Comparing Nutrients in 7 ounces 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	21.2% 615kcal	36% 1042kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	12% 11.6g	85% 82.5g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	9.84% 3.15g	28% 8.96g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	154% 2.46g	34% 0.54g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	8.8% 1.5g	330% 56g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	100% 130g	43% 56g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	NA	8.2% 5.93g	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	0.79% 0.58g	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	% 0.73g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	% 4.62g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	20.4% 7.74g	102% 38.7g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	40.5% 22.7g	63.8% 35.7g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Saffron	Poppy Seed	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	5.95% 53.6μg	0% 0μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	19% 0.23mg	141% 1.7mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	40.8% 0.53mg	15.3% 0.2mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	18% 2.9mg	11% 1.78mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	NA	13% 0.64mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	154% 2mg	37.7% 0.49mg	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	46% 185μg	40.7% 163μg	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	178% 160mg	2.2% 2mg	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	23.4% 3.5mg	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	22% 220mg	285% 2854mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	72.3% 0.65mg	359% 3.23mg	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	275% 22mg	242% 19.4mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	125% 524mg	164% 689mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	2451% 56.4mg	579% 13.3mg	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	71.4% 500mg	247% 1726mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	101% 3421mg	42% 1427mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	20.2% 11μg	48.7% 26.8μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	19.6% 294mg	3.44% 51.6mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	19.7% 2.16mg	143% 15.7mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	0.64% 23.6g	0.32% 12g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Saffron VS Poppy Seed per 7 oz

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 7 oz of Saffron versus 7 oz of Poppy Seed to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 7 ounces of Saffron vs Poppy Seed:

• 7 ounces of Saffron have 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 7 oz of Poppy Seed Spices contain 7.4 times more Vitamin B1 than Saffron Spices.
• Both Saffron and Poppy Seed provide similar amounts of Vitamin B9 per seven ounces.
• 7 ounces 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 seven ounces.

Comparing minerals per 7 ounces for Saffron vs Poppy Seed:

• 7 ounces of Saffron have 4.2 times more Manganese, 2.4 times more Potassium and 5.7 times more Sodium than Poppy Seed.
• While 7 oz of Poppy Seed Spices contain 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 seven ounces.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 7 ounces:

• 7 ounces of Saffron have 4.5 times more Omega 3 and 2.3 times more Carbohydrate than Poppy Seed.
• While 7 oz of Poppy Seed Spices contain 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.