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Poppy seed vs. Fish oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Poppy seed and Fish oil

  • The amount of Manganese, Copper, Calcium, Phosphorus, Iron, Magnesium, Fiber, and Zinc in Poppy seed is higher than in Fish oil.
  • Poppy seed covers your daily need of Manganese 292% more than Fish oil.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Poppy seed is lower.

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

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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.
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 432% 366% 248% 373% 64% 4% 216% 543% 875% 74%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 36% 0% 4% 214% 24% 17% 20% 57% 62% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Fats +140.6%
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
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Fats +140.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +83.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +845.6%
12% 15% 73%
Saturated Fat: 4.517 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.982 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.569 g
23% 61% 17%
Saturated Fat: 21.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 56.564 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 15.604 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +83.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +845.6%

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 Fish oil
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Poppy seed Fish oil Opinion
Net carbs 8.63g 0g Poppy seed
Protein 17.99g 0g Poppy seed
Fats 41.56g 100g Fish oil
Carbs 28.13g 0g Poppy seed
Calories 525kcal 902kcal Fish oil
Fructose 0.29g Poppy seed
Sugar 2.99g Fish oil
Fiber 19.5g 0g Poppy seed
Calcium 1438mg 0mg Poppy seed
Iron 9.76mg 0mg Poppy seed
Magnesium 347mg 0mg Poppy seed
Phosphorus 870mg 0mg Poppy seed
Potassium 719mg 0mg Poppy seed
Sodium 26mg 0mg Fish oil
Zinc 7.9mg 0mg Poppy seed
Copper 1.627mg 0mg Poppy seed
Manganese 6.707mg 0mg Poppy seed
Selenium 13.5µg 0µg Poppy seed
Vitamin E 1.77mg Poppy seed
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg Poppy seed
Vitamin B1 0.854mg 0mg Poppy seed
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0mg Poppy seed
Vitamin B3 0.896mg 0mg Poppy seed
Vitamin B5 0.324mg 0mg Poppy seed
Vitamin B6 0.247mg 0mg Poppy seed
Folate 82µg 0µg Poppy seed
Tryptophan 0.184mg Poppy seed
Threonine 0.686mg Poppy seed
Isoleucine 0.819mg Poppy seed
Leucine 1.321mg Poppy seed
Lysine 0.952mg Poppy seed
Methionine 0.502mg Poppy seed
Phenylalanine 0.758mg Poppy seed
Valine 1.095mg Poppy seed
Histidine 0.471mg Poppy seed
Cholesterol 0mg 766mg Poppy seed
Saturated Fat 4.517g 21.29g Poppy seed
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 4.206g Fish oil
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 6.273g Fish oil
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.619g Fish oil
Monounsaturated Fat 5.982g 56.564g Fish oil
Polyunsaturated fat 28.569g 15.604g Poppy seed
Omega-3 - ALA 0.273g Poppy seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Poppy seed Fish oil
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
36%
Poppy seed
0%
Fish oil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
Poppy seed
0%
Fish oil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 766mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.773g)
Which food is cheaper?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
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?
Fish oil
Fish oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish oil
Fish oil contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish oil
Fish oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)

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. Fish oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172340/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.