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Poppy seed vs. Caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between poppy seed and caramel?

  • Poppy seed is richer than caramel in manganese, copper, calcium, iron, phosphorus, magnesium, fiber, zinc, vitamin B1, and selenium.
  • Poppy seed's daily need coverage for manganese is 291% more.
  • The glycemic index of poppy seed is lower.

We used Spices, poppy seed and Candies, caramels 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 12% 41% 19% 5.3% 6% 12% 49% 32% 1.4% 9.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1941.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +942%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +236%
Contains more IronIron +6871.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +8938.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +1695.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +663.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +60872.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +650%

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 1.3% 4% 9.2% 0% 26% 59% 2.8% 37% 13% 38% 4.5% 3% 4.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +150%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +284.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +729.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +505.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +341.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +1950%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +156%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +91.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~8mg

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% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +291.1%
Contains more FatsFats +413.1%
Contains more OtherOther +253.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +173.7%
Contains more WaterWater +42.9%

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
33% 21% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.476 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.478 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +287.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +721.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -45.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Poppy seed Caramel DV% diff.
Manganese 6.707mg 0.011mg 291%
Copper 1.627mg 0.018mg 179%
Polyunsaturated fat 28.569g 3.478g 167%
Calcium 1438mg 138mg 130%
Iron 9.76mg 0.14mg 120%
Phosphorus 870mg 114mg 108%
Magnesium 347mg 17mg 79%
Fiber 19.5g 0g 78%
Zinc 7.9mg 0.44mg 68%
Vitamin B1 0.854mg 0.103mg 63%
Fats 41.56g 8.1g 51%
Protein 17.99g 4.6g 27%
Selenium 13.5µg 1.8µg 21%
Folate 82µg 4µg 20%
Carbs 28.13g 77g 16%
Vitamin B6 0.247mg 0.056mg 15%
Potassium 719mg 214mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.256mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 5.982g 1.542g 11%
Sodium 26mg 245mg 10%
Vitamin E 1.77mg 0.46mg 9%
Saturated fat 4.517g 2.476g 9%
Calories 525kcal 382kcal 7%
Vitamin B5 0.324mg 0.62mg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.896mg 0.148mg 5%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.8µg 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 7mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 12µg 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 0.4mg 1%
Net carbs 8.63g 77g N/A
Sugar 2.99g 65.5g N/A
Choline 8.8mg 8mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.184mg 0.06mg 0%
Threonine 0.686mg 0.192mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.819mg 0.258mg 0%
Leucine 1.321mg 0.417mg 0%
Lysine 0.952mg 0.338mg 0%
Methionine 0.502mg 0.107mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.758mg 0.205mg 0%
Valine 1.095mg 0.285mg 0%
Histidine 0.471mg 0.115mg 0%
Fructose 0.29g 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 Caramel
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
16%
Caramel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
Poppy seed
19%
Caramel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 62.51g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed contains less Sodium (difference - 219mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.041g)
Which food is cheaper?
Caramel
Caramel is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.