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Maple sugar vs. Poppy seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between maple sugar and poppy seed

  • The amount of copper, calcium, phosphorus, iron, manganese, magnesium, fiber, vitamin B1, and selenium in poppy seed is higher than in maple sugar.
  • Poppy seed covers your daily need for copper, 170% more than maple sugar.
  • The amount of saturated fat in maple sugar is lower.
  • Poppy seed has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of poppy seed is 5, while the glycemic index of maple sugar is 63.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sugars, maple 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 14% 27% 24% 60% 33% 165% 1.3% 1.4% 577% 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 -57.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1726.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1497.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +162.4%
Contains more IronIron +506.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +1543.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +30.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +28900%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +51.7%
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.
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 2.3% 3% 0.75% 2.9% 0.69% 0% 0% 0% 1.1%
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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +9388.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +669.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2140%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +575%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +8133.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +319%
~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
91% 8%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 90.9 g
Water: 8 g
Other: 0.8 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 +223.1%
Contains more WaterWater +34.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +17890%
Contains more FatsFats +20680%
Contains more OtherOther +696.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 32% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.036 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.1 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 -99.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +9246.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +28469%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Maple sugar 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 Maple sugar Poppy seed DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.1g 28.569g 190%
Copper 0.099mg 1.627mg 170%
Calcium 90mg 1438mg 135%
Phosphorus 3mg 870mg 124%
Iron 1.61mg 9.76mg 102%
Manganese 4.422mg 6.707mg 99%
Magnesium 19mg 347mg 78%
Fiber 0g 19.5g 78%
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.854mg 70%
Fats 0.2g 41.56g 64%
Protein 0.1g 17.99g 36%
Selenium 0.8µg 13.5µg 23%
Carbs 90.9g 28.13g 21%
Folate 0µg 82µg 21%
Saturated fat 0.036g 4.517g 20%
Vitamin B6 0.003mg 0.247mg 19%
Zinc 6.06mg 7.9mg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 0.064g 5.982g 15%
Potassium 274mg 719mg 13%
Vitamin E 0mg 1.77mg 12%
Calories 354kcal 525kcal 9%
Vitamin B2 0.013mg 0.1mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.048mg 0.324mg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.04mg 0.896mg 5%
Sodium 11mg 26mg 1%
Choline 2.1mg 8.8mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg 1%
Net carbs 90.9g 8.63g N/A
Sugar 84.87g 2.99g N/A
Tryptophan 0.184mg 0%
Threonine 0.686mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.819mg 0%
Leucine 1.321mg 0%
Lysine 0.952mg 0%
Methionine 0.502mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.758mg 0%
Valine 1.095mg 0%
Histidine 0.471mg 0%
Fructose 0.29g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.273g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Maple sugar 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
1%
Maple sugar
33%
Poppy seed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
91%
Maple sugar
319%
Poppy seed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 81.88g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food is cheaper?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.481g)
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. Maple sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169658/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.