Turmeric vs. Poppy seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between turmeric and poppy seed?
- Turmeric is richer in manganese, iron, potassium, and vitamin E, yet poppy seed is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B1, copper, magnesium, and zinc.
- Turmeric's daily need coverage for manganese is 569% higher.
- Turmeric has 6 times more iron than poppy seed. Turmeric has 55mg of iron, while poppy seed has 9.76mg.
We used Spices, turmeric, ground and Spices, poppy seed 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +189.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +463.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +195.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +66.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +756% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +25.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +75.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +191% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +150.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +50.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +67.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +459.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +42.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1372.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +130.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +310% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.68 g
Fats:
3.25 g
Carbs:
67.14 g
Water:
12.85 g
Other:
7.08 g
Protein:
17.99 g
Fats:
41.56 g
Carbs:
28.13 g
Water:
5.95 g
Other:
6.37 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +138.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +116% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +85.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1178.8% |
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Other
~6.37g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.838 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.756 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.517 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.982 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
28.569 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -59.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1232.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3679% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
2.38 g
Glucose:
0.38 g
Fructose:
0.45 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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 FructoseFructose | +55.2% |
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Starch
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Sucrose
~2.33g
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Glucose
~0.37g
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Lactose
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Maltose
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Galactose
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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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 19.8mg | 6.707mg | 569% |
| Iron | 55mg | 9.76mg | 566% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.756g | 28.569g | 185% |
| Calcium | 168mg | 1438mg | 127% |
| Phosphorus | 299mg | 870mg | 82% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.058mg | 0.854mg | 66% |
| Fats | 3.25g | 41.56g | 59% |
| Potassium | 2080mg | 719mg | 40% |
| Copper | 1.3mg | 1.627mg | 36% |
| Magnesium | 208mg | 347mg | 33% |
| Zinc | 4.5mg | 7.9mg | 31% |
| Vitamin E | 4.43mg | 1.77mg | 18% |
| Protein | 9.68g | 17.99g | 17% |
| Folate | 20µg | 82µg | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.449g | 5.982g | 14% |
| Fiber | 22.7g | 19.5g | 13% |
| Carbs | 67.14g | 28.13g | 13% |
| Selenium | 6.2µg | 13.5µg | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 1.838g | 4.517g | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.107mg | 0.247mg | 11% |
| Calories | 312kcal | 525kcal | 11% |
| Vitamin K | 13.4µg | 0µg | 11% |
| Choline | 49.2mg | 8.8mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.1mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.542mg | 0.324mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.35mg | 0.896mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 44.44g | 8.63g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.21g | 2.99g | N/A |
| Sodium | 27mg | 26mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.056g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.17mg | 0.184mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.33mg | 0.686mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.47mg | 0.819mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.81mg | 1.321mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.38mg | 0.952mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.14mg | 0.502mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.53mg | 0.758mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.66mg | 1.095mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.15mg | 0.471mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.45g | 0.29g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.003g | 0.273g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.081g | 0g | 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
23%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
575%
319%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turmeric is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.679g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Poppy seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Poppy seed contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Poppy seed is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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