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Poppy seed vs. Bell pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between poppy seed and bell peppers?

  • Poppy seed is richer in manganese, copper, calcium, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, fiber, zinc, and vitamin B1, yet bell peppers are richer in vitamin C.
  • Poppy seed's daily need coverage for manganese is 286% higher.
  • Poppy seed has 144 times more calcium than bell peppers. Poppy seed has 1438mg of calcium, while bell peppers have 10mg.
  • Poppy seed has a lower glycemic index than bell peppers.

We used Spices, poppy seed and Peppers, sweet, green, raw 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 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 7.1% 3% 15% 13% 22% 3.5% 8.6% 0.39% 16% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +3370%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +14280%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +310.9%
Contains more IronIron +2770.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +2365.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +5976.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +4250%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5397.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.5%

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 268% 6% 7.4% 0% 14% 6.5% 9% 5.9% 52% 0% 19% 7.5% 3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +378.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1398.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +257.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +86.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +227.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +720%
Contains more CholineCholine +60%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +7940%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.224mg
~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
5% 94%
Protein: 0.86 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 4.64 g
Water: 93.89 g
Other: 0.44 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1991.9%
Contains more FatsFats +24347.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +506.3%
Contains more OtherOther +1347.7%
Contains more WaterWater +1478%

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
45% 6% 48%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.058 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.062 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +74675%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +45979%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.7%

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
5% 49% 47%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.11 g
Glucose: 1.16 g
Fructose: 1.12 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +2018.2%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +213.5%
Contains more FructoseFructose +286.2%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~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 Bell pepper
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Poppy seed Bell pepper DV% diff.
Manganese 6.707mg 0.122mg 286%
Polyunsaturated fat 28.569g 0.062g 190%
Copper 1.627mg 0.066mg 173%
Calcium 1438mg 10mg 143%
Phosphorus 870mg 20mg 121%
Iron 9.76mg 0.34mg 118%
Vitamin C 1mg 80.4mg 88%
Magnesium 347mg 10mg 80%
Fiber 19.5g 1.7g 71%
Zinc 7.9mg 0.13mg 71%
Vitamin B1 0.854mg 0.057mg 66%
Fats 41.56g 0.17g 64%
Protein 17.99g 0.86g 34%
Calories 525kcal 20kcal 25%
Selenium 13.5µg 0µg 25%
Saturated fat 4.517g 0.058g 20%
Folate 82µg 10µg 18%
Potassium 719mg 175mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 5.982g 0.008g 15%
Vitamin E 1.77mg 0.37mg 9%
Carbs 28.13g 4.64g 8%
Vitamin K 0µg 7.4µg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.028mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.324mg 0.099mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.896mg 0.48mg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 18µg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.247mg 0.224mg 2%
Fructose 0.29g 1.12g 1%
Choline 8.8mg 5.5mg 1%
Sodium 26mg 3mg 1%
Net carbs 8.63g 2.94g N/A
Sugar 2.99g 2.4g N/A
Tryptophan 0.184mg 0.012mg 0%
Threonine 0.686mg 0.036mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.819mg 0.024mg 0%
Leucine 1.321mg 0.036mg 0%
Lysine 0.952mg 0.039mg 0%
Methionine 0.502mg 0.007mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.758mg 0.092mg 0%
Valine 1.095mg 0.036mg 0%
Histidine 0.471mg 0.01mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.273g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Poppy seed Bell pepper
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
31%
Bell pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
Poppy seed
9%
Bell pepper

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 - 27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.459g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
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. Bell pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170427/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.