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Oatmeal vs. Poppy seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between oatmeal and poppy seed?

  • Oatmeal has less manganese, copper, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, fiber, zinc, vitamin B1, and iron than poppy seed.
  • Poppy seed's daily need coverage for manganese is 267% higher.
  • Oatmeal contains less saturated fat.
  • Poppy seed has a lower glycemic index than oatmeal.

We used Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved) and Spices, poppy seed types in this comparison.

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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 19% 24% 5.4% 224% 22% 17% 33% 6.4% 73% 27%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +1234.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1697.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1078.7%
Contains more IronIron +63.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +2365.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +1174.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1029.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -46.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1102%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +170%

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% 43% 1.4% 0% 65% 50% 57% 19% 67% 0% 1% 33% 2.6%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +115%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +237.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2428.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +228.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +86.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +87.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.324mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 12% 84%
Protein: 2.37 g
Fats: 1.36 g
Carbs: 11.67 g
Water: 84.03 g
Other: 0.57 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 +1312.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +659.1%
Contains more FatsFats +2955.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +141%
Contains more OtherOther +1017.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 37% 41%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.226 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.391 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.426 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 -95%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1429.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6606.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
96% 3%
Starch: 10.37 g
Sucrose: 0.29 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.16 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 +703.4%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~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.
Oatmeal Poppy seed
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oatmeal Poppy seed DV% diff.
Manganese 0.558mg 6.707mg 267%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.426g 28.569g 188%
Copper 0.066mg 1.627mg 173%
Calcium 80mg 1438mg 136%
Phosphorus 77mg 870mg 113%
Magnesium 26mg 347mg 76%
Fiber 1.7g 19.5g 71%
Zinc 0.62mg 7.9mg 66%
Fats 1.36g 41.56g 62%
Vitamin B1 0.26mg 0.854mg 50%
Iron 5.96mg 9.76mg 48%
Protein 2.37g 17.99g 31%
Calories 68kcal 525kcal 23%
Saturated fat 0.226g 4.517g 20%
Potassium 61mg 719mg 19%
Selenium 5µg 13.5µg 15%
Vitamin A 130µg 0µg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 0.391g 5.982g 14%
Vitamin B3 3.025mg 0.896mg 13%
Vitamin E 0.07mg 1.77mg 11%
Folate 44µg 82µg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.215mg 0.1mg 9%
Carbs 11.67g 28.13g 5%
Starch 10.37g 4%
Vitamin B6 0.29mg 0.247mg 3%
Sodium 49mg 26mg 1%
Choline 4.7mg 8.8mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg 1%
Net carbs 9.97g 8.63g N/A
Sugar 0.46g 2.99g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.317mg 0.324mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.003g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.04mg 0.184mg 0%
Threonine 0.083mg 0.686mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.105mg 0.819mg 0%
Leucine 0.2mg 1.321mg 0%
Lysine 0.135mg 0.952mg 0%
Methionine 0.04mg 0.502mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 0.758mg 0%
Valine 0.151mg 1.095mg 0%
Histidine 0.057mg 0.471mg 0%
Fructose 0g 0.29g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.273g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Oatmeal 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
26%
Oatmeal
33%
Poppy seed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Oatmeal
319%
Poppy seed

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.53g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.291g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal 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 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. Oatmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171662/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.