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Poppy seed vs. Ginger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are poppy seed and ginger different?

  • Poppy seed has more manganese, copper, calcium, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, fiber, vitamin B1, zinc, and selenium than ginger.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for poppy seed is 282% higher.
  • Poppy seed contains 90 times more calcium than ginger. While poppy seed contains 1438mg of calcium, ginger contains only 16mg.

Spices, poppy seed and Ginger root, raw 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%
Ginger
Ginger
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 4.8% 37% 23% 75% 9.3% 15% 1.7% 30% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +707%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +8887.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +73.3%
Contains more IronIron +1526.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +619.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +2223.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2458.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2828.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1828.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%

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%
Ginger
Ginger
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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 17% 0% 5.2% 0% 6.3% 7.8% 14% 12% 37% 0% 0.25% 8.3% 16%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +580.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3316%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +194.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +19.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +59.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +54.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +645.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +227.3%
~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
Ginger
Ginger
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2% 18% 79%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 17.77 g
Water: 78.89 g
Other: 0.77 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +888.5%
Contains more FatsFats +5441.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +58.3%
Contains more OtherOther +727.3%
Contains more WaterWater +1225.9%

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
Ginger
Ginger
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40% 30% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.203 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.154 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3784.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +18451.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Poppy seed Ginger DV% diff.
Manganese 6.707mg 0.229mg 282%
Polyunsaturated fat 28.569g 0.154g 189%
Copper 1.627mg 0.226mg 156%
Calcium 1438mg 16mg 142%
Phosphorus 870mg 34mg 119%
Iron 9.76mg 0.6mg 115%
Magnesium 347mg 43mg 72%
Fiber 19.5g 2g 70%
Vitamin B1 0.854mg 0.025mg 69%
Zinc 7.9mg 0.34mg 69%
Fats 41.56g 0.75g 63%
Protein 17.99g 1.82g 32%
Selenium 13.5µg 0.7µg 23%
Calories 525kcal 80kcal 22%
Saturated fat 4.517g 0.203g 20%
Folate 82µg 11µg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 5.982g 0.154g 15%
Vitamin E 1.77mg 0.26mg 10%
Potassium 719mg 415mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.247mg 0.16mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.034mg 5%
Vitamin C 1mg 5mg 4%
Choline 8.8mg 28.8mg 4%
Carbs 28.13g 17.77g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.324mg 0.203mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.896mg 0.75mg 1%
Sodium 26mg 13mg 1%
Net carbs 8.63g 15.77g N/A
Sugar 2.99g 1.7g N/A
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.184mg 0.012mg 0%
Threonine 0.686mg 0.036mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.819mg 0.051mg 0%
Leucine 1.321mg 0.074mg 0%
Lysine 0.952mg 0.057mg 0%
Methionine 0.502mg 0.013mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.758mg 0.045mg 0%
Valine 1.095mg 0.073mg 0%
Histidine 0.471mg 0.03mg 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 Ginger
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
9%
Ginger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
Poppy seed
23%
Ginger

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger
Ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.314g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ginger
Ginger is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
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. Ginger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169231/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.