Comparing Nutrients in 1 pound Poppy Seed VS Saffron

Macros Ratio

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

Macro Nutrients

	Poppy Seed	Saffron	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	82% 2381kcal	48.5% 1406kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	194% 189g	27.4% 26.5g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	64% 20.5g	22.5% 7.2g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	77.4% 1.24g	352% 5.63g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	755% 128g	20% 3.42g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	98% 128g	228% 297g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	18.7% 13.6g	NA	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	1.8% 1.3g	NA	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	% 1.68g	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	% 10.6g	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	233% 88.5g	46.6% 17.7g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	146% 81.6g	93% 52g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Poppy Seed	Saffron	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0% 0μg	13.6% 122μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	323% 3.87mg	43.5% 0.52mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	35% 0.45mg	93% 1.2mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	25.4% 4.06mg	41.4% 6.62mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	29.4% 1.47mg	NA	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	86% 1.12mg	352% 4.6mg	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	93% 372μg	105% 422μg	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	5.04% 4.54mg	407% 367mg	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	53.5% 8.03mg	NA	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	0% 0μg	NA	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Poppy Seed	Saffron	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	652% 6523mg	50.3% 503mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	820% 7.38mg	165% 1.5mg	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	553% 44.3mg	629% 50.3mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	375% 1574mg	285% 1197mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	1323% 30.4mg	5602% 129mg	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	564% 3946mg	163% 1143mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	96% 3261mg	230% 7820mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	111% 61.2μg	46% 25.4μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	7.86% 118mg	44.8% 671mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	326% 36mg	45% 4.94mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	0.73% 27g	1.46% 54g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Poppy Seed VS Saffron per 1 lb

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

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

• 1 pound of Poppy Seed has 7.4 times more Vitamin B1 than Saffron.
• While 1 lb of Saffron Spices contains 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 Spices.
• Both Poppy Seed and Saffron provide similar amounts of Vitamin B9 per one pound.
• 1 pound of Poppy Seed have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A and Vitamin C
• Both Poppy Seed Spices as well as Saffron Spices have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in one pound.

Comparing minerals per 1 pound for Poppy Seed vs Saffron:

• 1 pound of Poppy Seed has 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.
• While 1 lb of Saffron Spices contains 4.2 times more Manganese, 2.4 times more Potassium and 5.7 times more Sodium than Poppy Seed Spices.
• Both Poppy Seed and Saffron contain similar levels of Iron per one pound.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 1 pound:

• 1 pound of Poppy Seed has 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.
• While 1 lb of Saffron Spices contains 4.5 times more Omega 3 and 2.3 times more Carbohydrate than Poppy Seed Spices.