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Walnut vs. Poppy seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Walnut and Poppy seed different?

  • Walnut is richer in Vitamin B6, while Poppy seed is higher in Manganese, Calcium, Iron, Phosphorus, Fiber, Magnesium, Zinc, Vitamin B1, and Selenium.
  • Poppy seed covers your daily need of Manganese 143% more than Walnut.
  • Walnut contains 2 times more Vitamin B6 than Poppy seed. Walnut contains 0.537mg of Vitamin B6, while Poppy seed contains 0.247mg.

Nuts, walnuts, english and Spices, poppy seed types were used in this article.

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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 less Sodium -92.3%
Contains more Calcium +1367.3%
Contains more Iron +235.4%
Contains more Magnesium +119.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +151.4%
Contains more Potassium +63%
Contains more Zinc +155.7%
Contains more Manganese +96.5%
Contains more Selenium +175.5%
Equal in Copper - 1.627
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 110% 113% 149% 39% 1% 85% 529% 446% 27%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 432% 366% 248% 373% 64% 4% 216% 543% 875% 74%
Contains less Sodium -92.3%
Contains more Calcium +1367.3%
Contains more Iron +235.4%
Contains more Magnesium +119.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +151.4%
Contains more Potassium +63%
Contains more Zinc +155.7%
Contains more Manganese +96.5%
Contains more Selenium +175.5%
Equal in Copper - 1.627

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.
Walnut
8
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +30%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +75.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +117.4%
Contains more Folate +19.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +152.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 14% 0% 5% 86% 35% 22% 35% 124% 74% 0% 7%
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 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +75.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +117.4%
Contains more Folate +19.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +152.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +56.9%
Contains more Protein +18.1%
Contains more Carbs +105.2%
Contains more Water +46.2%
Contains more Other +257.9%
15% 65% 14% 4% 2%
Protein: 15.23 g
Fats: 65.21 g
Carbs: 13.71 g
Water: 4.07 g
Other: 1.78 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 Fats +56.9%
Contains more Protein +18.1%
Contains more Carbs +105.2%
Contains more Water +46.2%
Contains more Other +257.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +49.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +65.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.3%
10% 14% 76%
Saturated Fat: 6.126 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.933 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 47.174 g
12% 15% 73%
Saturated Fat: 4.517 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.982 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.569 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +49.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +65.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +362.5%
Contains more Fructose +222.2%
Equal in Sucrose - 2.33
2% 91% 3% 3%
Starch: 0.06 g
Sucrose: 2.43 g
Glucose: 0.08 g
Fructose: 0.09 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
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 +362.5%
Contains more Fructose +222.2%
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.
Walnut Poppy seed
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Walnut Poppy seed Opinion
Net carbs 7.01g 8.63g Poppy seed
Protein 15.23g 17.99g Poppy seed
Fats 65.21g 41.56g Walnut
Carbs 13.71g 28.13g Poppy seed
Calories 654kcal 525kcal Walnut
Starch 0.06g Walnut
Fructose 0.09g 0.29g Poppy seed
Sugar 2.61g 2.99g Walnut
Fiber 6.7g 19.5g Poppy seed
Calcium 98mg 1438mg Poppy seed
Iron 2.91mg 9.76mg Poppy seed
Magnesium 158mg 347mg Poppy seed
Phosphorus 346mg 870mg Poppy seed
Potassium 441mg 719mg Poppy seed
Sodium 2mg 26mg Walnut
Zinc 3.09mg 7.9mg Poppy seed
Copper 1.586mg 1.627mg Poppy seed
Manganese 3.414mg 6.707mg Poppy seed
Selenium 4.9µg 13.5µg Poppy seed
Vitamin A 20IU 0IU Walnut
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Walnut
Vitamin E 0.7mg 1.77mg Poppy seed
Vitamin C 1.3mg 1mg Walnut
Vitamin B1 0.341mg 0.854mg Poppy seed
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.1mg Walnut
Vitamin B3 1.125mg 0.896mg Walnut
Vitamin B5 0.57mg 0.324mg Walnut
Vitamin B6 0.537mg 0.247mg Walnut
Folate 98µg 82µg Walnut
Vitamin K 2.7µg 0µg Walnut
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0.184mg Poppy seed
Threonine 0.596mg 0.686mg Poppy seed
Isoleucine 0.625mg 0.819mg Poppy seed
Leucine 1.17mg 1.321mg Poppy seed
Lysine 0.424mg 0.952mg Poppy seed
Methionine 0.236mg 0.502mg Poppy seed
Phenylalanine 0.711mg 0.758mg Poppy seed
Valine 0.753mg 1.095mg Poppy seed
Histidine 0.391mg 0.471mg Poppy seed
Saturated Fat 6.126g 4.517g Poppy seed
Monounsaturated Fat 8.933g 5.982g Walnut
Polyunsaturated fat 47.174g 28.569g Walnut
Omega-3 - ALA 0.273g Poppy seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Walnut 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
33%
Walnut
36%
Poppy seed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
152%
Walnut
319%
Poppy seed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Walnut
Walnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Walnut
Walnut contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Walnut
Walnut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Walnut
Walnut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.609g)
Which food is cheaper?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
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)

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. Walnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170187/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.