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Poppy seed vs. Millet flour — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between poppy seed and millet flour

  • Poppy seed has more manganese, calcium, copper, phosphorus, iron, fiber, magnesium, zinc, and vitamin B1; however, millet flour is richer in selenium.
  • Poppy seed covers your daily manganese needs 248% more than millet flour.
  • Millet flour has 103 times less calcium than poppy seed. Poppy seed has 1438mg of calcium, while millet flour has 14mg.
  • Millet flour has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of millet flour is 70, while the glycemic index of poppy seed is 5.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, poppy seed and Millet flour.

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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 85% 4.2% 20% 148% 178% 72% 122% 0.52% 131% 178%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +191.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +10171.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +221%
Contains more IronIron +147.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +204.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +200.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +205.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +569.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +142.2%

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% 2.2% 0% 103% 17% 113% 76% 86% 0% 2% 32% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1509.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +106.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +37%
Contains more FolateFolate +95.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +571.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +291%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +50.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

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% 4% 75% 9%
Protein: 10.75 g
Fats: 4.25 g
Carbs: 75.12 g
Water: 8.67 g
Other: 1.21 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +67.3%
Contains more FatsFats +877.9%
Contains more OtherOther +426.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +167%
Contains more WaterWater +45.7%

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
13% 23% 64%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.536 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.618 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +547.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +991.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -88.1%

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
98% 2%
Starch: 69.88 g
Sucrose: 0.3 g
Glucose: 1.26 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.11 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +676.7%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +240.5%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Poppy seed Millet flour DV% diff.
Manganese 6.707mg 1.002mg 248%
Polyunsaturated fat 28.569g 2.618g 173%
Calcium 1438mg 14mg 142%
Copper 1.627mg 0.535mg 121%
Phosphorus 870mg 285mg 84%
Iron 9.76mg 3.94mg 73%
Fiber 19.5g 3.5g 64%
Fats 41.56g 4.25g 57%
Magnesium 347mg 119mg 54%
Zinc 7.9mg 2.63mg 48%
Vitamin B1 0.854mg 0.413mg 37%
Selenium 13.5µg 32.7µg 35%
Vitamin B3 0.896mg 6.02mg 32%
Starch 69.88g 29%
Vitamin B5 0.324mg 1.267mg 19%
Saturated fat 4.517g 0.536g 18%
Carbs 28.13g 75.12g 16%
Potassium 719mg 224mg 15%
Protein 17.99g 10.75g 14%
Monounsaturated fat 5.982g 0.924g 13%
Vitamin E 1.77mg 0.11mg 11%
Folate 82µg 42µg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.247mg 0.372mg 10%
Calories 525kcal 382kcal 7%
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.073mg 2%
Choline 8.8mg 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 0.8µg 1%
Sodium 26mg 4mg 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 8.63g 71.62g N/A
Sugar 2.99g 1.66g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.002g N/A
Tryptophan 0.184mg 0.17mg 0%
Threonine 0.686mg 0.354mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.819mg 0.473mg 0%
Leucine 1.321mg 1.537mg 0%
Lysine 0.952mg 0.144mg 0%
Methionine 0.502mg 0.319mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.758mg 0.675mg 0%
Valine 1.095mg 0.584mg 0%
Histidine 0.471mg 0.257mg 0%
Fructose 0.29g 0g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.273g 0.044g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.549g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Poppy seed Millet flour
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
33%
Millet flour
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
Poppy seed
94%
Millet flour

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 - 65)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Millet flour
Millet flour is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Millet flour
Millet flour is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Millet flour
Millet flour contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Millet flour
Millet flour is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.981g)
Which food is cheaper?
Millet flour
Millet flour is cheaper (difference - $2.4)

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. Millet flour - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172023/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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