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Avocado vs. Poppy seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between avocadoes and poppy seed

  • The amount of manganese, copper, calcium, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, zinc, vitamin B1, fiber, and selenium in poppy seed is higher than in avocadoes.
  • Poppy seed covers your daily manganese needs 285% more than avocadoes.
  • Avocadoes have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of avocadoes is 40, while the glycemic index of poppy seed is 5.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties and Spices, poppy 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 3.6% 43% 21% 63% 17% 22% 0.91% 19% 2.2%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 248% 431% 63% 366% 542% 215% 373% 3.4% 875% 74%
Contains less SodiumSodium -73.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1096.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +11883.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +48.2%
Contains more IronIron +1674.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +756.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +1134.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1573.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4623.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3275%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 33% 2.3% 41% 0% 17% 30% 33% 83% 59% 0% 53% 61% 7.7%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3.3% 0% 35% 0% 214% 23% 17% 19% 57% 0% 0% 62% 4.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +900%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +94%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +328.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +61.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1174.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.247mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~82µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 15% 9% 73%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 14.66 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 73.23 g
Other: 1.58 g
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
Contains more WaterWater +1130.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +799.5%
Contains more FatsFats +183.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +229.8%
Contains more OtherOther +303.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 71% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.126 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.799 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.816 g
12% 15% 73%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.517 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.982 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 28.569 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -52.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +63.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1473.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 8% 49% 16% 13%
Starch: 0.11 g
Sucrose: 0.06 g
Glucose: 0.37 g
Fructose: 0.12 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.1 g
78% 12% 10%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 2.33 g
Glucose: 0.37 g
Fructose: 0.29 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +3783.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +141.7%
~equal in Glucose ~0.37g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Avocado Poppy seed DV% diff.
Manganese 0.142mg 6.707mg 285%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.816g 28.569g 178%
Copper 0.19mg 1.627mg 160%
Calcium 12mg 1438mg 143%
Phosphorus 52mg 870mg 117%
Iron 0.55mg 9.76mg 115%
Magnesium 29mg 347mg 76%
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.854mg 66%
Zinc 0.64mg 7.9mg 66%
Fiber 6.7g 19.5g 51%
Fats 14.66g 41.56g 41%
Protein 2g 17.99g 32%
Selenium 0.4µg 13.5µg 24%
Vitamin B5 1.389mg 0.324mg 21%
Vitamin K 21µg 0µg 18%
Calories 160kcal 525kcal 18%
Saturated fat 2.126g 4.517g 11%
Monounsaturated fat 9.799g 5.982g 10%
Vitamin C 10mg 1mg 10%
Potassium 485mg 719mg 7%
Carbs 8.53g 28.13g 7%
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 0.896mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.1mg 2%
Vitamin E 2.07mg 1.77mg 2%
Vitamin A 7µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.257mg 0.247mg 1%
Sodium 7mg 26mg 1%
Choline 14.2mg 8.8mg 1%
Net carbs 1.83g 8.63g N/A
Sugar 0.66g 2.99g N/A
Starch 0.11g 0%
Folate 81µg 82µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.025mg 0.184mg 0%
Threonine 0.073mg 0.686mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.084mg 0.819mg 0%
Leucine 0.143mg 1.321mg 0%
Lysine 0.132mg 0.952mg 0%
Methionine 0.038mg 0.502mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.097mg 0.758mg 0%
Valine 0.107mg 1.095mg 0%
Histidine 0.049mg 0.471mg 0%
Fructose 0.12g 0.29g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.111g 0.273g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Avocado Poppy seed
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
32%
Avocado
33%
Poppy seed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Avocado
319%
Poppy seed

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Avocado
Avocado contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.391g)
Which food is cheaper?
Avocado
Avocado is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Avocado
Avocado is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Avocado - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171705/nutrients
  2. Poppy seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171330/nutrients

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

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