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Poppy seed vs. Chestnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between poppy seed and chestnut

  • Poppy seed has more manganese, calcium, copper, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, zinc, and vitamin B1; however, chestnut has more vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for poppy seed is 254% higher.
  • Chestnut has 32 times less zinc than poppy seed. Poppy seed has 7.9mg of zinc, while chestnut has 0.25mg.
  • Chestnut is lower in saturated fat.
  • Chestnut has a higher glycemic index than poppy seed.

Food types used in this article are Spices, poppy seed and Nuts, chestnuts, european, boiled and steamed.

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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 39% 14% 63% 65% 157% 6.8% 42% 3.5% 111% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +542.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3026.1%
Contains more IronIron +464.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +244.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +3060%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +778.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +685.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Potassium ~715mg
~equal in Sodium ~27mg

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 89% 0.33% 0% 0% 37% 24% 14% 19% 54% 0% 0% 29% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +477%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +22.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +115.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2570%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.104mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.316mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.233mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
2% 28% 68%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 1.38 g
Carbs: 27.76 g
Water: 68.15 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +799.5%
Contains more FatsFats +2911.6%
Contains more OtherOther +797.2%
Contains more WaterWater +1045.4%
~equal in Carbs ~27.76g

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
20% 37% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.26 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.476 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.545 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1156.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5142%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Poppy seed Chestnut DV% diff.
Manganese 6.707mg 0.854mg 254%
Polyunsaturated fat 28.569g 0.545g 187%
Calcium 1438mg 46mg 139%
Copper 1.627mg 0.472mg 128%
Phosphorus 870mg 99mg 110%
Iron 9.76mg 1.73mg 100%
Fiber 19.5g 78%
Magnesium 347mg 54mg 70%
Zinc 7.9mg 0.25mg 70%
Fats 41.56g 1.38g 62%
Vitamin B1 0.854mg 0.148mg 59%
Protein 17.99g 2g 32%
Vitamin C 1mg 26.7mg 29%
Selenium 13.5µg 25%
Calories 525kcal 131kcal 20%
Saturated fat 4.517g 0.26g 19%
Monounsaturated fat 5.982g 0.476g 14%
Vitamin E 1.77mg 12%
Folate 82µg 38µg 11%
Choline 8.8mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.896mg 0.731mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.247mg 0.233mg 1%
Carbs 28.13g 27.76g 0%
Net carbs 8.63g 27.76g N/A
Potassium 719mg 715mg 0%
Sugar 2.99g N/A
Sodium 26mg 27mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.104mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.324mg 0.316mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.184mg 0.022mg 0%
Threonine 0.686mg 0.071mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.819mg 0.079mg 0%
Leucine 1.321mg 0.118mg 0%
Lysine 0.952mg 0.118mg 0%
Methionine 0.502mg 0.047mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.758mg 0.084mg 0%
Valine 1.095mg 0.112mg 0%
Histidine 0.471mg 0.055mg 0%
Fructose 0.29g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.273g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Poppy seed Chestnut
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
20%
Chestnut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
Poppy seed
50%
Chestnut

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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 Sugar?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.99g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.257g)
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. Chestnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170168/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.