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Poppy seed vs. Spaghetti — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between poppy seed and spaghetti

  • Poppy seed has more manganese, copper, calcium, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, fiber, vitamin B1, and zinc; however, spaghetti has more selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for poppy seed is 278% higher.
  • Spaghetti has 205 times less calcium than poppy seed. Poppy seed has 1438mg of calcium, while spaghetti has 7mg.
  • Spaghetti has a higher glycemic index than poppy seed.

Food types used in this article are Spices, poppy seed and Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt.

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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 13% 2.1% 3.9% 19% 33% 14% 25% 0.13% 42% 144%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1827.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +20442.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1534.1%
Contains more IronIron +1852%
Contains more CopperCopper +1527%
Contains more ZincZinc +1449%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1400%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1982.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +95.6%

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 0% 0% 1.2% 0% 5% 4.6% 7.5% 6.7% 11% 0% 0% 5.3% 3.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2850%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +4170%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +124%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +189.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +404.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +1071.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +37.5%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
6% 31% 62%
Protein: 5.8 g
Fats: 0.93 g
Carbs: 30.86 g
Water: 62.13 g
Other: 0.28 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +210.2%
Contains more FatsFats +4368.8%
Contains more OtherOther +2175%
Contains more WaterWater +944.2%
~equal in Carbs ~30.86g

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
28% 21% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.176 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.131 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.326 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4466.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +8663.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.1%

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
98%
Starch: 26.01 g
Sucrose: 0.09 g
Glucose: 0.04 g
Fructose: 0.03 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.4 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +2488.9%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +825%
Contains more FructoseFructose +866.7%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~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 Spaghetti
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Poppy seed Spaghetti DV% diff.
Manganese 6.707mg 0.322mg 278%
Polyunsaturated fat 28.569g 0.326g 188%
Copper 1.627mg 0.1mg 170%
Calcium 1438mg 7mg 143%
Iron 9.76mg 0.5mg 116%
Phosphorus 870mg 58mg 116%
Magnesium 347mg 18mg 78%
Fiber 19.5g 1.8g 71%
Vitamin B1 0.854mg 0.02mg 70%
Zinc 7.9mg 0.51mg 67%
Fats 41.56g 0.93g 63%
Protein 17.99g 5.8g 24%
Selenium 13.5µg 26.4µg 23%
Saturated fat 4.517g 0.176g 20%
Potassium 719mg 44mg 20%
Folate 82µg 7µg 19%
Calories 525kcal 158kcal 18%
Monounsaturated fat 5.982g 0.131g 15%
Vitamin B6 0.247mg 0.049mg 15%
Vitamin E 1.77mg 0.06mg 11%
Starch 26.01g 11%
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.02mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.324mg 0.112mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.896mg 0.4mg 3%
Sodium 26mg 1mg 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg 1%
Carbs 28.13g 30.86g 1%
Net carbs 8.63g 29.06g N/A
Sugar 2.99g 0.56g N/A
Choline 8.8mg 6.4mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.184mg 0.083mg 0%
Threonine 0.686mg 0.206mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.819mg 0.228mg 0%
Leucine 1.321mg 0.44mg 0%
Lysine 0.952mg 0.133mg 0%
Methionine 0.502mg 0.065mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.758mg 0.297mg 0%
Valine 1.095mg 0.262mg 0%
Histidine 0.471mg 0.132mg 0%
Fructose 0.29g 0.03g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.273g 0.024g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Poppy seed Spaghetti
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
3%
Spaghetti
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
Poppy seed
30%
Spaghetti

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.341g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Spaghetti - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168928/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.