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Poppy seed vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between poppy seed and muffin?

  • Poppy seed is higher in manganese, copper, calcium, iron, phosphorus, magnesium, fiber, zinc, and vitamin B1, yet muffin is higher in vitamin K.
  • Poppy seed's daily need coverage for manganese is 272% more.
  • Poppy seed has 35 times more magnesium than muffin. While poppy seed has 347mg of magnesium, muffin has only 10mg.
  • The glycemic index of poppy seed is lower.

We used Spices, poppy seed and Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) types 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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 13% 11% 49% 20% 10% 63% 44% 59% 45%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +3370%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3168.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +494.2%
Contains more IronIron +650.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +2611.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +2035.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +495.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1393.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +64.6%

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%
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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 3% 7% 33% 1.5% 42% 38% 27% 28% 9.2% 20% 98% 36% 50%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +408.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +517.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +70.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +63%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +45.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +951.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0.9mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~1.63mg

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
Muffin
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4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +300.7%
Contains more FatsFats +158.6%
Contains more OtherOther +330.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +88.4%
Contains more WaterWater +319.5%

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
Muffin
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18% 31% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.844 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.103 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +24.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +252.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -37%

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
Muffin
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34% 59% 3% 3%
Starch: 16.31 g
Sucrose: 28.01 g
Glucose: 1.23 g
Fructose: 1.21 g
Lactose: 0.54 g
Maltose: 0.47 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +1102.1%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +232.4%
Contains more FructoseFructose +317.2%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~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 Muffin
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Poppy seed Muffin DV% diff.
Manganese 6.707mg 0.449mg 272%
Copper 1.627mg 0.06mg 174%
Calcium 1438mg 44mg 139%
Polyunsaturated fat 28.569g 8.103g 136%
Iron 9.76mg 1.3mg 106%
Phosphorus 870mg 146mg 103%
Magnesium 347mg 10mg 80%
Fiber 19.5g 1.1g 74%
Zinc 7.9mg 0.37mg 68%
Vitamin B1 0.854mg 0.168mg 57%
Fats 41.56g 16.07g 39%
Vitamin K 0µg 39.2µg 33%
Protein 17.99g 4.49g 27%
Potassium 719mg 121mg 18%
Vitamin B6 0.247mg 0.04mg 16%
Choline 8.8mg 92.5mg 15%
Sodium 26mg 336mg 13%
Cholesterol 0mg 30mg 10%
Selenium 13.5µg 8.2µg 10%
Folate 82µg 48µg 9%
Saturated fat 4.517g 2.844g 8%
Carbs 28.13g 53g 8%
Calories 525kcal 375kcal 8%
Starch 16.31g 7%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.163mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 5.982g 4.822g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.324mg 0.47mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.896mg 1.418mg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 21µg 2%
Fructose 0.29g 1.21g 1%
Vitamin E 1.77mg 1.63mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 0.9mg 0%
Net carbs 8.63g 51.9g N/A
Sugar 2.99g 31.47g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.184mg 0.066mg 0%
Threonine 0.686mg 0.181mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.819mg 0.224mg 0%
Leucine 1.321mg 0.421mg 0%
Lysine 0.952mg 0.199mg 0%
Methionine 0.502mg 0.115mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.758mg 0.277mg 0%
Valine 1.095mg 0.257mg 0%
Histidine 0.471mg 0.128mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.273g 1.022g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.048g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Poppy seed Muffin
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
30%
Muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
Poppy seed
32%
Muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed contains less Sodium (difference - 310mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.673g)
Which food is cheaper?
Muffin
Muffin 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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/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.