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Poppy seed vs. Macadamia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between poppy seed and macadamia

  • Poppy seed has more calcium, manganese, phosphorus, copper, iron, zinc, magnesium, and fiber; however, macadamia has more vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for calcium for poppy seed is 135% higher.
  • Macadamia has 6 times less zinc than poppy seed. Poppy seed has 7.9mg of zinc, while macadamia has 1.3mg.
  • Poppy seed is lower in saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Spices, poppy seed and Nuts, macadamia nuts, raw.

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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 93% 26% 32% 138% 252% 35% 81% 0.65% 539% 20%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +166.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1591.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +95.4%
Contains more IronIron +164.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +115.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +507.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +362.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +62.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +275%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80.8%

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 4% 0% 11% 0% 299% 37% 46% 45% 63% 0% 0% 8.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +227.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +645.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +20%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +39.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +62%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +176%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +134%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +11.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
8% 76% 14%
Protein: 7.91 g
Fats: 75.77 g
Carbs: 13.82 g
Water: 1.36 g
Other: 1.14 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +127.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +103.5%
Contains more WaterWater +337.5%
Contains more OtherOther +458.8%
Contains more FatsFats +82.3%

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
17% 81% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 12.061 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 58.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.502 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -62.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1802.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +884.2%

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
19% 79%
Starch: 1.05 g
Sucrose: 4.43 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0.07 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +428.6%
Contains more FructoseFructose +314.3%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +90.1%
~equal in 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.
Poppy seed Macadamia
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Poppy seed Macadamia DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 28.569g 1.502g 180%
Calcium 1438mg 85mg 135%
Monounsaturated fat 5.982g 58.877g 132%
Manganese 6.707mg 4.131mg 112%
Phosphorus 870mg 188mg 97%
Copper 1.627mg 0.756mg 97%
Iron 9.76mg 3.69mg 76%
Zinc 7.9mg 1.3mg 60%
Fats 41.56g 75.77g 53%
Magnesium 347mg 130mg 52%
Fiber 19.5g 8.6g 44%
Saturated fat 4.517g 12.061g 34%
Vitamin B1 0.854mg 1.195mg 28%
Protein 17.99g 7.91g 20%
Folate 82µg 11µg 18%
Selenium 13.5µg 3.6µg 18%
Vitamin B3 0.896mg 2.473mg 10%
Calories 525kcal 718kcal 10%
Potassium 719mg 368mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.324mg 0.758mg 9%
Vitamin E 1.77mg 0.54mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.162mg 5%
Carbs 28.13g 13.82g 5%
Choline 8.8mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.247mg 0.275mg 2%
Sodium 26mg 5mg 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 1.2mg 0%
Net carbs 8.63g 5.22g N/A
Sugar 2.99g 4.57g N/A
Starch 1.05g 0%
Tryptophan 0.184mg 0.067mg 0%
Threonine 0.686mg 0.37mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.819mg 0.314mg 0%
Leucine 1.321mg 0.602mg 0%
Lysine 0.952mg 0.018mg 0%
Methionine 0.502mg 0.023mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.758mg 0.665mg 0%
Valine 1.095mg 0.363mg 0%
Histidine 0.471mg 0.195mg 0%
Fructose 0.29g 0.07g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.273g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Poppy seed Macadamia
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
40%
Macadamia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
Poppy seed
122%
Macadamia

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.58g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.544g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macadamia
Macadamia contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Macadamia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170178/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.