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Poppy seed vs. Chia seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Poppy seed and Chia seeds different?

  • Poppy seed is higher in Manganese, Calcium, Copper, Zinc, Iron, Vitamin B1, and Potassium, however, Chia seeds is richer in Selenium, Fiber, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Poppy seed is 173% higher.
  • Poppy seed contains 2 times more Calcium than Chia seeds. While Poppy seed contains 1438mg of Calcium, Chia seeds contains only 631mg.

Spices, poppy seed and Seeds, chia seeds, dried 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 239% 189% 36% 290% 308% 125% 369% 2.1% 355% 301%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +127.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +76.7%
Contains more IronIron +26.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +76.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +72.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +146.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -38.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +308.9%
~equal in Magnesium ~335mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~860mg

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 5.3% 3.2% 10% 0% 155% 39% 166% 0% 0% 0% 0% 37% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +254%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +67.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +60%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +70%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +885.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
17% 31% 42% 6% 5%
Protein: 16.54 g
Fats: 30.74 g
Carbs: 42.12 g
Water: 5.8 g
Other: 4.8 g
Contains more FatsFats +35.2%
Contains more OtherOther +32.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +49.7%
~equal in Protein ~16.54g
~equal in Water ~5.8g

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
11% 8% 81%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 23.665 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +159.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +20.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -26.3%

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 Chia seeds
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Chia seeds Opinion
Calories 525kcal 486kcal Poppy seed
Protein 17.99g 16.54g Poppy seed
Fats 41.56g 30.74g Poppy seed
Vitamin C 1mg 1.6mg Chia seeds
Net carbs 8.63g 7.72g Poppy seed
Carbs 28.13g 42.12g Chia seeds
Magnesium 347mg 335mg Poppy seed
Calcium 1438mg 631mg Poppy seed
Potassium 719mg 407mg Poppy seed
Iron 9.76mg 7.72mg Poppy seed
Sugar 2.99g Chia seeds
Fiber 19.5g 34.4g Chia seeds
Copper 1.627mg 0.924mg Poppy seed
Zinc 7.9mg 4.58mg Poppy seed
Phosphorus 870mg 860mg Poppy seed
Sodium 26mg 16mg Chia seeds
Vitamin A 0IU 54IU Chia seeds
Vitamin E 1.77mg 0.5mg Poppy seed
Manganese 6.707mg 2.723mg Poppy seed
Selenium 13.5µg 55.2µg Chia seeds
Vitamin B1 0.854mg 0.62mg Poppy seed
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.17mg Chia seeds
Vitamin B3 0.896mg 8.83mg Chia seeds
Vitamin B5 0.324mg Poppy seed
Vitamin B6 0.247mg Poppy seed
Folate 82µg 49µg Poppy seed
Trans Fat 0g 0.14g Poppy seed
Choline 8.8mg Poppy seed
Saturated Fat 4.517g 3.33g Chia seeds
Monounsaturated Fat 5.982g 2.309g Poppy seed
Polyunsaturated fat 28.569g 23.665g Poppy seed
Tryptophan 0.184mg 0.436mg Chia seeds
Threonine 0.686mg 0.709mg Chia seeds
Isoleucine 0.819mg 0.801mg Poppy seed
Leucine 1.321mg 1.371mg Chia seeds
Lysine 0.952mg 0.97mg Chia seeds
Methionine 0.502mg 0.588mg Chia seeds
Phenylalanine 0.758mg 1.016mg Chia seeds
Valine 1.095mg 0.95mg Poppy seed
Histidine 0.471mg 0.531mg Chia seeds
Fructose 0.29g Poppy seed
Omega-3 - ALA 0.273g 17.83g Chia seeds
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.835g Chia seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Poppy seed Chia seeds
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
32%
Chia seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
Poppy seed
221%
Chia seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.187g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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. Chia seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170554/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.