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Sweet potato vs. Poppy seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Sweet potato and Poppy seed

  • Sweet potato has more Vitamin A RAE, however, Poppy seed is richer in Manganese, Copper, Calcium, Phosphorus, Iron, Magnesium, Zinc, Fiber, and Vitamin B1.
  • Poppy seed covers your daily Manganese needs 280% more than Sweet potato.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Sweet potato, raw, unprepared 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.
Sweet potato
Sweet potato
0
:
10
Poppy seed
Poppy seed
Contains more Calcium +4693.3%
Contains more Iron +1500%
Contains more Magnesium +1288%
Contains more Phosphorus +1751.1%
Contains more Potassium +113.4%
Contains less Sodium -52.7%
Contains more Zinc +2533.3%
Contains more Copper +977.5%
Contains more Manganese +2499.6%
Contains more Selenium +2150%
Sweet potato
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 23% 18% 21% 30% 8% 9% 51% 34% 4%
Poppy seed
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 432% 366% 248% 373% 64% 4% 216% 543% 875% 74%
Contains more Calcium +4693.3%
Contains more Iron +1500%
Contains more Magnesium +1288%
Contains more Phosphorus +1751.1%
Contains more Potassium +113.4%
Contains less Sodium -52.7%
Contains more Zinc +2533.3%
Contains more Copper +977.5%
Contains more Manganese +2499.6%
Contains more Selenium +2150%

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.
Sweet potato
Sweet potato
4
:
6
Poppy seed
Poppy seed
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +140%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +146.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +580.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +994.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +63.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +60.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18.2%
Contains more Folate +645.5%
Sweet potato
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 852% 6% 0% 8% 20% 15% 11% 48% 49% 9% 0% 5%
Poppy seed
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 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +146.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +580.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +994.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +63.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +60.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18.2%
Contains more Folate +645.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sweet potato
Sweet potato
1
:
4
Poppy seed
Poppy seed
Contains more Water +1198.8%
Contains more Protein +1045.9%
Contains more Fats +83020%
Contains more Carbs +39.8%
Contains more Other +550%
Sweet potato
20% 77%
Protein: 1.57 g
Fats: 0.05 g
Carbs: 20.12 g
Water: 77.28 g
Other: 0.98 g
Poppy seed
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 Water +1198.8%
Contains more Protein +1045.9%
Contains more Fats +83020%
Contains more Carbs +39.8%
Contains more Other +550%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sweet potato
Sweet potato
1
:
2
Poppy seed
Poppy seed
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +598100%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +203964.3%
Sweet potato
55% 3% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.001 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.014 g
Poppy seed
12% 15% 73%
Saturated Fat: 4.517 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.982 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.569 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +598100%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +203964.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sweet potato
Sweet potato
4
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0
Poppy seed
Poppy seed
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +159.5%
Contains more Fructose +141.4%
Equal in Sucrose - 2.33
Sweet potato
75% 15% 6% 4%
Starch: 12.65 g
Sucrose: 2.52 g
Glucose: 0.96 g
Fructose: 0.7 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Poppy seed
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
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +159.5%
Contains more Fructose +141.4%
Equal in Sucrose - 2.33

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sweet potato Poppy seed Opinion
Net carbs 17.12g 8.63g Sweet potato
Protein 1.57g 17.99g Poppy seed
Fats 0.05g 41.56g Poppy seed
Carbs 20.12g 28.13g Poppy seed
Calories 86kcal 525kcal Poppy seed
Starch 12.65g Sweet potato
Fructose 0.7g 0.29g Sweet potato
Sugar 4.18g 2.99g Poppy seed
Fiber 3g 19.5g Poppy seed
Calcium 30mg 1438mg Poppy seed
Iron 0.61mg 9.76mg Poppy seed
Magnesium 25mg 347mg Poppy seed
Phosphorus 47mg 870mg Poppy seed
Potassium 337mg 719mg Poppy seed
Sodium 55mg 26mg Poppy seed
Zinc 0.3mg 7.9mg Poppy seed
Copper 0.151mg 1.627mg Poppy seed
Manganese 0.258mg 6.707mg Poppy seed
Selenium 0.6µg 13.5µg Poppy seed
Vitamin A 14187IU 0IU Sweet potato
Vitamin A RAE 709µg 0µg Sweet potato
Vitamin E 0.26mg 1.77mg Poppy seed
Vitamin C 2.4mg 1mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.854mg Poppy seed
Vitamin B2 0.061mg 0.1mg Poppy seed
Vitamin B3 0.557mg 0.896mg Poppy seed
Vitamin B5 0.8mg 0.324mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B6 0.209mg 0.247mg Poppy seed
Folate 11µg 82µg Poppy seed
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0µg Sweet potato
Tryptophan 0.031mg 0.184mg Poppy seed
Threonine 0.083mg 0.686mg Poppy seed
Isoleucine 0.055mg 0.819mg Poppy seed
Leucine 0.092mg 1.321mg Poppy seed
Lysine 0.066mg 0.952mg Poppy seed
Methionine 0.029mg 0.502mg Poppy seed
Phenylalanine 0.089mg 0.758mg Poppy seed
Valine 0.086mg 1.095mg Poppy seed
Histidine 0.031mg 0.471mg Poppy seed
Saturated Fat 0.018g 4.517g Sweet potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.001g 5.982g Poppy seed
Polyunsaturated fat 0.014g 28.569g Poppy seed
Omega-3 - ALA 0.273g Poppy seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Sweet potato Poppy seed
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
85%
Sweet potato
36%
Poppy seed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Sweet potato
319%
Poppy seed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.499g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
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 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. Sweet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168482/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.