Comparing Nutrients in 100 grams 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	10.7% 310kcal	18% 525kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	6.03% 5.85g	43% 41.6g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	4.96% 1.6g	14% 4.5g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	77.6% 1.24g	17% 0.27g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	4.44% 0.75g	166% 28.3g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	50.3% 65.4g	21.6% 28g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	NA	4.12% 3g	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	0.4% 0.29g	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	% 0.37g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	% 2.33g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	10.3% 3.9g	51.3% 19.5g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	20.4% 11.4g	32% 18g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Saffron	Poppy Seed	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	3% 27μg	0% 0μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	9.6% 0.12mg	71% 0.85mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	20.5% 0.27mg	7.7% 0.1mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	9.13% 1.46mg	5.6% 0.9mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	NA	6.48% 0.32mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	77.7% 1mg	19% 0.25mg	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	23.3% 93μg	20.5% 82μg	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	89.8% 80.8mg	1.1% 1mg	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	12% 1.77mg	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	11% 111mg	144% 1438mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	36.4% 0.33mg	181% 1.63mg	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	139% 11mg	122% 9.76mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	63% 264mg	82.6% 347mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	1235% 28.4mg	292% 6.7mg	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	36% 252mg	124% 870mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	50.7% 1724mg	21% 719mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	10% 5.6μg	24.5% 13.5μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	9.87% 148mg	1.73% 26mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	9.9% 1.1mg	72% 7.9mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	0.32% 12g	0.16% 5.95g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Saffron VS Poppy Seed per 100 g

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 100 g of Saffron versus 100 g of Poppy Seed to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 100 grams of Saffron vs Poppy Seed:

• 100 grams 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 100 g 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 100 grams.
• 100 grams 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 100 grams.

Comparing minerals per 100 grams for Saffron vs Poppy Seed:

• 100 grams of Saffron have 4.2 times more Manganese, 2.4 times more Potassium and 5.7 times more Sodium than Poppy Seed.
• While 100 g 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 100 grams.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 100 grams:

• 100 grams of Saffron have 4.5 times more Omega 3 and 2.3 times more Carbohydrate than Poppy Seed.
• While 100 g 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.