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Poppy seed vs. Marinara sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Poppy seed and Marinara sauce different?

  • Poppy seed has more Manganese, Copper, Calcium, Phosphorus, Iron, Magnesium, Fiber, Zinc, Vitamin B1, and Selenium than Marinara sauce.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Poppy seed is 286% higher.
  • Poppy seed contains 53 times more Calcium than Marinara sauce. While Poppy seed contains 1438mg of Calcium, Marinara sauce contains only 27mg.

Spices, poppy seed and Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve, low sodium 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.
Contains more Calcium +5225.9%
Contains more Iron +1151.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1827.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +2458.8%
Contains more Potassium +125.4%
Contains less Sodium -13.3%
Contains more Zinc +3850%
Contains more Copper +1908.6%
Contains more Manganese +4795.6%
Contains more Selenium +1127.3%
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 9% 30% 13% 15% 29% 4% 6% 27% 18% 6%
Contains more Calcium +5225.9%
Contains more Iron +1151.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1827.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +2458.8%
Contains more Potassium +125.4%
Contains less Sodium -13.3%
Contains more Zinc +3850%
Contains more Copper +1908.6%
Contains more Manganese +4795.6%
Contains more Selenium +1127.3%

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 B1 +3458.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +63.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.8%
Contains more Folate +530.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +35.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +337.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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 39% 48% 0% 7% 6% 15% 74% 0% 40% 10% 0% 35%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3458.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +63.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.8%
Contains more Folate +530.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +35.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +337.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1175.9%
Contains more Fats +2708.1%
Contains more Carbs +249%
Contains more Other +283.7%
Contains more Water +1368.7%
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
8% 87%
Protein: 1.41 g
Fats: 1.48 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 87.39 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more Protein +1175.9%
Contains more Fats +2708.1%
Contains more Carbs +249%
Contains more Other +283.7%
Contains more Water +1368.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1486.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5523.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.2%
12% 15% 73%
Saturated Fat: 4.517 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.982 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.569 g
16% 36% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.377 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.508 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1486.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5523.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.2%

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 Marinara sauce
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Poppy seed Marinara sauce Opinion
Net carbs 8.63g 6.26g Poppy seed
Protein 17.99g 1.41g Poppy seed
Fats 41.56g 1.48g Poppy seed
Carbs 28.13g 8.06g Poppy seed
Calories 525kcal 51kcal Poppy seed
Fructose 0.29g Poppy seed
Sugar 2.99g 5.5g Poppy seed
Fiber 19.5g 1.8g Poppy seed
Calcium 1438mg 27mg Poppy seed
Iron 9.76mg 0.78mg Poppy seed
Magnesium 347mg 18mg Poppy seed
Phosphorus 870mg 34mg Poppy seed
Potassium 719mg 319mg Poppy seed
Sodium 26mg 30mg Poppy seed
Zinc 7.9mg 0.2mg Poppy seed
Copper 1.627mg 0.081mg Poppy seed
Manganese 6.707mg 0.137mg Poppy seed
Selenium 13.5µg 1.1µg Poppy seed
Vitamin A 0IU 650IU Marinara sauce
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 33µg Marinara sauce
Vitamin E 1.77mg 2.4mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin C 1mg 2mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin B1 0.854mg 0.024mg Poppy seed
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.061mg Poppy seed
Vitamin B3 0.896mg 3.917mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin B5 0.324mg Poppy seed
Vitamin B6 0.247mg 0.173mg Poppy seed
Folate 82µg 13µg Poppy seed
Vitamin K 0µg 13.9µg Marinara sauce
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 2mg Poppy seed
Saturated Fat 4.517g 0.17g Marinara sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 5.982g 0.377g Poppy seed
Polyunsaturated fat 28.569g 0.508g 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 Marinara sauce
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
36%
Poppy seed
23%
Marinara sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
Poppy seed
15%
Marinara sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.51g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.347g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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. Marinara sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171597/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.