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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.
Oats
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 126% 16% 38% 177% 209% 108% 224% 0.26% 641% 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 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.
Oats
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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 0% 0% 0% 0% 191% 32% 18% 81% 27% 0% 0% 42% 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 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%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.896mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oats
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17% 7% 66% 8% 2%
Protein: 16.89 g
Fats: 6.9 g
Carbs: 66.27 g
Water: 8.22 g
Other: 1.72 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 +135.6%
Contains more WaterWater +38.2%
Contains more FatsFats +502.3%
Contains more OtherOther +270.3%
~equal in Protein ~17.99g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oats
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21% 37% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.217 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.178 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.535 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 -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.
Oats Poppy seed
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oats Poppy seed DV% diff.
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Oats 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
30%
Oats
33%
Poppy seed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
154%
Oats
319%
Poppy seed

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oats
Oats is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oats
Oats contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oats
Oats is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.3g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oats
Oats is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
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. Oats - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169705/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.