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Poppy seed vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between poppy seed and pound cake

  • The amount of manganese, copper, calcium, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, fiber, zinc, and vitamin B1 in poppy seed is higher than in pound cake.
  • Poppy seed covers your daily need for manganese, 287% more than pound cake.
  • Poppy seed contains 43 times more magnesium than pound cake. While poppy seed contains 347mg of magnesium, pound cake contains only 8mg.
  • Poppy seed has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of poppy seed is 5, while the glycemic index of pound cake is 54.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, poppy seed and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen).

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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 5.7% 14% 13% 56% 14% 12% 60% 49% 14% 27%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +4237.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2959.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +382.6%
Contains more IronIron +559.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +3773.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +1737.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +521.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5997.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +170%

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 0% 23% 13% 12% 43% 57% 30% 29% 8.3% 45% 4.3% 32% 36%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +172.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +393.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +586.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +95.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +149%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +80.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +49.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +645.5%

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
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +259.8%
Contains more FatsFats +197.7%
Contains more OtherOther +316.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +90.7%
Contains more WaterWater +334.8%

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
43% 27% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.811 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.419 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +98.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +735.6%
~equal in Saturated fat ~4.811g

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
34% 60% 3%
Starch: 17.36 g
Sucrose: 30.68 g
Glucose: 0.75 g
Fructose: 0.33 g
Lactose: 1.27 g
Maltose: 0.33 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +1216.7%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +102.7%
Contains more FructoseFructose +13.8%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~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 Pound cake
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Poppy seed Pound cake DV% diff.
Manganese 6.707mg 0.11mg 287%
Copper 1.627mg 0.042mg 176%
Polyunsaturated fat 28.569g 3.419g 168%
Calcium 1438mg 47mg 139%
Phosphorus 870mg 140mg 104%
Iron 9.76mg 1.48mg 104%
Magnesium 347mg 8mg 81%
Fiber 19.5g 0.6g 76%
Zinc 7.9mg 0.43mg 68%
Vitamin B1 0.854mg 0.173mg 57%
Fats 41.56g 13.96g 42%
Protein 17.99g 5g 26%
Cholesterol 0mg 66mg 22%
Potassium 719mg 149mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.247mg 0.036mg 16%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg 15%
Threonine 0.686mg 153mg 15%
Sodium 26mg 377mg 15%
Selenium 13.5µg 5µg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.249mg 11%
Choline 8.8mg 65.6mg 10%
Folate 82µg 42µg 10%
Carbs 28.13g 53.64g 9%
Calories 525kcal 353kcal 9%
Vitamin A 0µg 70µg 8%
Vitamin E 1.77mg 0.65mg 7%
Starch 17.36g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 5.982g 3.02g 7%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.896mg 1.615mg 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 34IU 4%
Vitamin B5 0.324mg 0.485mg 3%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.7µg 1%
Saturated fat 4.517g 4.811g 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 8.63g 53.04g N/A
Sugar 2.99g 33.36g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.192g N/A
Tryptophan 0.184mg 0.041mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.819mg 0.204mg 0%
Leucine 1.321mg 0.397mg 0%
Lysine 0.952mg 0.198mg 0%
Methionine 0.502mg 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.758mg 0.239mg 0%
Valine 1.095mg 0.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.471mg 0.117mg 0%
Fructose 0.29g 0.33g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.273g 0.372g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Poppy seed Pound cake
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
26%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
Poppy seed
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.37g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed contains less Sodium (difference - 351mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.294g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is relatively richer in minerals
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. Pound cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172704/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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