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

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How are Poppy seed oil and Spread different?

  • Poppy seed oil has more Vitamin E, Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated Fat than Spread.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin E from Poppy seed oil is 65% higher.
  • Poppy seed oil contains 16 times more Polyunsaturated fat than Spread. While Poppy seed oil contains 62.4g of Polyunsaturated fat, Spread contains only 3.98g.
  • Spread has less Saturated Fat.

Oil, poppyseed and Margarine-like spread, SMART BEAT Super Light without saturated fat are the varieties used 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.
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%
Spread
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0% 1.1% 0% 0% 0% 0% 98% 0% 0%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
~equal in Magnesium ~mg
~equal in Calcium ~mg
~equal in Iron ~mg
~equal in Copper ~mg
~equal in Zinc ~mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~0mg
~equal in Manganese ~mg
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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%
Spread
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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% 269% 34% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 31% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +570.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Folate ~µg
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Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
Spread
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17% 81% 2%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 80.83 g
Other: 2.07 g
Contains more FatsFats +484.8%
Contains more WaterWater +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +∞%
~equal in Protein ~0g
~equal in Carbs ~0g

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
Spread
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16% 55% 29%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.22 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.98 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +159.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1467.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -83.6%

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 Spread
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Poppy seed oil Spread Opinion
Calories 884kcal 158kcal Poppy seed oil
Fats 100g 17.1g Poppy seed oil
Potassium 0mg 12mg Spread
Sodium 0mg 755mg Poppy seed oil
Vitamin A 0IU 4489IU Spread
Vitamin E 11.4mg 1.7mg Poppy seed oil
Vitamin K 12.3µg Spread
Trans Fat 2.45g Poppy seed oil
Saturated Fat 13.5g 2.22g Spread
Monounsaturated Fat 19.7g 7.6g Poppy seed oil
Polyunsaturated fat 62.4g 3.98g Poppy seed oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Poppy seed oil Spread
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
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
26%
Spread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Poppy seed oil
10%
Spread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spread
Spread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.28g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Poppy seed oil
Poppy seed oil contains less Sodium (difference - 755mg)
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?
Poppy seed oil
Poppy seed oil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Poppy seed oil
Poppy seed 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 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. Spread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173608/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.