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Poppy seed vs. Oats — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between poppy seed and oats

  • Poppy seed has more calcium, copper, manganese, iron, phosphorus, magnesium, zinc, and fiber, while oats have more vitamin B5.
  • Poppy seed's daily need coverage for calcium is 138% higher.
  • Oats contain 4 times less saturated fat than poppy seed. Poppy seed contains 4.517g of saturated fat, while oats contain 1.217g.
  • Poppy seed has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of poppy seed is 5, while the glycemic index of oats is 59.

The food types used in this comparison are Spices, poppy seed and Oats.

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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%
Oats
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 126% 16% 38% 177% 209% 108% 224% 0.26% 641% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +96%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2563%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +67.6%
Contains more IronIron +106.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +159.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +99%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +66.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +36.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.3%

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.
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 191% 32% 18% 81% 27% 0% 0% 42% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +107.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +46.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +39%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +316.4%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.961mg
~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
Oats
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17% 7% 66% 8% 2%
Protein: 16.89 g
Fats: 6.9 g
Carbs: 66.27 g
Water: 8.22 g
Other: 1.72 g
Contains more FatsFats +502.3%
Contains more OtherOther +270.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +135.6%
Contains more WaterWater +38.2%
~equal in Protein ~16.89g

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
Oats
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21% 37% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.217 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.178 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.535 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +174.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1027%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -73.1%

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 Oats
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Poppy seed Oats DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 28.569g 2.535g 174%
Calcium 1438mg 54mg 138%
Copper 1.627mg 0.626mg 111%
Manganese 6.707mg 4.916mg 78%
Iron 9.76mg 4.72mg 63%
Fats 41.56g 6.9g 53%
Phosphorus 870mg 523mg 50%
Magnesium 347mg 177mg 40%
Fiber 19.5g 10.6g 36%
Zinc 7.9mg 3.97mg 36%
Selenium 13.5µg 25%
Vitamin B5 0.324mg 1.349mg 21%
Saturated fat 4.517g 1.217g 15%
Carbs 28.13g 66.27g 13%
Vitamin E 1.77mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.247mg 0.119mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 5.982g 2.178g 10%
Potassium 719mg 429mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.854mg 0.763mg 8%
Folate 82µg 56µg 7%
Calories 525kcal 389kcal 7%
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.139mg 3%
Protein 17.99g 16.89g 2%
Choline 8.8mg 2%
Sodium 26mg 2mg 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 8.63g 55.67g N/A
Sugar 2.99g N/A
Vitamin B3 0.896mg 0.961mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.184mg 0.234mg 0%
Threonine 0.686mg 0.575mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.819mg 0.694mg 0%
Leucine 1.321mg 1.284mg 0%
Lysine 0.952mg 0.701mg 0%
Methionine 0.502mg 0.312mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.758mg 0.895mg 0%
Valine 1.095mg 0.937mg 0%
Histidine 0.471mg 0.405mg 0%
Fructose 0.29g 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 Oats
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%
Oats
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
Poppy seed
154%
Oats

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 - 54)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oats
Oats is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oats
Oats contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oats
Oats is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.3g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oats
Oats is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Oats - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169705/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.