Cashew vs. Poppy seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between cashew and poppy seed
- Cashew has more copper and vitamin K; however, poppy seed is richer in manganese, calcium, fiber, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B1, and zinc.
- Poppy seed covers your daily manganese needs 220% more than cashew.
- Poppy seed contains less saturated fat.
- Cashew has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of cashew is 25, while the glycemic index of poppy seed is 5.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Nuts, cashew nuts, raw 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.
| Contains more CopperCopper | +34.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -53.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +47.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +18.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3786.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +46.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +36.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +46.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +305.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +18.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +68.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +96.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +101.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +72.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +228% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.22 g
Fats:
43.85 g
Carbs:
30.19 g
Water:
5.2 g
Other:
2.54 g
Protein:
17.99 g
Fats:
41.56 g
Carbs:
28.13 g
Water:
5.95 g
Other:
6.37 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +150.8% |
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Protein
~17.99g
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Fats
~41.56g
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Carbs
~28.13g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.783 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
23.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
7.845 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.517 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.982 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
28.569 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +297.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -42% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +264.2% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
23.49 g
Sucrose:
5.81 g
Glucose:
0.05 g
Fructose:
0.05 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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 SucroseSucrose | +149.4% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +640% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +480% |
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Lactose
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Maltose
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Galactose
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 1.655mg | 6.707mg | 220% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 1438mg | 140% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 7.845g | 28.569g | 138% |
| Fiber | 3.3g | 19.5g | 65% |
| Copper | 2.195mg | 1.627mg | 63% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 23.797g | 5.982g | 45% |
| Phosphorus | 593mg | 870mg | 40% |
| Iron | 6.68mg | 9.76mg | 39% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.423mg | 0.854mg | 36% |
| Vitamin K | 34.1µg | 0µg | 28% |
| Zinc | 5.78mg | 7.9mg | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 7.783g | 4.517g | 15% |
| Folate | 25µg | 82µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.417mg | 0.247mg | 13% |
| Magnesium | 292mg | 347mg | 13% |
| Selenium | 19.9µg | 13.5µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.864mg | 0.324mg | 11% |
| Starch | 23.49g | 10% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.9mg | 1.77mg | 6% |
| Fats | 43.85g | 41.56g | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.058mg | 0.1mg | 3% |
| Choline | 8.8mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 660mg | 719mg | 2% |
| Calories | 553kcal | 525kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.062mg | 0.896mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 12mg | 26mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 30.19g | 28.13g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Protein | 18.22g | 17.99g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 26.89g | 8.63g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.91g | 2.99g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.287mg | 0.184mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.688mg | 0.686mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.789mg | 0.819mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.472mg | 1.321mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.928mg | 0.952mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.362mg | 0.502mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.951mg | 0.758mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.094mg | 1.095mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.456mg | 0.471mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.05g | 0.29g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.273g | N/A |
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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
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33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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319%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Poppy seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.92g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Poppy seed is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.266g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Poppy seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Poppy seed is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Poppy seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
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.