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Poppy seed vs. Brown sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between poppy seed and brown sugar?

  • Poppy seed is richer than brown sugar in manganese, copper, calcium, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, fiber, zinc, and vitamin B1.
  • Poppy seed's daily need coverage for manganese is 289% more.
  • The amount of saturated fat in brown sugar is lower.
  • The glycemic index of poppy seed is lower.

We used Spices, poppy seed and Sugars, brown types 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 6.4% 25% 12% 27% 16% 0.82% 1.7% 3.7% 8.3% 6.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +3755.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1632.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +440.6%
Contains more IronIron +1274.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +3361.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +26233.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +21650%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +10379.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1025%
~equal in Sodium ~28mg

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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 2.1% 7.9% 9.5% 0% 0% 0.75% 1.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +714.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +502.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +8100%
Contains more CholineCholine +282.6%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +14891.7%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +344%
Contains more OtherOther +1315.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +248.7%

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
97%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 94.56 g
Glucose: 1.35 g
Fructose: 1.11 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +3958.4%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +264.9%
Contains more FructoseFructose +282.8%
~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 Brown sugar
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Poppy seed Brown sugar DV% diff.
Manganese 6.707mg 0.064mg 289%
Polyunsaturated fat 28.569g 0g 190%
Copper 1.627mg 0.047mg 176%
Calcium 1438mg 83mg 136%
Phosphorus 870mg 4mg 124%
Iron 9.76mg 0.71mg 113%
Magnesium 347mg 9mg 80%
Fiber 19.5g 0g 78%
Zinc 7.9mg 0.03mg 72%
Vitamin B1 0.854mg 0mg 71%
Fats 41.56g 0g 64%
Protein 17.99g 0.12g 36%
Carbs 28.13g 98.09g 23%
Selenium 13.5µg 1.2µg 22%
Saturated fat 4.517g 0g 21%
Folate 82µg 1µg 20%
Potassium 719mg 133mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.247mg 0.041mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 5.982g 0g 15%
Vitamin E 1.77mg 0mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0mg 8%
Calories 525kcal 380kcal 7%
Vitamin B3 0.896mg 0.11mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.324mg 0.132mg 4%
Fructose 0.29g 1.11g 1%
Choline 8.8mg 2.3mg 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 8.63g 98.09g N/A
Sugar 2.99g 97.02g N/A
Sodium 26mg 28mg 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%
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 Brown sugar
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
2%
Brown sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
Poppy seed
11%
Brown sugar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 94.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.517g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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. Brown sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168833/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.