Comparing Nutrients in 1 pound 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	48.5% 1406kcal	82% 2381kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	27.4% 26.5g	194% 189g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	22.5% 7.2g	64% 20.5g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	352% 5.63g	77.4% 1.24g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	20% 3.42g	755% 128g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	228% 297g	98% 128g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	NA	18.7% 13.6g	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	1.8% 1.3g	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	% 1.68g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	% 10.6g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	46.6% 17.7g	233% 88.5g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	93% 52g	146% 81.6g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Saffron	Poppy Seed	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	13.6% 122μg	0% 0μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	43.5% 0.52mg	323% 3.87mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	93% 1.2mg	35% 0.45mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	41.4% 6.62mg	25.4% 4.06mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	NA	29.4% 1.47mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	352% 4.6mg	86% 1.12mg	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	105% 422μg	93% 372μg	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	407% 367mg	5.04% 4.54mg	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	53.5% 8.03mg	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	50.3% 503mg	652% 6523mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	165% 1.5mg	820% 7.38mg	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	629% 50.3mg	553% 44.3mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	285% 1197mg	375% 1574mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	5602% 129mg	1323% 30.4mg	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	163% 1143mg	564% 3946mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	230% 7820mg	96% 3261mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	46% 25.4μg	111% 61.2μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	44.8% 671mg	7.86% 118mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	45% 4.94mg	326% 36mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	1.46% 54g	0.73% 27g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Saffron VS Poppy Seed per 1 lb

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

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

• 1 pound 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 lb 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 pound.
• 1 pound 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 pound.

Comparing minerals per 1 pound for Saffron vs Poppy Seed:

• 1 pound of Saffron has 4.2 times more Manganese, 2.4 times more Potassium and 5.7 times more Sodium than Poppy Seed.
• While 1 lb 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 pound.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 1 pound:

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