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Poppy seed vs. Avocado — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between poppy seed and avocadoes

  • The amount of manganese, copper, calcium, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, zinc, vitamin B1, fiber, and selenium in poppy seed is higher than in avocadoes.
  • Poppy seed covers your daily manganese needs 285% more than avocadoes.
  • Avocadoes have 120 times less calcium than poppy seed. Poppy seed has 1438mg of calcium, while avocadoes have 12mg.
  • Avocadoes have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of avocadoes is 40, while the glycemic index of poppy seed is 5.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, poppy seed and Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties.

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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 21% 3.6% 43% 21% 63% 17% 22% 0.91% 19% 2.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1096.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +11883.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +48.2%
Contains more IronIron +1674.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +756.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +1134.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1573.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4623.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3275%
Contains less SodiumSodium -73.1%

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 33% 2.3% 41% 0% 17% 30% 33% 83% 59% 0% 53% 61% 7.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1174.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +900%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +94%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +328.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +61.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.257mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~81µg

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
2% 15% 9% 73%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 14.66 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 73.23 g
Other: 1.58 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +799.5%
Contains more FatsFats +183.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +229.8%
Contains more OtherOther +303.2%
Contains more WaterWater +1130.8%

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
15% 71% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.126 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.799 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.816 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1473.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -52.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +63.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
78% 12% 10%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 2.33 g
Glucose: 0.37 g
Fructose: 0.29 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
14% 8% 49% 16% 13%
Starch: 0.11 g
Sucrose: 0.06 g
Glucose: 0.37 g
Fructose: 0.12 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.1 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +3783.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +141.7%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Glucose ~0.37g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Poppy seed Avocado DV% diff.
Manganese 6.707mg 0.142mg 285%
Polyunsaturated fat 28.569g 1.816g 178%
Copper 1.627mg 0.19mg 160%
Calcium 1438mg 12mg 143%
Phosphorus 870mg 52mg 117%
Iron 9.76mg 0.55mg 115%
Magnesium 347mg 29mg 76%
Vitamin B1 0.854mg 0.067mg 66%
Zinc 7.9mg 0.64mg 66%
Fiber 19.5g 6.7g 51%
Fats 41.56g 14.66g 41%
Protein 17.99g 2g 32%
Selenium 13.5µg 0.4µg 24%
Vitamin B5 0.324mg 1.389mg 21%
Vitamin K 0µg 21µg 18%
Calories 525kcal 160kcal 18%
Saturated fat 4.517g 2.126g 11%
Monounsaturated fat 5.982g 9.799g 10%
Vitamin C 1mg 10mg 10%
Potassium 719mg 485mg 7%
Carbs 28.13g 8.53g 7%
Vitamin B3 0.896mg 1.738mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.13mg 2%
Vitamin E 1.77mg 2.07mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 7µg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.247mg 0.257mg 1%
Sodium 26mg 7mg 1%
Choline 8.8mg 14.2mg 1%
Net carbs 8.63g 1.83g N/A
Sugar 2.99g 0.66g N/A
Starch 0.11g 0%
Folate 82µg 81µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.184mg 0.025mg 0%
Threonine 0.686mg 0.073mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.819mg 0.084mg 0%
Leucine 1.321mg 0.143mg 0%
Lysine 0.952mg 0.132mg 0%
Methionine 0.502mg 0.038mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.758mg 0.097mg 0%
Valine 1.095mg 0.107mg 0%
Histidine 0.471mg 0.049mg 0%
Fructose 0.29g 0.12g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.273g 0.111g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.015g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Poppy seed Avocado
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%
Avocado
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
Poppy seed
21%
Avocado

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 - 35)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Avocado
Avocado contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.391g)
Which food is cheaper?
Avocado
Avocado is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Avocado
Avocado is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Poppy seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171330/nutrients
  2. Avocado - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171705/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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