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Poppy seed vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between poppy seed and cayenne pepper

  • Poppy seed has more manganese, copper, calcium, and phosphorus; however, cayenne pepper has more vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin K, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin A for cayenne pepper is 231% higher.
  • Cayenne pepper has 10 times less calcium than poppy seed. Poppy seed has 1438mg of calcium, while cayenne pepper has 148mg.
  • Cayenne pepper has a higher glycemic index than poppy seed.

Food types used in this article are Spices, poppy seed and Spices, pepper, red or cayenne.

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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 109% 44% 178% 293% 124% 68% 126% 3.9% 261% 48%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +128.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +871.6%
Contains more IronIron +25.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +336.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +218.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +196.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -13.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +235.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +53.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +180.1%

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 255% 694% 597% 0% 82% 212% 163% 0% 565% 0% 201% 80% 28%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +160.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +7540%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1585.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +819%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +871.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +891.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +29.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +485.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
12% 17% 57% 8% 6%
Protein: 12.01 g
Fats: 17.27 g
Carbs: 56.63 g
Water: 8.05 g
Other: 6.04 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +49.8%
Contains more FatsFats +140.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +101.3%
Contains more WaterWater +35.3%
~equal in Other ~6.04g

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
23% 19% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.26 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.37 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +117.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +241.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -27.8%

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 Cayenne pepper
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Poppy seed Cayenne pepper DV% diff.
Vitamin A 0µg 2081µg 231%
Manganese 6.707mg 2mg 205%
Vitamin E 1.77mg 29.83mg 187%
Vitamin B6 0.247mg 2.45mg 169%
Copper 1.627mg 0.373mg 139%
Polyunsaturated fat 28.569g 8.37g 135%
Calcium 1438mg 148mg 129%
Vitamin C 1mg 76.4mg 84%
Phosphorus 870mg 293mg 82%
Vitamin K 0µg 80.3µg 67%
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.919mg 63%
Zinc 7.9mg 2.48mg 49%
Vitamin B3 0.896mg 8.701mg 49%
Magnesium 347mg 152mg 46%
Vitamin B1 0.854mg 0.328mg 44%
Potassium 719mg 2014mg 38%
Fats 41.56g 17.27g 37%
Fiber 19.5g 27.2g 31%
Iron 9.76mg 7.8mg 25%
Protein 17.99g 12.01g 12%
Calories 525kcal 318kcal 10%
Carbs 28.13g 56.63g 10%
Selenium 13.5µg 8.8µg 9%
Choline 8.8mg 51.5mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 5.982g 2.75g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.324mg 6%
Folate 82µg 106µg 6%
Saturated fat 4.517g 3.26g 6%
Net carbs 8.63g 29.43g N/A
Sugar 2.99g 10.34g N/A
Sodium 26mg 30mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.184mg 0%
Threonine 0.686mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.819mg 0%
Leucine 1.321mg 0%
Lysine 0.952mg 0%
Methionine 0.502mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.758mg 0%
Valine 1.095mg 0%
Histidine 0.471mg 0%
Fructose 0.29g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.273g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Poppy seed Cayenne pepper
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
221%
Cayenne pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
Poppy seed
125%
Cayenne pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.257g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper 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. Cayenne pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170932/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.