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Honey vs. Poppy seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are honey and poppy seed different?

  • Poppy seed has more manganese, copper, calcium, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, fiber, vitamin B1, zinc, and selenium than honey.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for poppy seed is 288% higher.
  • Poppy seed has a lower glycemic index (5) than honey (61).

Honey and Spices, poppy seed are the varieties 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.
Honey
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 1.4% 1.8% 4.6% 16% 12% 6% 1.7% 0.52% 10% 4.4%
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 -84.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +17250%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +23866.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1282.7%
Contains more IronIron +2223.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +4419.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +3490.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +21650%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +8283.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1587.5%

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.
Honey
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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 1.7% 0% 0% 0% 0% 8.8% 2.3% 4.1% 5.5% 0% 0% 1.5% 1.2%
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 +100%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +163.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +640.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +376.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +929.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +4000%
Contains more CholineCholine +300%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Honey
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82% 17%
Protein: 0.3 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 82.4 g
Water: 17.1 g
Other: 0.2 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 +192.9%
Contains more WaterWater +187.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +5896.7%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +3085%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Honey
4
44% 50% 2% 4%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.89 g
Glucose: 35.75 g
Fructose: 40.94 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.44 g
Galactose: 3.1 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 GlucoseGlucose +9562.2%
Contains more FructoseFructose +14017.2%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +161.8%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Honey Poppy seed DV% diff.
Manganese 0.08mg 6.707mg 288%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 28.569g 190%
Copper 0.036mg 1.627mg 177%
Calcium 6mg 1438mg 143%
Phosphorus 4mg 870mg 124%
Iron 0.42mg 9.76mg 117%
Magnesium 2mg 347mg 82%
Fiber 0.2g 19.5g 77%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.854mg 71%
Zinc 0.22mg 7.9mg 70%
Fats 0g 41.56g 64%
Fructose 40.94g 0.29g 51%
Protein 0.3g 17.99g 35%
Selenium 0.8µg 13.5µg 23%
Saturated fat 0g 4.517g 21%
Folate 2µg 82µg 20%
Potassium 52mg 719mg 20%
Carbs 82.4g 28.13g 18%
Vitamin B6 0.024mg 0.247mg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 5.982g 15%
Vitamin E 0mg 1.77mg 12%
Calories 304kcal 525kcal 11%
Vitamin B2 0.038mg 0.1mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.121mg 0.896mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.068mg 0.324mg 5%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1mg 1%
Choline 2.2mg 8.8mg 1%
Sodium 4mg 26mg 1%
Net carbs 82.2g 8.63g N/A
Sugar 82.12g 2.99g N/A
Tryptophan 0.004mg 0.184mg 0%
Threonine 0.004mg 0.686mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.008mg 0.819mg 0%
Leucine 0.01mg 1.321mg 0%
Lysine 0.008mg 0.952mg 0%
Methionine 0.001mg 0.502mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.011mg 0.758mg 0%
Valine 0.009mg 1.095mg 0%
Histidine 0.001mg 0.471mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.273g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Honey 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
2%
Honey
33%
Poppy seed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Honey
319%
Poppy seed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 79.13g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Honey
Honey contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Honey
Honey is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.517g)
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. Honey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169640/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.