Comparing Nutrients in 1 kilogram Saffron VS Poppy Seed

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Saffron	13%	15%	72%
Poppy Seed	13%	67%	20%

Macro Nutrients

	Saffron	Poppy Seed	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	107% 3100kcal	181% 5250kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	60.3% 58.5g	428% 416g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	49.6% 16g	141% 45g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	776% 12.4g	171% 2.73g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	44.4% 7.54g	1664% 283g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	503% 654g	216% 281g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	NA	41.2% 30g	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	Limit added sugars in the diet to less than 10% of total calories [Guidelines 2020]
Fructose	NA	4% 2.9g	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	≤50g/day or ~10% of energy has no deleterious effect on lipid and glucose control and of ≤100g/day does not influence body weight[PMC2991323]
Glucose	NA	% 3.7g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	% 23.3g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	103% 39g	513% 195g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	204% 114g	321% 180g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Saffron	Poppy Seed	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	30% 270μg	0% 0μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	96% 1.15mg	712% 8.54mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	205% 2.67mg	77% 1mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	91% 14.6mg	56% 8.96mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	NA	64.8% 3.24mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	777% 10mg	190% 2.47mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pyridoxine
Vitamin B7	NA	NA	30μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Biotin
Vitamin B9	233% 930μg	205% 820μg	400μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Folates and Folic Acid
Vitamin B12	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	2.4μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Cobalamin
Vitamin C	898% 808mg	11% 10mg	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	0% 0IU	0% 0IU	600IU per day for Men 19-50 years	Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol
Vitamin E	NA	118% 17.7mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	NA	0% 0μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Saffron	Poppy Seed	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	111% 1110mg	1438% 14380mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	364% 3.28mg	1808% 16.3mg	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	NA	NA	4000μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Fluoride is a mineral that helps prevent tooth decay and helps keep your bones strong. [RDA]
Iron	1388% 111mg	1220% 98mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	629% 2640mg	826% 3470mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	12351% 284mg	2916% 67mg	2.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Molybdenum	NA	NA	45μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Molybdenum is an essential trace element that is naturally present in many foods [RDA]
Phosphorus	360% 2520mg	1243% 8700mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	507% 17240mg	211% 7190mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	102% 56μg	245% 135μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	99% 1480mg	17.3% 260mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	99% 11mg	718% 79mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	3.2% 119g	1.6% 59.5g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Saffron VS Poppy Seed per 1 kg

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 1 kg of Saffron versus 1 kg of Poppy Seed to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 1 kilogram of Saffron vs Poppy Seed:

• 1 kilogram of Saffron has more Vitamin A, 2.7 times more Vitamin B2, 1.6 times more Vitamin B3, 4.1 times more Vitamin B6 and 80.8 times more Vitamin C than Poppy Seed.
• While 1 kg of Poppy Seed Spices contains 7.4 times more Vitamin B1 than Saffron Spices.
• Both Saffron and Poppy Seed provide similar amounts of Vitamin B9 per one kilogram.
• 1 kilogram of Poppy Seed have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A and Vitamin C
• Both Saffron Spices as well as Poppy Seed Spices have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in one kilogram.

Comparing minerals per 1 kilogram for Saffron vs Poppy Seed:

• 1 kilogram of Saffron has 4.2 times more Manganese, 2.4 times more Potassium and 5.7 times more Sodium than Poppy Seed.
• While 1 kg of Poppy Seed Spices contains 13 times more Calcium, 5 times more Copper, 1.3 times more Magnesium, 3.5 times more Phosphorus, 2.4 times more Selenium and 7.2 times more Zinc than Saffron Spices.
• Both Saffron and Poppy Seed contain similar levels of Iron per one kilogram.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 1 kilogram:

• 1 kilogram of Saffron has 4.5 times more Omega 3 and 2.3 times more Carbohydrate than Poppy Seed.
• While 1 kg of Poppy Seed Spices contains 1.7 times more Energy, 7.1 times more Fat, 2.8 times more Saturated Fat, 37.5 times more Omega 6, 5 times more Fiber and 1.6 times more Protein than Saffron Spices.