Poppy seed vs. Semolina — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are poppy seed and semolina different?
- Poppy seed is higher in manganese, copper, calcium, iron, phosphorus, magnesium, fiber, zinc, and vitamin B1; however, semolina is richer in vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for poppy seed is 247% higher.
- Poppy seed contains 20 times more calcium than semolina. While poppy seed contains 1438mg of calcium, semolina contains only 71mg.
- Poppy seed has a lower glycemic index (5) than semolina (54).
Spices, poppy seed and Rice, white, long-grain, parboiled, unenriched, dry 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1185.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1925.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +313.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1218.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +472.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +674.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +468.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +548% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +47.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +5800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +281.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +100% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +925% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +463.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +107.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +83% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
17.99 g
Fats:
41.56 g
Carbs:
28.13 g
Water:
5.95 g
Other:
6.37 g
Protein:
7.51 g
Fats:
1.03 g
Carbs:
80.89 g
Water:
9.86 g
Other:
0.71 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +139.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3935% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +797.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +187.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +65.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.517 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.982 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
28.569 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.294 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.258 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.322 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2218.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +8772.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93.5% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
2.33 g
Glucose:
0.37 g
Fructose:
0.29 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
68.29 g
Sucrose:
0.21 g
Glucose:
0.11 g
Fructose:
0.02 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +1009.5% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +236.4% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +1350% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 6.707mg | 1.035mg | 247% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 28.569g | 0.322g | 188% |
| Copper | 1.627mg | 0.284mg | 149% |
| Calcium | 1438mg | 71mg | 137% |
| Iron | 9.76mg | 0.74mg | 113% |
| Phosphorus | 870mg | 153mg | 102% |
| Magnesium | 347mg | 27mg | 76% |
| Fiber | 19.5g | 1.8g | 71% |
| Zinc | 7.9mg | 1.02mg | 63% |
| Fats | 41.56g | 1.03g | 62% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.854mg | 0.224mg | 53% |
| Starch | 68.29g | 28% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.896mg | 5.048mg | 26% |
| Protein | 17.99g | 7.51g | 21% |
| Saturated fat | 4.517g | 0.294g | 19% |
| Folate | 82µg | 8µg | 19% |
| Carbs | 28.13g | 80.89g | 18% |
| Potassium | 719mg | 174mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.247mg | 0.452mg | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.982g | 0.258g | 14% |
| Vitamin E | 1.77mg | 0.03mg | 12% |
| Selenium | 13.5µg | 19.9µg | 12% |
| Calories | 525kcal | 374kcal | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.324mg | 0.672mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1mg | 0.05mg | 4% |
| Choline | 8.8mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 26mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 8.63g | 79.09g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.99g | 0.33g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.184mg | 0.103mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.686mg | 0.271mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.819mg | 0.339mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.321mg | 0.656mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.952mg | 0.215mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.502mg | 0.183mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.758mg | 0.398mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.095mg | 0.47mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.471mg | 0.185mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.29g | 0.02g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.273g | N/A |
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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%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
52%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Semolina is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Semolina contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Semolina is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.223g)
Which food is cheaper?
Semolina is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Poppy seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Poppy seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.