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Poppy seed vs. Wheat Bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are poppy seed and wheat Bread different?

  • Poppy seed is richer in manganese, copper, calcium, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, fiber, zinc, and vitamin B1, while wheat Bread is higher in selenium.
  • Poppy seed covers your daily need for manganese, 232% more than wheat Bread.
  • Poppy seed contains 9 times more calcium than wheat Bread. Poppy seed contains 1438mg of calcium, while wheat Bread contains 165mg.
  • Wheat Bread has a higher glycemic index (60) than poppy seed (5).

Spices, poppy seed and Bread, wheat, toasted 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 42% 50% 20% 153% 66% 40% 81% 78% 180% 182%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +488.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +771.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +222.4%
Contains more IronIron +138.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +721.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +437.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +362.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +387.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +147.4%

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 0.67% 0% 4.8% 0% 110% 88% 117% 27% 35% 0% 14% 65% 12%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +637.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +94.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +61.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +282%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +597.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +40.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +151.1%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~86µg

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
13% 4% 56% 24% 3%
Protein: 12.96 g
Fats: 4.27 g
Carbs: 55.77 g
Water: 24.23 g
Other: 2.77 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +38.8%
Contains more FatsFats +873.3%
Contains more OtherOther +130%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +98.3%
Contains more WaterWater +307.2%

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
27% 27% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.989 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.72 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +487%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1561%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -78.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Poppy seed Wheat Bread DV% diff.
Manganese 6.707mg 1.377mg 232%
Polyunsaturated fat 28.569g 1.72g 179%
Copper 1.627mg 0.198mg 159%
Calcium 1438mg 165mg 127%
Phosphorus 870mg 188mg 97%
Iron 9.76mg 4.09mg 71%
Magnesium 347mg 59mg 69%
Fiber 19.5g 4.7g 59%
Zinc 7.9mg 1.47mg 58%
Fats 41.56g 4.27g 57%
Selenium 13.5µg 33.4µg 36%
Vitamin B1 0.854mg 0.439mg 35%
Vitamin B3 0.896mg 6.25mg 33%
Sodium 26mg 601mg 25%
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.382mg 22%
Saturated fat 4.517g 0.989g 16%
Potassium 719mg 223mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 5.982g 1.019g 12%
Calories 525kcal 313kcal 11%
Vitamin E 1.77mg 0.24mg 10%
Protein 17.99g 12.96g 10%
Carbs 28.13g 55.77g 9%
Vitamin B6 0.247mg 0.153mg 7%
Vitamin K 0µg 5.7µg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.324mg 0.456mg 3%
Choline 8.8mg 22.1mg 2%
Folate 82µg 86µg 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 0.2mg 1%
Net carbs 8.63g 51.07g N/A
Sugar 2.99g 6.42g N/A
Tryptophan 0.184mg 0.092mg 0%
Threonine 0.686mg 0.299mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.819mg 0.258mg 0%
Leucine 1.321mg 0.461mg 0%
Lysine 0.952mg 0.215mg 0%
Methionine 0.502mg 0.105mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.758mg 0.315mg 0%
Valine 1.095mg 0.31mg 0%
Histidine 0.471mg 0.15mg 0%
Fructose 0.29g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.273g 0.161g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Poppy seed Wheat Bread
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
36%
Wheat Bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
Poppy seed
89%
Wheat Bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.528g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed contains less Sodium (difference - 575mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 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. Wheat Bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172687/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.