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Poppy seed vs. Egg white — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between poppy seed and egg whites?

  • Poppy seed is higher in manganese, copper, calcium, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, fiber, zinc, and vitamin B1, yet egg whites are higher in vitamin B2.
  • Poppy seed's daily need coverage for manganese is 291% more.

We used Spices, poppy seed and Egg, white, raw, fresh 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 7.9% 2.1% 14% 3% 7.7% 0.82% 6.4% 22% 1.4% 109%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +3054.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +20442.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +341.1%
Contains more IronIron +12100%
Contains more CopperCopper +6973.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +26233.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +5700%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +60872.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +48.1%

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% 1% 101% 2% 11% 1.2% 11% 0% 3% 0.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +21250%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +753.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +70.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +4840%
Contains more FolateFolate +1950%
Contains more CholineCholine +700%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +339%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
11% 88%
Protein: 10.9 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 87.57 g
Other: 0.63 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +65%
Contains more FatsFats +24347.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3753.4%
Contains more OtherOther +911.1%
Contains more WaterWater +1371.8%

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
10% 49% 10% 10% 10% 10%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.07 g
Glucose: 0.34 g
Fructose: 0.07 g
Lactose: 0.07 g
Maltose: 0.07 g
Galactose: 0.07 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +3228.6%
Contains more FructoseFructose +314.3%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Glucose ~0.34g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Poppy seed Egg white DV% diff.
Manganese 6.707mg 0.011mg 291%
Polyunsaturated fat 28.569g 0g 190%
Copper 1.627mg 0.023mg 178%
Calcium 1438mg 7mg 143%
Phosphorus 870mg 15mg 122%
Iron 9.76mg 0.08mg 121%
Magnesium 347mg 11mg 80%
Fiber 19.5g 0g 78%
Zinc 7.9mg 0.03mg 72%
Vitamin B1 0.854mg 0.004mg 71%
Fats 41.56g 0.17g 64%
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.439mg 26%
Calories 525kcal 52kcal 24%
Saturated fat 4.517g 0g 21%
Folate 82µg 4µg 20%
Vitamin B6 0.247mg 0.005mg 19%
Potassium 719mg 163mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 5.982g 0g 15%
Protein 17.99g 10.9g 14%
Vitamin E 1.77mg 0mg 12%
Selenium 13.5µg 20µg 12%
Carbs 28.13g 0.73g 9%
Sodium 26mg 166mg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.896mg 0.105mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.09µg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.324mg 0.19mg 3%
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg 1%
Choline 8.8mg 1.1mg 1%
Net carbs 8.63g 0.73g N/A
Sugar 2.99g 0.71g N/A
Tryptophan 0.184mg 0.125mg 0%
Threonine 0.686mg 0.449mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.819mg 0.661mg 0%
Leucine 1.321mg 1.016mg 0%
Lysine 0.952mg 0.806mg 0%
Methionine 0.502mg 0.399mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.758mg 0.686mg 0%
Valine 1.095mg 0.809mg 0%
Histidine 0.471mg 0.29mg 0%
Fructose 0.29g 0.07g 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 Egg white
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
10%
Egg white
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
Poppy seed
17%
Egg white

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed contains less Sodium (difference - 140mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.28g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.517g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Egg white
Egg white is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
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. Egg white - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172183/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.