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Poppy seed vs. Pomegranate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are poppy seed and pomegranate different?

  • Poppy seed has more manganese, copper, calcium, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, zinc, vitamin B1, fiber, and selenium than pomegranate.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for poppy seed is 286% higher.
  • Poppy seed contains 144 times more calcium than pomegranate. While poppy seed contains 1438mg of calcium, pomegranate contains only 10mg.

Spices, poppy seed and Pomegranates, raw are the varieties used 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 3% 21% 11% 53% 9.5% 15% 0.39% 16% 2.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2791.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +14280%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +204.7%
Contains more IronIron +3153.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +929.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +2157.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2316.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5536.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2600%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.5%

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 34% 0% 12% 0% 17% 12% 5.5% 23% 17% 0% 41% 29% 4.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +195%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1174.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +88.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +205.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +229.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +115.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +920%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
2% 19% 78%
Protein: 1.67 g
Fats: 1.17 g
Carbs: 18.7 g
Water: 77.93 g
Other: 0.53 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +977.2%
Contains more FatsFats +3452.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +50.4%
Contains more OtherOther +1101.9%
Contains more WaterWater +1209.7%

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
41% 32% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.12 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.093 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.079 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +6332.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +36063.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.3%

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 Pomegranate
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 Pomegranate DV% diff.
Manganese 6.707mg 0.119mg 286%
Polyunsaturated fat 28.569g 0.079g 190%
Copper 1.627mg 0.158mg 163%
Calcium 1438mg 10mg 143%
Phosphorus 870mg 36mg 119%
Iron 9.76mg 0.3mg 118%
Magnesium 347mg 12mg 80%
Zinc 7.9mg 0.35mg 69%
Vitamin B1 0.854mg 0.067mg 66%
Fiber 19.5g 4g 62%
Fats 41.56g 1.17g 62%
Protein 17.99g 1.67g 33%
Selenium 13.5µg 0.5µg 24%
Calories 525kcal 83kcal 22%
Saturated fat 4.517g 0.12g 20%
Monounsaturated fat 5.982g 0.093g 15%
Potassium 719mg 236mg 14%
Vitamin K 0µg 16.4µg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.247mg 0.075mg 13%
Folate 82µg 38µg 11%
Vitamin C 1mg 10.2mg 10%
Vitamin E 1.77mg 0.6mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.053mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.896mg 0.293mg 4%
Carbs 28.13g 18.7g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.324mg 0.377mg 1%
Sodium 26mg 3mg 1%
Net carbs 8.63g 14.7g N/A
Sugar 2.99g 13.67g N/A
Choline 8.8mg 7.6mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.184mg 0%
Threonine 0.686mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.819mg 0%
Leucine 1.321mg 0%
Lysine 0.952mg 0%
Methionine 0.502mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.758mg 0%
Valine 1.095mg 0%
Histidine 0.471mg 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 Pomegranate
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
15%
Pomegranate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
Poppy seed
14%
Pomegranate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.68g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
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?
Pomegranate
Pomegranate contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pomegranate
Pomegranate is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.397g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pomegranate
Pomegranate is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
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. Pomegranate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169134/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.