Poppy seed vs. Taro — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between poppy seed and taro
- Taro contains less manganese, copper, calcium, iron, phosphorus, magnesium, zinc, vitamin B1, fiber, and selenium than poppy seed.
- Poppy seed's daily need coverage for manganese is 275% higher.
- Taro contains 34 times less zinc than poppy seed. Poppy seed contains 7.9mg of zinc, while taro contains 0.23mg.
- Poppy seed has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of poppy seed is 5, while the glycemic index of taro is 54.
The food types used in this comparison are Spices, poppy seed and Taro, raw.
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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 | +951.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3244.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +21.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1674.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +845.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +3334.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +935.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1651.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1828.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -57.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +798.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +49.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +272.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +350% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +34.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +14.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +96.6% |
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:
1.5 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
26.46 g
Water:
70.64 g
Other:
1.2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1099.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +20680% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +430.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1087.2% |
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Carbs
~26.46g
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
0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.083 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +37287.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +34320.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.1% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 6.707mg | 0.383mg | 275% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 28.569g | 0.083g | 190% |
| Copper | 1.627mg | 0.172mg | 162% |
| Calcium | 1438mg | 43mg | 140% |
| Iron | 9.76mg | 0.55mg | 115% |
| Phosphorus | 870mg | 84mg | 112% |
| Magnesium | 347mg | 33mg | 75% |
| Zinc | 7.9mg | 0.23mg | 70% |
| Fats | 41.56g | 0.2g | 64% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.854mg | 0.095mg | 63% |
| Fiber | 19.5g | 4.1g | 62% |
| Protein | 17.99g | 1.5g | 33% |
| Selenium | 13.5µg | 0.7µg | 23% |
| Calories | 525kcal | 112kcal | 21% |
| Saturated fat | 4.517g | 0.041g | 20% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.982g | 0.016g | 15% |
| Folate | 82µg | 22µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1mg | 0.025mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 1.77mg | 2.38mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 719mg | 591mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 4.5mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.247mg | 0.283mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.896mg | 0.6mg | 2% |
| Choline | 8.8mg | 17.3mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 26mg | 11mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 28.13g | 26.46g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 8.63g | 22.36g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.99g | 0.4g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 4µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.324mg | 0.303mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.184mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.686mg | 0.069mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.819mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.321mg | 0.111mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.952mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.502mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.758mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.095mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.471mg | 0.034mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.29g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.273g | 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%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taro is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.476g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Poppy seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
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.