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Poppy seed vs. Maple syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between poppy seed and maple syrup?

  • Poppy seed is richer in copper, manganese, calcium, phosphorus, iron, fiber, magnesium, vitamin B1, and zinc, yet maple syrup is richer in vitamin B2.
  • Poppy seed's daily need coverage for copper is 179% higher.
  • Poppy seed has a lower glycemic index than maple syrup.

We used Spices, poppy seed and Syrups, maple types in this comparison.

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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 15% 31% 19% 4.1% 6% 40% 0.86% 1.6% 379% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1552.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1309.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +239.2%
Contains more IronIron +8772.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +8938.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +437.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +43400%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +130.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2150%
Contains less SodiumSodium -53.8%

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% 0% 0% 17% 293% 1.5% 2.2% 0.46% 0% 0% 0% 0.87%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1193.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1006.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +800%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +12250%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +450%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1170%
~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
67% 32%
Protein: 0.04 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 67.04 g
Water: 32.39 g
Other: 0.47 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +44875%
Contains more FatsFats +69166.7%
Contains more OtherOther +1255.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +138.3%
Contains more WaterWater +444.4%

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
20% 31% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.007 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.017 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +54281.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +167952.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%

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
96% 3%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 58.32 g
Glucose: 1.6 g
Fructose: 0.52 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +2403%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +332.4%
Contains more FructoseFructose +79.3%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~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 Maple syrup
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Poppy seed Maple syrup DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 28.569g 0.017g 190%
Copper 1.627mg 0.018mg 179%
Manganese 6.707mg 2.908mg 165%
Calcium 1438mg 102mg 134%
Phosphorus 870mg 2mg 124%
Iron 9.76mg 0.11mg 121%
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 1.27mg 90%
Magnesium 347mg 21mg 78%
Fiber 19.5g 0g 78%
Vitamin B1 0.854mg 0.066mg 66%
Fats 41.56g 0.06g 64%
Zinc 7.9mg 1.47mg 58%
Protein 17.99g 0.04g 36%
Selenium 13.5µg 0.6µg 23%
Folate 82µg 0µg 21%
Saturated fat 4.517g 0.007g 21%
Vitamin B6 0.247mg 0.002mg 19%
Potassium 719mg 212mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 5.982g 0.011g 15%
Calories 525kcal 260kcal 13%
Carbs 28.13g 67.04g 13%
Vitamin E 1.77mg 0mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.324mg 0.036mg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.896mg 0.081mg 5%
Sodium 26mg 12mg 1%
Choline 8.8mg 1.6mg 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 8.63g 67.04g N/A
Sugar 2.99g 60.46g N/A
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 0.52g 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 Maple syrup
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
24%
Maple syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
Poppy seed
50%
Maple syrup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 57.47g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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 Sodium?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.51g)
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. Maple syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169661/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.