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Poppy seed vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between poppy seed and mackerel

  • Poppy seed has more copper, calcium, iron, phosphorus, fiber, and vitamin B1, while mackerel has more vitamin B12, vitamin D, and selenium.
  • Mackerel covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 500% more than poppy seed.
  • The amount of sodium in poppy seed is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, poppy seed and Fish, mackerel, salted.

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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 43% 20% 46% 53% 33% 30% 109% 580% 0% 400%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +478.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2078.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +38.3%
Contains more IronIron +597.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +1527%
Contains more ZincZinc +618.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +242.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +443.7%

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% 16% 48% 378% 5% 44% 62% 0% 95% 1500% 20% 11% 55%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +4170%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +446.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +34.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +268.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +66%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1054.5%

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
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 g
Contains more FatsFats +65.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +622.7%
Contains more OtherOther +110.4%
~equal in Protein ~18.5g

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% 38% 29%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.148 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.21 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -36.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +360%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +39.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Poppy seed Mackerel DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 12µg 500%
Manganese 6.707mg 292%
Sodium 26mg 4450mg 192%
Copper 1.627mg 0.1mg 170%
Polyunsaturated fat 28.569g 6.21g 149%
Calcium 1438mg 66mg 137%
Vitamin D 0µg 25.2µg 126%
Vitamin D 0IU 1006IU 126%
Selenium 13.5µg 73.4µg 109%
Iron 9.76mg 1.4mg 105%
Phosphorus 870mg 254mg 88%
Fiber 19.5g 0g 78%
Vitamin B1 0.854mg 0.02mg 70%
Magnesium 347mg 60mg 68%
Zinc 7.9mg 1.1mg 62%
Cholesterol 0mg 95mg 32%
Fats 41.56g 25.1g 25%
Folate 82µg 15µg 17%
Choline 8.8mg 101.6mg 17%
Vitamin B3 0.896mg 3.3mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.247mg 0.41mg 13%
Saturated fat 4.517g 7.148g 12%
Calories 525kcal 305kcal 11%
Carbs 28.13g 0g 9%
Vitamin K 0µg 7.8µg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.19mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.324mg 6%
Potassium 719mg 520mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 5.982g 8.32g 6%
Vitamin A 0µg 47µg 5%
Vitamin E 1.77mg 2.38mg 4%
Protein 17.99g 18.5g 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 8.63g 0g N/A
Sugar 2.99g 0g N/A
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%
Fructose 0.29g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 1.619g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 2.965g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.273g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.391g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Poppy seed Mackerel
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
172%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
Poppy seed
131%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed contains less Sodium (difference - 4424mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.631g)
Which food is cheaper?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is cheaper (difference - $4.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.99g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168149/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.