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Poppy seed vs. Arrowroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between poppy seed and arrowroot

  • Poppy seed has more manganese, copper, calcium, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, fiber, zinc, and vitamin B1; however, arrowroot is richer in folate.
  • Poppy seed covers your daily manganese needs 284% more than arrowroot.
  • Arrowroot has 240 times less calcium than poppy seed. Poppy seed has 1438mg of calcium, while arrowroot has 6mg.
  • Arrowroot has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of arrowroot is 58, while the glycemic index of poppy seed is 5.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, poppy seed and Arrowroot, raw.

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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 248% 431% 63% 366% 542% 215% 373% 3.4% 875% 74%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 1.8% 40% 83% 40% 17% 42% 3.4% 23% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1288%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +23866.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +58.4%
Contains more IronIron +339.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +1244.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +1154%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +787.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3754.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1828.6%
~equal in Sodium ~26mg

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 3.3% 0% 35% 0% 214% 23% 17% 19% 57% 0% 0% 62% 4.8%
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 6.3% 0.33% 0% 0% 36% 14% 32% 18% 61% 0% 0% 254% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +497.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +69.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +90%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +89%
Contains more FolateFolate +312.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.292mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.266mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
4% 13% 81%
Protein: 4.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.39 g
Water: 80.75 g
Other: 1.42 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +324.3%
Contains more FatsFats +20680%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +110.1%
Contains more OtherOther +348.6%
Contains more WaterWater +1257.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 15% 73%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.517 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.982 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 28.569 g
29% 3% 68%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.092 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +149450%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +30953.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.1%

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 Arrowroot
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sodium Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Poppy seed Arrowroot DV% diff.
Manganese 6.707mg 0.174mg 284%
Polyunsaturated fat 28.569g 0.092g 190%
Copper 1.627mg 0.121mg 167%
Calcium 1438mg 6mg 143%
Phosphorus 870mg 98mg 110%
Iron 9.76mg 2.22mg 94%
Magnesium 347mg 25mg 77%
Fiber 19.5g 1.3g 73%
Zinc 7.9mg 0.63mg 66%
Fats 41.56g 0.2g 64%
Folate 82µg 338µg 64%
Vitamin B1 0.854mg 0.143mg 59%
Protein 17.99g 4.24g 28%
Selenium 13.5µg 0.7µg 23%
Calories 525kcal 65kcal 23%
Saturated fat 4.517g 0.039g 20%
Monounsaturated fat 5.982g 0.004g 15%
Vitamin E 1.77mg 12%
Potassium 719mg 454mg 8%
Carbs 28.13g 13.39g 5%
Vitamin B3 0.896mg 1.693mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.059mg 3%
Choline 8.8mg 2%
Vitamin C 1mg 1.9mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.324mg 0.292mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.247mg 0.266mg 1%
Net carbs 8.63g 12.09g N/A
Sugar 2.99g N/A
Sodium 26mg 26mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.184mg 0%
Threonine 0.686mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.819mg 0%
Leucine 1.321mg 0%
Lysine 0.952mg 0%
Methionine 0.502mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.758mg 0%
Valine 1.095mg 0%
Histidine 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
Poppy seed Arrowroot
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
33%
Poppy seed
32%
Arrowroot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
Poppy seed
27%
Arrowroot

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 - 53)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.99g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.478g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (26 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171330/nutrients
  2. Arrowroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168490/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.