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Poppy seed vs. Sun-dried tomato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are poppy seed and sun-dried tomato different?

  • Poppy seed is higher in manganese, calcium, copper, phosphorus, iron, zinc, magnesium, vitamin B1, and fiber; however, sun-dried tomato is richer in vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for poppy seed is 271% higher.
  • Poppy seed contains 31 times more calcium than sun-dried tomato. While poppy seed contains 1438mg of calcium, sun-dried tomato contains only 47mg.
  • Poppy seed has a lower glycemic index (5) than sun-dried tomato (30).

Spices, poppy seed and Tomatoes, sun-dried, packed in oil, drained 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 58% 14% 138% 101% 158% 21% 60% 35% 61% 16%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +328.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2959.6%
Contains more IronIron +264.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +244%
Contains more ZincZinc +912.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +525.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1339.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +350%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +117.7%

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 339% 21% 0% 0% 48% 88% 68% 29% 74% 0% 0% 17% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +342.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +256.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +10080%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +283%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +305.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +47.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +29.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
5% 14% 23% 54% 4%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 14.08 g
Carbs: 23.33 g
Water: 53.83 g
Other: 3.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +255.5%
Contains more FatsFats +195.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +20.6%
Contains more OtherOther +72.2%
Contains more WaterWater +804.7%

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
15% 69% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.893 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.663 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.06 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1286.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -58.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +44.8%

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 Sun-dried tomato
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Poppy seed Sun-dried tomato DV% diff.
Manganese 6.707mg 0.466mg 271%
Polyunsaturated fat 28.569g 2.06g 177%
Calcium 1438mg 47mg 139%
Copper 1.627mg 0.473mg 128%
Vitamin C 1mg 101.8mg 112%
Phosphorus 870mg 139mg 104%
Iron 9.76mg 2.68mg 89%
Zinc 7.9mg 0.78mg 65%
Magnesium 347mg 81mg 63%
Vitamin B1 0.854mg 0.193mg 55%
Fiber 19.5g 5.8g 55%
Fats 41.56g 14.08g 42%
Protein 17.99g 5.06g 26%
Potassium 719mg 1565mg 25%
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.383mg 22%
Selenium 13.5µg 3µg 19%
Vitamin B3 0.896mg 3.63mg 17%
Calories 525kcal 213kcal 16%
Folate 82µg 23µg 15%
Vitamin E 1.77mg 12%
Saturated fat 4.517g 1.893g 12%
Sodium 26mg 266mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 5.982g 8.663g 7%
Vitamin A 0µg 64µg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.247mg 0.319mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.324mg 0.479mg 3%
Carbs 28.13g 23.33g 2%
Choline 8.8mg 2%
Net carbs 8.63g 17.53g N/A
Sugar 2.99g N/A
Tryptophan 0.184mg 0.037mg 0%
Threonine 0.686mg 0.128mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.819mg 0.121mg 0%
Leucine 1.321mg 0.185mg 0%
Lysine 0.952mg 0.186mg 0%
Methionine 0.502mg 0.044mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.758mg 0.131mg 0%
Valine 1.095mg 0.13mg 0%
Histidine 0.471mg 0.077mg 0%
Fructose 0.29g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.273g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Poppy seed Sun-dried tomato
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
53%
Sun-dried tomato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
Poppy seed
66%
Sun-dried tomato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.99g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.624g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed contains less Sodium (difference - 240mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Poppy seed
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2.4)
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.

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. Sun-dried tomato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169384/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.