Beef vs. Poppy Seeds
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Beef and Poppy Seeds
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
beef
versus
poppy seeds
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in beef and poppy seeds:
- Both beef and poppy seeds are high in calories, iron, potassium and protein.
- Beef has signficantly less carbohydrates than poppy seed.
- Poppy seed has more thiamin and folate, however, beef contains more niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
- Poppy seed is an excellent source of calcium and dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Beef (Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, patty, cooked, broiled) and Poppy Seeds (Spices, poppy seed) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both beef and poppy seeds are high in calories. Poppy seed has 90% more calories than beef - beef has 277 calories per 100 grams and poppy seed has 525 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, beef is much heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and lighter in fat compared to poppy seeds per calorie. Beef has a macronutrient ratio of 38:0:62 and for poppy seeds, 13:20:68 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Beef | Poppy Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 38% | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 20% |
| Fat | 62% | 68% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Beef has signficantly less carbohydrates than poppy seed - poppy seed has 28.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and beef does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Poppy seed is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than beef - poppy seed has 19.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and beef does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Beef has less sugar than poppy seed - poppy seed has 3g of sugar per 100 grams and beef does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both beef and poppy seeds are high in protein. Beef has 41% more protein than poppy seed - beef has 25.4g of protein per 100 grams and poppy seed has 18g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Beef is high in saturated fat and poppy seed has 38% less saturated fat than beef - beef has 7.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and poppy seed has 4.5g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Poppy seed has less trans fat than beef - beef has 1.2g of trans fat per 100 grams and poppy seed does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Poppy seed has less cholesterol than beef - beef has 88mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and poppy seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Poppy seed has more Vitamin C than beef - poppy seed has 1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and beef does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Beef and poppy seeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - beef has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and poppy seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Beef and poppy seeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - beef has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and poppy seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Poppy seed has 13 times more Vitamin E than beef - beef has 0.12mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and poppy seed has 1.8mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Beef and poppy seeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - beef has 3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and poppy seed does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Poppy seed has more thiamin and folate, however, beef contains more niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12. Both beef and poppy seeds contain significant amounts of riboflavin and Vitamin B6.
| Beef | Poppy Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.051 MG | 0.854 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.176 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Niacin | 4.537 MG | 0.896 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.658 MG | 0.324 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.336 MG | 0.247 MG |
| Folate | 11 UG | 82 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.9 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Poppy seed is an excellent source of calcium and it has 40 times more calcium than beef - beef has 35mg of calcium per 100 grams and poppy seed has 1438mg of calcium.
iron
Both beef and poppy seeds are high in iron. Poppy seed has 334% more iron than beef - beef has 2.3mg of iron per 100 grams and poppy seed has 9.8mg of iron.
potassium
Both beef and poppy seeds are high in potassium. Poppy seed has 161% more potassium than beef - beef has 275mg of potassium per 100 grams and poppy seed has 719mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, poppy seed has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than beef per 100 grams.
| Beef | Poppy Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.056 G | 0.273 G |
| Total | 0.056 G | 0.273 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, poppy seed has more linoleic acid than beef per 100 grams.
| Beef | Poppy Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.013 G | 0.039 G |
| linoleic acid | 0.39 G | 28.295 G |
| Total | 0.403 G | 28.334 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Beef (Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, patty, cooked, broiled) and Poppy Seeds (Spices, poppy seed) .
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FAQ
Does beef or poppy seeds contain more calories in 100 grams?Both beef and poppy seeds are high in calories. Poppy seed has 90% more calories than beef - beef has 277 calories in 100g and poppy seed has 525 calories.
Is beef or poppy seeds better for protein?
Both beef and poppy seeds are high in protein. Beef has 40% more protein than poppy seed - beef has 25.4g of protein per 100 grams and poppy seed has 18g of protein.
Does beef or poppy seeds contain more calcium?
Poppy seed is a rich source of calcium and it has 40 times more calcium than beef - beef has 35mg of calcium in 100 grams and poppy seed has 1438mg of calcium.
Does beef or poppy seeds contain more iron?
Both beef and poppy seeds are high in iron. Poppy seed has 330% more iron than beef - beef has 2.3mg of iron in 100 grams and poppy seed has 9.8mg of iron.
Does beef or poppy seeds contain more potassium?
Both beef and poppy seeds are high in potassium. Poppy seed has 160% more potassium than beef - beef has 275mg of potassium in 100 grams and poppy seed has 719mg of potassium.