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Saffron vs. Poppy seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Saffron and Poppy seed

  • Saffron has more Manganese, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, and Potassium, however, Poppy seed is richer in Copper, Calcium, Phosphorus, Fiber, Zinc, and Vitamin B1.
  • Saffron covers your daily Manganese needs 944% more than Poppy seed.
  • Poppy seed has 81 times less Vitamin C than Saffron. Saffron has 80.8mg of Vitamin C, while Poppy seed has 1mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, saffron and Spices, poppy seed.

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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 Iron +13.7%
Contains more Potassium +139.8%
Contains more Manganese +323.6%
Contains more Calcium +1195.5%
Contains more Magnesium +31.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +245.2%
Contains less Sodium -82.4%
Contains more Zinc +624.8%
Contains more Copper +396%
Contains more Selenium +141.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 417% 189% 108% 153% 20% 30% 110% 3706% 31%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 432% 366% 248% 373% 64% 4% 216% 543% 875% 74%
Contains more Iron +13.7%
Contains more Potassium +139.8%
Contains more Manganese +323.6%
Contains more Calcium +1195.5%
Contains more Magnesium +31.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +245.2%
Contains less Sodium -82.4%
Contains more Zinc +624.8%
Contains more Copper +396%
Contains more Selenium +141.1%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +7980%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +167%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +62.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +308.9%
Contains more Folate +13.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +642.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 32% 0% 0% 270% 29% 62% 28% 0% 234% 70% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 36% 0% 4% 214% 24% 17% 20% 57% 62% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +7980%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +167%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +62.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +308.9%
Contains more Folate +13.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +642.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +132.4%
Contains more Water +100%
Contains more Protein +57.4%
Contains more Fats +610.4%
Contains more Other +16.9%
11% 6% 65% 12% 5%
Protein: 11.43 g
Fats: 5.85 g
Carbs: 65.37 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.45 g
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
Contains more Carbs +132.4%
Contains more Water +100%
Contains more Protein +57.4%
Contains more Fats +610.4%
Contains more Other +16.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1294.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1282.1%
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.067 g
12% 15% 73%
Saturated Fat: 4.517 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.982 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.569 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1294.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1282.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Saffron Poppy seed
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saffron Poppy seed Opinion
Net carbs 61.47g 8.63g Saffron
Protein 11.43g 17.99g Poppy seed
Fats 5.85g 41.56g Poppy seed
Carbs 65.37g 28.13g Saffron
Calories 310kcal 525kcal Poppy seed
Fructose 0.29g Poppy seed
Sugar 2.99g Saffron
Fiber 3.9g 19.5g Poppy seed
Calcium 111mg 1438mg Poppy seed
Iron 11.1mg 9.76mg Saffron
Magnesium 264mg 347mg Poppy seed
Phosphorus 252mg 870mg Poppy seed
Potassium 1724mg 719mg Saffron
Sodium 148mg 26mg Poppy seed
Zinc 1.09mg 7.9mg Poppy seed
Copper 0.328mg 1.627mg Poppy seed
Manganese 28.408mg 6.707mg Saffron
Selenium 5.6µg 13.5µg Poppy seed
Vitamin A 530IU 0IU Saffron
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 0µg Saffron
Vitamin E 1.77mg Poppy seed
Vitamin C 80.8mg 1mg Saffron
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.854mg Poppy seed
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.1mg Saffron
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 0.896mg Saffron
Vitamin B5 0.324mg Poppy seed
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 0.247mg Saffron
Folate 93µg 82µg Saffron
Tryptophan 0.184mg Poppy seed
Threonine 0.686mg Poppy seed
Isoleucine 0.819mg Poppy seed
Leucine 1.321mg Poppy seed
Lysine 0.952mg Poppy seed
Methionine 0.502mg Poppy seed
Phenylalanine 0.758mg Poppy seed
Valine 1.095mg Poppy seed
Histidine 0.471mg Poppy seed
Saturated Fat 1.586g 4.517g Saffron
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Saffron
Monounsaturated Fat 0.429g 5.982g Poppy seed
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 28.569g Poppy seed
Omega-3 - ALA 0.273g Poppy seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Saffron Poppy seed
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
60%
Saffron
36%
Poppy seed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
319%
Poppy seed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.99g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.931g)
Which food is cheaper?
Saffron
Saffron is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed contains less Sodium (difference - 122mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Saffron - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170934/nutrients
  2. Poppy seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171330/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.