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Poppy seed vs. Baby food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are poppy seed and baby food different?

  • Poppy seed is richer in copper, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, zinc, and fiber, while baby food is higher in iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and vitamin B1.
  • Baby food covers your daily need for iron, 472% more than poppy seed.
  • Poppy seed contains 5 times more copper than baby food. Poppy seed contains 1.627mg of copper, while baby food contains 0.334mg.
  • Baby food has a higher glycemic index (56) than poppy seed (5).

Spices, poppy seed and Babyfood, cereal, mixed, dry fortified types were 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 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 71% 220% 39% 1781% 111% 65% 168% 0.39% 0% 141%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +247%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +96.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +64.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +387.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +229.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +121.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more IronIron +386.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +91.9%

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 7.7% 0.33% 74% 0% 610% 627% 651% 64% 44% 0% 3.8% 32% 13%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +30.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +90.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +130%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +107.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +185.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2617%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3774.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +231.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +163.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
12% 4% 73% 7% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 73.4 g
Water: 6.7 g
Other: 3.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +47.5%
Contains more FatsFats +844.5%
Contains more OtherOther +93%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +160.9%
Contains more WaterWater +12.6%

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
21% 33% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.769 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.206 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.697 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +396%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1583.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -83%

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 Baby food
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 Baby food DV% diff.
Iron 9.76mg 47.5mg 472%
Manganese 6.707mg 292%
Vitamin B3 0.896mg 34.714mg 211%
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 2.717mg 201%
Polyunsaturated fat 28.569g 1.697g 179%
Copper 1.627mg 0.334mg 144%
Vitamin B1 0.854mg 2.438mg 132%
Calcium 1438mg 733mg 71%
Phosphorus 870mg 392mg 68%
Magnesium 347mg 100mg 59%
Fats 41.56g 4.4g 57%
Zinc 7.9mg 2.4mg 50%
Fiber 19.5g 7.5g 48%
Selenium 13.5µg 25.9µg 23%
Saturated fat 4.517g 0.769g 17%
Vitamin B5 0.324mg 1.074mg 15%
Carbs 28.13g 73.4g 15%
Vitamin E 1.77mg 3.68mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 5.982g 1.206g 12%
Protein 17.99g 12.2g 12%
Folate 82µg 43µg 10%
Potassium 719mg 437mg 8%
Calories 525kcal 379kcal 7%
Vitamin B6 0.247mg 0.189mg 4%
Choline 8.8mg 23.2mg 3%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.5µg 1%
Sodium 26mg 3mg 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 2.3mg 1%
Net carbs 8.63g 65.9g N/A
Sugar 2.99g 0.87g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.184mg 0.158mg 0%
Threonine 0.686mg 0.4mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.819mg 0.477mg 0%
Leucine 1.321mg 1.041mg 0%
Lysine 0.952mg 0.404mg 0%
Methionine 0.502mg 0.24mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.758mg 0.672mg 0%
Valine 1.095mg 0.653mg 0%
Histidine 0.471mg 0.286mg 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
Poppy seed Baby food
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
164%
Baby food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
Poppy seed
260%
Baby food

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 - 51)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baby food
Baby food is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baby food
Baby food contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baby food
Baby food is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.748g)
Which food is cheaper?
Baby food
Baby food is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Baby food
Baby food 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. Baby food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170964/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.