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Poppy seed vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Poppy seed and Saffron

  • Poppy seed has more Copper, Calcium, Phosphorus, Fiber, Zinc, and Vitamin B1, however, Saffron is richer in Manganese, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, and Potassium.
  • Saffron covers your daily Manganese needs 944% more than Poppy seed.
  • Saffron has 13 times less Calcium than Poppy seed. Poppy seed has 1438mg of Calcium, while Saffron has 111mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, poppy seed and Spices, saffron.

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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 189% 33% 152% 416% 109% 30% 108% 19% 3705% 31%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +31.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1195.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +396%
Contains more ZincZinc +624.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +245.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +141.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +139.8%
Contains more IronIron +13.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +323.6%

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 269% 32% 0% 0% 29% 62% 27% 0% 233% 0% 0% 70% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +642.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +7980%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +167%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +62.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +308.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +13.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
11% 6% 65% 12% 5%
Protein: 11.43 g
Fats: 5.85 g
Carbs: 65.37 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.45 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +57.4%
Contains more FatsFats +610.4%
Contains more OtherOther +16.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +132.4%
Contains more WaterWater +100%

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
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.067 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1294.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1282.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -64.9%

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 Saffron
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Poppy seed Saffron Opinion
Calories 525kcal 310kcal Poppy seed
Protein 17.99g 11.43g Poppy seed
Fats 41.56g 5.85g Poppy seed
Vitamin C 1mg 80.8mg Saffron
Net carbs 8.63g 61.47g Saffron
Carbs 28.13g 65.37g Saffron
Magnesium 347mg 264mg Poppy seed
Calcium 1438mg 111mg Poppy seed
Potassium 719mg 1724mg Saffron
Iron 9.76mg 11.1mg Saffron
Sugar 2.99g Saffron
Fiber 19.5g 3.9g Poppy seed
Copper 1.627mg 0.328mg Poppy seed
Zinc 7.9mg 1.09mg Poppy seed
Phosphorus 870mg 252mg Poppy seed
Sodium 26mg 148mg Poppy seed
Vitamin A 0IU 530IU Saffron
Vitamin A 0µg 27µg Saffron
Vitamin E 1.77mg Poppy seed
Manganese 6.707mg 28.408mg Saffron
Selenium 13.5µg 5.6µg Poppy seed
Vitamin B1 0.854mg 0.115mg Poppy seed
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.267mg Saffron
Vitamin B3 0.896mg 1.46mg Saffron
Vitamin B5 0.324mg Poppy seed
Vitamin B6 0.247mg 1.01mg Saffron
Folate 82µg 93µg Saffron
Choline 8.8mg Poppy seed
Saturated Fat 4.517g 1.586g Saffron
Monounsaturated Fat 5.982g 0.429g Poppy seed
Polyunsaturated fat 28.569g 2.067g Poppy seed
Tryptophan 0.184mg Poppy seed
Threonine 0.686mg Poppy seed
Isoleucine 0.819mg Poppy seed
Leucine 1.321mg Poppy seed
Lysine 0.952mg Poppy seed
Methionine 0.502mg Poppy seed
Phenylalanine 0.758mg Poppy seed
Valine 1.095mg Poppy seed
Histidine 0.471mg Poppy seed
Fructose 0.29g Poppy seed
Omega-3 - ALA 0.273g Poppy seed
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Saffron

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Poppy seed Saffron
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
56%
Saffron
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
Poppy seed
479%
Saffron

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.99g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.931g)
Which food is cheaper?
Saffron
Saffron is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed contains less Sodium (difference - 122mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Saffron - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170934/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.