Poppy seed vs. Spelt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between poppy seed and spelt
- Poppy seed has more manganese, calcium, copper, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, zinc, vitamin B1, and fiber, while spelt has more vitamin B3.
- Poppy seed covers your daily need for manganese, 162% more than spelt.
- Poppy seed contains 53 times more calcium than spelt. While poppy seed contains 1438mg of calcium, spelt contains only 27mg.
- Poppy seed has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of poppy seed is 5, while the glycemic index of spelt is 63.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, poppy seed and Spelt, uncooked.
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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 | +155.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +5225.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +85.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +119.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +218.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +140.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +117% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +124.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +15.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -69.2% |
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 | +124.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +134.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +82.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +13% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +663.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +229.6% |
| 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:
14.57 g
Fats:
2.43 g
Carbs:
70.19 g
Water:
11.02 g
Other:
1.79 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +23.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1610.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +255.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +149.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +85.2% |
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
0.406 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.258 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1244.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2171% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91% |
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:
53.92 g
Sucrose:
0.59 g
Glucose:
0.84 g
Fructose:
0.24 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
5.15 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +294.9% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +20.8% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +127% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 28.569g | 1.258g | 182% |
| Manganese | 6.707mg | 2.983mg | 162% |
| Calcium | 1438mg | 27mg | 141% |
| Copper | 1.627mg | 0.511mg | 124% |
| Phosphorus | 870mg | 401mg | 67% |
| Iron | 9.76mg | 4.44mg | 67% |
| Fats | 41.56g | 2.43g | 60% |
| Magnesium | 347mg | 136mg | 50% |
| Zinc | 7.9mg | 3.28mg | 42% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.854mg | 0.364mg | 41% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.896mg | 6.843mg | 37% |
| Fiber | 19.5g | 10.7g | 35% |
| Starch | 53.92g | 22% | |
| Saturated fat | 4.517g | 0.406g | 19% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.324mg | 1.068mg | 15% |
| Carbs | 28.13g | 70.19g | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.982g | 0.445g | 14% |
| Potassium | 719mg | 388mg | 10% |
| Calories | 525kcal | 338kcal | 9% |
| Folate | 82µg | 45µg | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 1.77mg | 0.79mg | 7% |
| Protein | 17.99g | 14.57g | 7% |
| Selenium | 13.5µg | 11.7µg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 3.6µg | 3% |
| Choline | 8.8mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1mg | 0.113mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.247mg | 0.23mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 26mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 8.63g | 59.49g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.99g | 6.82g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.184mg | 0.132mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.686mg | 0.443mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.819mg | 0.552mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.321mg | 1.07mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.952mg | 0.409mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.502mg | 0.258mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.758mg | 0.737mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.095mg | 0.681mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.471mg | 0.36mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.29g | 0.24g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.273g | 0.065g | 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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spelt contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spelt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.111g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spelt is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Poppy seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.83g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Poppy seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
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.