Poppy seed vs. Brazil nut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between poppy seed and brazil nut
- Poppy seed has more manganese, calcium, iron, fiber, zinc, phosphorus, and vitamin B1, while brazil nut has more selenium and vitamin E.
- Brazil nut's daily need coverage for selenium is 3461% higher.
- Brazil nut contains 9 times less calcium than poppy seed. Poppy seed contains 1438mg of calcium, while brazil nut contains 160mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in poppy seed is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Spices, poppy seed and Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +798.8% |
Contains more IronIron | +301.6% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +94.6% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +20% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +448.4% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.5% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +14100% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +42.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +38.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +185.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +203.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +76.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +144.6% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +272.7% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +219.2% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +227.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
17.99 g
Fats:
41.56 g
Carbs:
28.13 g
Water:
5.95 g
Other:
6.37 g
Protein:
14.32 g
Fats:
67.1 g
Carbs:
11.74 g
Water:
3.42 g
Other:
3.42 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +25.6% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +139.6% |
Contains more WaterWater | +74% |
Contains more OtherOther | +86.3% |
Contains more FatsFats | +61.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.517 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.982 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
28.569 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
16.134 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
24.399 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -72% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +17.1% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +299.2% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
2.33 g
Glucose:
0.37 g
Fructose:
0.29 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0.25 g
Sucrose:
2.33 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
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Sucrose
~2.33g
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Lactose
~0g
~equal in
Maltose
~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.
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in minerals |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Selenium | 13.5µg | 1917µg | 3461% |
Manganese | 6.707mg | 1.223mg | 238% |
Calcium | 1438mg | 160mg | 128% |
Iron | 9.76mg | 2.43mg | 92% |
Saturated fat | 4.517g | 16.134g | 53% |
Fiber | 19.5g | 7.5g | 48% |
Monounsaturated fat | 5.982g | 23.879g | 45% |
Fats | 41.56g | 67.1g | 39% |
Zinc | 7.9mg | 4.06mg | 35% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 28.569g | 24.399g | 28% |
Vitamin E | 1.77mg | 5.65mg | 26% |
Phosphorus | 870mg | 725mg | 21% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.854mg | 0.617mg | 20% |
Folate | 82µg | 22µg | 15% |
Copper | 1.627mg | 1.743mg | 13% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.247mg | 0.101mg | 11% |
Magnesium | 347mg | 376mg | 7% |
Protein | 17.99g | 14.32g | 7% |
Calories | 525kcal | 659kcal | 7% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.1mg | 0.035mg | 5% |
Carbs | 28.13g | 11.74g | 5% |
Choline | 8.8mg | 28.8mg | 4% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.896mg | 0.295mg | 4% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.324mg | 0.184mg | 3% |
Potassium | 719mg | 659mg | 2% |
Sodium | 26mg | 3mg | 1% |
Vitamin C | 1mg | 0.7mg | 0% |
Net carbs | 8.63g | 4.24g | N/A |
Sugar | 2.99g | 2.33g | N/A |
Starch | 0.25g | 0% | |
Tryptophan | 0.184mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.686mg | 0.365mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.819mg | 0.518mg | 0% |
Leucine | 1.321mg | 1.19mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.952mg | 0.49mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.502mg | 1.124mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.758mg | 0.639mg | 0% |
Valine | 1.095mg | 0.76mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.471mg | 0.409mg | 0% |
Fructose | 0.29g | 0g | 0% |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.273g | 0.018g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.018g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 23.859g | N/A |
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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%

27%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%

1208%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Poppy seed is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.617g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Poppy seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?

Poppy seed is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Poppy seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Poppy seed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Brazil nut is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)