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Pasta vs. Poppy seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between pasta and poppy seed?

  • Poppy seed is richer than pasta in manganese, copper, calcium, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, zinc, vitamin B1, and potassium.
  • Poppy seed's daily need coverage for manganese is 282% more.
  • The amount of saturated fat in pasta is lower.
  • The glycemic index of poppy seed is lower.

We used Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked and Spices, poppy seed types 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.
Pasta
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 1.8% 2.1% 43% 31% 15% 27% 0.78% 29% 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 -76.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1827.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +23866.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2895.8%
Contains more IronIron +756.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +1649.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +1310.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1281%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2894.2%

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.
Pasta
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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% 2% 0% 0% 52% 35% 19% 11% 7.8% 18% 0% 48% 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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +308.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +77%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +626.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +28.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.896mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pasta
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5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 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 +1052.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +249.3%
Contains more FatsFats +3858.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +12.8%
Contains more OtherOther +1954.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pasta
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21% 18% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.15 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.429 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 -96.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4724.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6559.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pasta Poppy seed DV% diff.
Manganese 0.224mg 6.707mg 282%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.429g 28.569g 188%
Copper 0.093mg 1.627mg 170%
Calcium 6mg 1438mg 143%
Phosphorus 63mg 870mg 115%
Iron 1.14mg 9.76mg 108%
Magnesium 18mg 347mg 78%
Fiber 19.5g 78%
Zinc 0.56mg 7.9mg 67%
Fats 1.05g 41.56g 62%
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.854mg 54%
Protein 5.15g 17.99g 26%
Selenium 13.5µg 25%
Saturated fat 0.15g 4.517g 20%
Calories 131kcal 525kcal 20%
Potassium 24mg 719mg 20%
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.247mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 0.124g 5.982g 15%
Vitamin E 1.77mg 12%
Cholesterol 33mg 0mg 11%
Vitamin B12 0.14µg 0µg 6%
Folate 64µg 82µg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.1mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.324mg 3%
Choline 8.8mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg 1%
Vitamin A 6µg 0µg 1%
Carbs 24.93g 28.13g 1%
Vitamin B3 0.992mg 0.896mg 1%
Sodium 6mg 26mg 1%
Net carbs 24.93g 8.63g N/A
Sugar 2.99g N/A
Tryptophan 0.065mg 0.184mg 0%
Threonine 0.134mg 0.686mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.197mg 0.819mg 0%
Leucine 0.348mg 1.321mg 0%
Lysine 0.097mg 0.952mg 0%
Methionine 0.079mg 0.502mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.247mg 0.758mg 0%
Valine 0.217mg 1.095mg 0%
Histidine 0.103mg 0.471mg 0%
Fructose 0.29g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.273g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pasta 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
15%
Pasta
33%
Poppy seed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Pasta
319%
Poppy seed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
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 is lower in Sugar?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.367g)

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. Pasta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169728/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.