77mg Poppy seed
Vitamin C 1mg 21mg Fennel seeds
Vitamin B1 0.854mg 0.408mg Poppy seed
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.353mg Fennel seeds
Vitamin B3 0.896mg 6.05mg Fennel seeds
Vitamin B5 0.324mg Poppy seed
Vitamin B6 0.247mg 0.47mg Fennel seeds
Folate 82µg Poppy seed
Tryptophan 0.184mg 0.253mg Fennel seeds
Threonine 0.686mg 0.602mg Poppy seed
Isoleucine 0.819mg 0.695mg Poppy seed
Leucine 1.321mg 0.996mg Poppy seed
Lysine 0.952mg 0.758mg Poppy seed
Methionine 0.502mg 0.301mg Poppy seed
Phenylalanine 0.758mg 0.647mg Poppy seed
Valine 1.095mg 0.915mg Poppy seed
Histidine 0.471mg 0.331mg Poppy seed
Saturated Fat 4.517g 0.48g Fennel seeds
Monounsaturated Fat 5.982g 9.91g Fennel seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 28.569g 1.69g Poppy seed
Omega-3 - ALA 0.273g Poppy seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Poppy seed Fennel seeds
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Poppy seed
40%
Fennel seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
Poppy seed
301%
Fennel seeds

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed contains less Sodium (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fennel seeds
Fennel seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.99g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fennel seeds
Fennel seeds is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.037g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fennel seeds
Fennel seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Fennel seeds
Fennel seeds is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Poppy seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171330/nutrients
  2. Fennel seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171323/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.