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

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Differences between Fennel seeds and Poppy seed

  • Fennel seeds have more Iron, Fiber, Vitamin B3, Potassium, and Vitamin C, while Poppy seed have more Copper, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin B1, and Calcium.
  • Fennel seeds' daily need coverage for Iron is 110% higher.
  • Poppy seed contains 21 times less Vitamin C than Fennel seeds. Fennel seeds contain 21mg of Vitamin C, while Poppy seed contains 1mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Spices, fennel seed 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 275% 359% 149% 695% 356% 101% 209% 11% 852% 0%
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 more PotassiumPotassium +135.6%
Contains more IronIron +90%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +20.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +52.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +113.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +78.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -70.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~347mg
~equal in Manganese ~6.707mg

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 70% 8.1% 0% 0% 102% 81% 113% 0% 108% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 +2000%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +253%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +575.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +90.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +109.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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 CarbsCarbs +85.9%
Contains more WaterWater +48.1%
Contains more OtherOther +29.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +13.9%
Contains more FatsFats +179.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 82% 14%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.48 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.91 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.69 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 -89.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +65.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1590.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fennel seeds Poppy seed
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 Fennel seeds Poppy seed Opinion
Calories 345kcal 525kcal Poppy seed
Protein 15.8g 17.99g Poppy seed
Fats 14.87g 41.56g Poppy seed
Vitamin C 21mg 1mg Fennel seeds
Net carbs 12.49g 8.63g Fennel seeds
Carbs 52.29g 28.13g Fennel seeds
Magnesium 385mg 347mg Fennel seeds
Calcium 1196mg 1438mg Poppy seed
Potassium 1694mg 719mg Fennel seeds
Iron 18.54mg 9.76mg Fennel seeds
Sugar 2.99g Fennel seeds
Fiber 39.8g 19.5g Fennel seeds
Copper 1.067mg 1.627mg Poppy seed
Zinc 3.7mg 7.9mg Poppy seed
Phosphorus 487mg 870mg Poppy seed
Sodium 88mg 26mg Poppy seed
Vitamin A 135IU 0IU Fennel seeds
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 0µg Fennel seeds
Vitamin E 1.77mg Poppy seed
Manganese 6.533mg 6.707mg Poppy seed
Selenium 13.5µg Poppy seed
Vitamin B1 0.408mg 0.854mg Poppy seed
Vitamin B2 0.353mg 0.1mg Fennel seeds
Vitamin B3 6.05mg 0.896mg Fennel seeds
Vitamin B5 0.324mg Poppy seed
Vitamin B6 0.47mg 0.247mg Fennel seeds
Folate 82µg Poppy seed
Choline 8.8mg Poppy seed
Saturated Fat 0.48g 4.517g Fennel seeds
Monounsaturated Fat 9.91g 5.982g Fennel seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 1.69g 28.569g Poppy seed
Tryptophan 0.253mg 0.184mg Fennel seeds
Threonine 0.602mg 0.686mg Poppy seed
Isoleucine 0.695mg 0.819mg Poppy seed
Leucine 0.996mg 1.321mg Poppy seed
Lysine 0.758mg 0.952mg Poppy seed
Methionine 0.301mg 0.502mg Poppy seed
Phenylalanine 0.647mg 0.758mg Poppy seed
Valine 0.915mg 1.095mg Poppy seed
Histidine 0.331mg 0.471mg Poppy seed
Fructose 0.29g 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
Fennel seeds 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
37%
Fennel seeds
33%
Poppy seed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
301%
Fennel seeds
319%
Poppy seed

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. Fennel seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171323/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.

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