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Poppy seed vs. Cocoa bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are poppy seed and cocoa bean different?

  • Poppy seed is higher in calcium, manganese, vitamin B1, and phosphorus; however, cocoa bean is richer in copper, iron, potassium, fiber, magnesium, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for cocoa bean is 220% higher.
  • Poppy seed contains 13 times more calcium than cocoa bean. While poppy seed contains 1438mg of calcium, cocoa bean contains only 111mg.

Spices, poppy seed and Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened, processed with alkali are the varieties 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 340% 33% 221% 582% 1202% 174% 312% 2.5% 487% 72%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1195.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +24%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +19.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +79.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +37.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +249%
Contains more IronIron +59%
Contains more CopperCopper +121.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -26.9%
~equal in Selenium ~13.2µg

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% 2% 0% 28% 106% 45% 15% 27% 0% 6% 24% 6.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1670%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +676.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +27.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +109.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +156.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +360%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +167.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +29.5%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
18% 13% 58% 3% 8%
Protein: 18.1 g
Fats: 13.1 g
Carbs: 58.3 g
Water: 2.7 g
Other: 7.8 g
Contains more FatsFats +217.3%
Contains more WaterWater +120.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +107.3%
Contains more OtherOther +22.4%
~equal in Protein ~18.1g

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
62% 35% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.76 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.42 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -41.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +36.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6702.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Poppy seed Cocoa bean DV% diff.
Copper 1.627mg 3.607mg 220%
Polyunsaturated fat 28.569g 0.42g 188%
Calcium 1438mg 111mg 133%
Manganese 6.707mg 3.737mg 129%
Iron 9.76mg 15.52mg 72%
Vitamin B1 0.854mg 0.11mg 62%
Potassium 719mg 2509mg 53%
Fats 41.56g 13.1g 44%
Fiber 19.5g 29.8g 41%
Magnesium 347mg 476mg 31%
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.46mg 28%
Phosphorus 870mg 728mg 20%
Caffeine 0mg 78mg 20%
Calories 525kcal 220kcal 15%
Saturated fat 4.517g 7.76g 15%
Zinc 7.9mg 6.37mg 14%
Folate 82µg 32µg 13%
Vitamin E 1.77mg 0.1mg 11%
Carbs 28.13g 58.3g 10%
Vitamin B6 0.247mg 0.118mg 10%
Vitamin B3 0.896mg 2.4mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 5.982g 4.39g 4%
Vitamin K 0µg 2.4µg 2%
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg 1%
Selenium 13.5µg 13.2µg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.324mg 0.254mg 1%
Protein 17.99g 18.1g 0%
Net carbs 8.63g 28.5g N/A
Sugar 2.99g 1.76g N/A
Sodium 26mg 19mg 0%
Choline 8.8mg 11.4mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.184mg 0.271mg 0%
Threonine 0.686mg 0.716mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.819mg 0.701mg 0%
Leucine 1.321mg 1.097mg 0%
Lysine 0.952mg 0.907mg 0%
Methionine 0.502mg 0.187mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.758mg 0.869mg 0%
Valine 1.095mg 1.086mg 0%
Histidine 0.471mg 0.312mg 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 Cocoa bean
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%
Cocoa bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
Poppy seed
343%
Cocoa bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.243g)
Which food is cheaper?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Cocoa bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169594/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.