Oats vs. Poppy seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between oats and poppy seed
- Oats have more vitamin B5, while poppy seed has more calcium, copper, manganese, iron, phosphorus, magnesium, zinc, and fiber.
- Poppy seed's daily need coverage for calcium is 138% higher.
- Poppy seed contains 4 times less vitamin B5 than oats. Oats contain 1.349mg of vitamin B5, while poppy seed contains 0.324mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in oats is lower.
- Poppy seed has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of poppy seed is 5, while the glycemic index of oats is 59.
The food types used in this comparison are Oats 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 less SodiumSodium | -92.3% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +96% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2563% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +67.6% |
Contains more IronIron | +106.8% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +159.9% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +99% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +66.3% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +36.4% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +39% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +316.4% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +11.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +107.6% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +46.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.89 g
Fats:
6.9 g
Carbs:
66.27 g
Water:
8.22 g
Other:
1.72 g
Protein:
17.99 g
Fats:
41.56 g
Carbs:
28.13 g
Water:
5.95 g
Other:
6.37 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +135.6% |
Contains more WaterWater | +38.2% |
Contains more FatsFats | +502.3% |
Contains more OtherOther | +270.3% |
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Protein
~17.99g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.217 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.178 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.535 g
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 | -73.1% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +174.7% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1027% |
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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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in price |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Polyunsaturated fat | 2.535g | 28.569g | 174% |
Calcium | 54mg | 1438mg | 138% |
Copper | 0.626mg | 1.627mg | 111% |
Manganese | 4.916mg | 6.707mg | 78% |
Iron | 4.72mg | 9.76mg | 63% |
Fats | 6.9g | 41.56g | 53% |
Phosphorus | 523mg | 870mg | 50% |
Magnesium | 177mg | 347mg | 40% |
Fiber | 10.6g | 19.5g | 36% |
Zinc | 3.97mg | 7.9mg | 36% |
Selenium | 13.5µg | 25% | |
Vitamin B5 | 1.349mg | 0.324mg | 21% |
Saturated fat | 1.217g | 4.517g | 15% |
Carbs | 66.27g | 28.13g | 13% |
Vitamin E | 1.77mg | 12% | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.119mg | 0.247mg | 10% |
Monounsaturated fat | 2.178g | 5.982g | 10% |
Potassium | 429mg | 719mg | 9% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.763mg | 0.854mg | 8% |
Folate | 56µg | 82µg | 7% |
Calories | 389kcal | 525kcal | 7% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.139mg | 0.1mg | 3% |
Protein | 16.89g | 17.99g | 2% |
Choline | 8.8mg | 2% | |
Sodium | 2mg | 26mg | 1% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 1mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 55.67g | 8.63g | N/A |
Sugar | 2.99g | N/A | |
Vitamin B3 | 0.961mg | 0.896mg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.234mg | 0.184mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.575mg | 0.686mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.694mg | 0.819mg | 0% |
Leucine | 1.284mg | 1.321mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.701mg | 0.952mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.312mg | 0.502mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.895mg | 0.758mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.937mg | 1.095mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.405mg | 0.471mg | 0% |
Fructose | 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
154%

319%

Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?

Poppy seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Poppy seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Poppy seed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Oats is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Oats contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Oats is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.3g)
Which food is cheaper?

Oats is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)