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Poppy seed vs. Orange — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between poppy seed and oranges

  • Poppy seed has more manganese, copper, calcium, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, zinc, fiber, and vitamin B1, while oranges have more vitamin C.
  • Poppy seed covers your daily need for manganese, 291% more than oranges.
  • Poppy seed contains 113 times more zinc than oranges. While poppy seed contains 7.9mg of zinc, oranges contain only 0.07mg.
  • Poppy seed has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of poppy seed is 5, while the glycemic index of oranges is 45.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, poppy seed and Oranges, raw, all commercial varieties.

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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%
Orange
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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% 12% 16% 3.8% 15% 1.9% 6% 0% 3.3% 2.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +3370%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3495%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +297.2%
Contains more IronIron +9660%
Contains more CopperCopper +3515.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +11185.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +6114.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +26728%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2600%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%

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%
Orange
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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 177% 3.7% 3.6% 0% 22% 9.2% 5.3% 15% 14% 0% 0% 23% 4.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +883.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +881.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +217.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +29.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +311.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +173.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +5220%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~8.4mg

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
Orange
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12% 87%
Protein: 0.94 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 11.75 g
Water: 86.75 g
Other: 0.44 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1813.8%
Contains more FatsFats +34533.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +139.4%
Contains more OtherOther +1347.7%
Contains more WaterWater +1358%

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
Orange
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24% 37% 40%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.015 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.025 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +25908.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +114176%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.7%

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 Orange
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins 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 Orange DV% diff.
Manganese 6.707mg 0.025mg 291%
Polyunsaturated fat 28.569g 0.025g 190%
Copper 1.627mg 0.045mg 176%
Calcium 1438mg 40mg 140%
Phosphorus 870mg 14mg 122%
Iron 9.76mg 0.1mg 121%
Magnesium 347mg 10mg 80%
Zinc 7.9mg 0.07mg 71%
Fiber 19.5g 2.4g 68%
Vitamin B1 0.854mg 0.087mg 64%
Fats 41.56g 0.12g 64%
Vitamin C 1mg 53.2mg 58%
Protein 17.99g 0.94g 34%
Selenium 13.5µg 0.5µg 24%
Calories 525kcal 47kcal 24%
Saturated fat 4.517g 0.015g 20%
Potassium 719mg 181mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 5.982g 0.023g 15%
Vitamin B6 0.247mg 0.06mg 14%
Folate 82µg 30µg 13%
Vitamin E 1.77mg 0.18mg 11%
Carbs 28.13g 11.75g 5%
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.04mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.896mg 0.282mg 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 11µg 1%
Sodium 26mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.324mg 0.25mg 1%
Net carbs 8.63g 9.35g N/A
Sugar 2.99g 9.35g N/A
Choline 8.8mg 8.4mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.184mg 0.009mg 0%
Threonine 0.686mg 0.015mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.819mg 0.025mg 0%
Leucine 1.321mg 0.023mg 0%
Lysine 0.952mg 0.047mg 0%
Methionine 0.502mg 0.02mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.758mg 0.031mg 0%
Valine 1.095mg 0.04mg 0%
Histidine 0.471mg 0.018mg 0%
Fructose 0.29g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.273g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Poppy seed Orange
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
21%
Orange
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
Poppy seed
7%
Orange

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.36g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Orange
Orange contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Orange
Orange is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.502g)
Which food is cheaper?
Orange
Orange is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Orange - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169097/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.