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Poppy seed oil vs. Peanut oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Poppy seed oil and Peanut oil?

  • Poppy seed oil is richer in Polyunsaturated fat, yet Peanut oil is richer in Vitamin E, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Peanut oil's daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 29% higher.
  • Poppy seed oil has 2 times more Polyunsaturated fat than Peanut oil. Poppy seed oil has 62.4g of Polyunsaturated fat, while Peanut oil has 32g.
  • Poppy seed oil contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Oil, poppyseed and Oil, peanut, salad or cooking 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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0% 0% 1.1% 0% 0.27% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
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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% 228% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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 0% 0% 314% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 1.8% 0% 0.05%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +37.6%
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Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 21% 65%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 13.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 19.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 62.4 g
18% 49% 34%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 16.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 46.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 32 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -20.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +95%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +134.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Poppy seed oil Peanut oil Opinion
Calories 884kcal 884kcal
Fats 100g 100g
Iron 0mg 0.03mg Peanut oil
Zinc 0mg 0.01mg Peanut oil
Vitamin E 11.4mg 15.69mg Peanut oil
Vitamin K 0.7µg Peanut oil
Choline 0.1mg Peanut oil
Saturated Fat 13.5g 16.9g Poppy seed oil
Monounsaturated Fat 19.7g 46.2g Peanut oil
Polyunsaturated fat 62.4g 32g Poppy seed oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Poppy seed oil Peanut oil
Low Calories diet Equal
Low Fats diet Equal
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
18%
Poppy seed oil
24%
Peanut oil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Poppy seed oil
0%
Peanut oil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Poppy seed oil
Poppy seed oil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Poppy seed oil
Poppy seed oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut oil
Peanut oil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peanut oil
Peanut oil is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Poppy seed oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171423/nutrients
  2. Peanut oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171410/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.