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Poppy seed vs. Ricotta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are poppy seed and ricotta different?

  • Poppy seed has more manganese, copper, calcium, iron, phosphorus, magnesium, fiber, vitamin B1, and zinc than ricotta.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for poppy seed is 291% higher.
  • Poppy seed has less saturated fat.
  • Poppy seed has a lower glycemic index (5) than ricotta (27).

Spices, poppy seed and Cheese, ricotta, whole milk 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 7.9% 62% 9.3% 14% 7% 32% 68% 11% 0.78% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +3054.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +594.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +584.8%
Contains more IronIron +2468.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +7647.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +581%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +450.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -69%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +111683.3%
~equal in Selenium ~14.5µg

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% 40% 2.2% 3% 3.3% 45% 2% 13% 9.9% 43% 2.8% 9% 9.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1509.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +6469.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +761.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +52.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +474.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +583.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +95%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +98.9%

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
11% 13% 3% 72%
Protein: 11.26 g
Fats: 12.98 g
Carbs: 3.04 g
Water: 71.7 g
Other: 1.02 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +59.8%
Contains more FatsFats +220.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +825.3%
Contains more OtherOther +524.5%
Contains more WaterWater +1105%

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
67% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.295 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.385 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -45.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +64.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +7320.5%

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 Ricotta
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Ricotta DV% diff.
Manganese 6.707mg 0.006mg 291%
Polyunsaturated fat 28.569g 0.385g 188%
Copper 1.627mg 0.021mg 178%
Calcium 1438mg 207mg 123%
Iron 9.76mg 0.38mg 117%
Phosphorus 870mg 158mg 102%
Magnesium 347mg 11mg 80%
Fiber 19.5g 0g 78%
Vitamin B1 0.854mg 0.013mg 70%
Zinc 7.9mg 1.16mg 61%
Fats 41.56g 12.98g 44%
Folate 82µg 12µg 18%
Calories 525kcal 174kcal 18%
Potassium 719mg 105mg 18%
Saturated fat 4.517g 8.295g 17%
Cholesterol 0mg 51mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.247mg 0.043mg 16%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.34µg 14%
Protein 17.99g 11.26g 13%
Vitamin A 0µg 120µg 13%
Vitamin E 1.77mg 0.11mg 11%
Carbs 28.13g 3.04g 8%
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.195mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 5.982g 3.627g 6%
Vitamin B3 0.896mg 0.104mg 5%
Sodium 26mg 84mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.324mg 0.213mg 2%
Selenium 13.5µg 14.5µg 2%
Choline 8.8mg 17.5mg 2%
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 10IU 1%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.1µg 1%
Net carbs 8.63g 3.04g N/A
Sugar 2.99g 0.27g N/A
Tryptophan 0.184mg 0.125mg 0%
Threonine 0.686mg 0.517mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.819mg 0.589mg 0%
Leucine 1.321mg 1.221mg 0%
Lysine 0.952mg 1.338mg 0%
Methionine 0.502mg 0.281mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.758mg 0.556mg 0%
Valine 1.095mg 0.692mg 0%
Histidine 0.471mg 0.459mg 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 Ricotta
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
14%
Ricotta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
Poppy seed
29%
Ricotta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.72g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ricotta
Ricotta is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed contains less Sodium (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.778g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
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. Ricotta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170851/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.