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Poppy seed vs. Spearmint — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Poppy seed and Spearmint different?

  • Poppy seed is richer in Manganese, Copper, Calcium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Zinc, and Fiber, while Spearmint is higher in Iron, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Poppy seed covers your daily need of Manganese 243% more than Spearmint.
  • Poppy seed contains 15 times more Phosphorus than Spearmint. Poppy seed contains 870mg of Phosphorus, while Spearmint contains 60mg.

Spices, poppy seed and Spearmint, fresh types were used in this article.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +622.6%
Contains more Magnesium +450.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +1350%
Contains more Potassium +57%
Contains less Sodium -13.3%
Contains more Zinc +624.8%
Contains more Copper +577.9%
Contains more Manganese +499.9%
Contains more Iron +21.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 432% 366% 248% 373% 64% 4% 216% 543% 875% 74%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 60% 446% 45% 26% 41% 4% 30% 80% 146% 0%
Contains more Calcium +622.6%
Contains more Magnesium +450.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +1350%
Contains more Potassium +57%
Contains less Sodium -13.3%
Contains more Zinc +624.8%
Contains more Copper +577.9%
Contains more Manganese +499.9%
Contains more Iron +21.6%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +994.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1230%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +75%
Contains more Folate +28%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.948
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 244% 0% 0% 45% 20% 41% 18% 15% 37% 79% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +994.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1230%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +75%
Contains more Folate +28%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.948

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +446.8%
Contains more Fats +5593.2%
Contains more Carbs +234.5%
Contains more Other +215.3%
Contains more Water +1337.8%
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
3% 8% 86% 2%
Protein: 3.29 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 8.41 g
Water: 85.55 g
Other: 2.02 g
Contains more Protein +446.8%
Contains more Fats +5593.2%
Contains more Carbs +234.5%
Contains more Other +215.3%
Contains more Water +1337.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +23828%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7151%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.8%
12% 15% 73%
Saturated Fat: 4.517 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.982 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.569 g
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.191 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.394 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +23828%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7151%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.8%

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 Spearmint
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Poppy seed Spearmint Opinion
Net carbs 8.63g 1.61g Poppy seed
Protein 17.99g 3.29g Poppy seed
Fats 41.56g 0.73g Poppy seed
Carbs 28.13g 8.41g Poppy seed
Calories 525kcal 44kcal Poppy seed
Fructose 0.29g Poppy seed
Sugar 2.99g Spearmint
Fiber 19.5g 6.8g Poppy seed
Calcium 1438mg 199mg Poppy seed
Iron 9.76mg 11.87mg Spearmint
Magnesium 347mg 63mg Poppy seed
Phosphorus 870mg 60mg Poppy seed
Potassium 719mg 458mg Poppy seed
Sodium 26mg 30mg Poppy seed
Zinc 7.9mg 1.09mg Poppy seed
Copper 1.627mg 0.24mg Poppy seed
Manganese 6.707mg 1.118mg Poppy seed
Selenium 13.5µg Poppy seed
Vitamin A 0IU 4054IU Spearmint
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 203µg Spearmint
Vitamin E 1.77mg Poppy seed
Vitamin C 1mg 13.3mg Spearmint
Vitamin B1 0.854mg 0.078mg Poppy seed
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.175mg Spearmint
Vitamin B3 0.896mg 0.948mg Spearmint
Vitamin B5 0.324mg 0.25mg Poppy seed
Vitamin B6 0.247mg 0.158mg Poppy seed
Folate 82µg 105µg Spearmint
Tryptophan 0.184mg 0.05mg Poppy seed
Threonine 0.686mg 0.135mg Poppy seed
Isoleucine 0.819mg 0.135mg Poppy seed
Leucine 1.321mg 0.247mg Poppy seed
Lysine 0.952mg 0.141mg Poppy seed
Methionine 0.502mg 0.046mg Poppy seed
Phenylalanine 0.758mg 0.168mg Poppy seed
Valine 1.095mg 0.164mg Poppy seed
Histidine 0.471mg 0.066mg Poppy seed
Saturated Fat 4.517g 0.191g Spearmint
Monounsaturated Fat 5.982g 0.025g Poppy seed
Polyunsaturated fat 28.569g 0.394g Poppy seed
Omega-3 - ALA 0.273g Poppy seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Poppy seed Spearmint
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
41%
Spearmint
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
Poppy seed
88%
Spearmint

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spearmint
Spearmint is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.99g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spearmint
Spearmint is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.326g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spearmint
Spearmint is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Spearmint
Spearmint is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Spearmint - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173475/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.