Breadfruit Seeds vs. Poppy Seeds
Nutrition comparison of Breadfruit Seeds and Poppy Seeds
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
breadfruit seeds
versus
poppy seeds
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in breadfruit seeds and poppy seeds:
- Both breadfruit seeds and poppy seeds are high in calcium, calories, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Breadfruit seed has signficantly less saturated fat than poppy seed.
- Breadfruit seed is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Poppy seed has more thiamin, however, breadfruit seed contains more niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Breadfruit Seeds (Seeds, breadnut tree seeds, dried) and Poppy Seeds (Spices, poppy seed) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both breadfruit seeds and poppy seeds are high in calories. Poppy seed has 43% more calories than breadfruit seed - breadfruit seed has 367 calories per 100 grams and poppy seed has 525 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, breadfruit seeds is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to poppy seeds per calorie. Breadfruit seeds has a macronutrient ratio of 9:87:4 and for poppy seeds, 13:20:67 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Breadfruit Seeds | Poppy Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9% | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 87% | 20% |
| Fat | 4% | 67% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Breadfruit seed is high in carbohydrates and poppy seed has 65% less carbohydrates than breadfruit seed - breadfruit seed has 79.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and poppy seed has 28.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both breadfruit seeds and poppy seeds are high in dietary fiber. Poppy seed has 31% more dietary fiber than breadfruit seed - breadfruit seed has 14.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and poppy seed has 19.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Breadfruit seed has less sugar than poppy seed - poppy seed has 3g of sugar per 100 grams and breadfruit seed does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both breadfruit seeds and poppy seeds are high in protein. Poppy seed has 109% more protein than breadfruit seed - breadfruit seed has 8.6g of protein per 100 grams and poppy seed has 18g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Breadfruit seed has signficantly less saturated fat than poppy seed - breadfruit seed has 0.45g of saturated fat per 100 grams and poppy seed has 4.5g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Breadfruit seed is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 45 times more Vitamin C than poppy seed - breadfruit seed has 46.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and poppy seed has 1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Breadfruit seed has more Vitamin A than poppy seed - breadfruit seed has 11ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and poppy seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Poppy seed has more Vitamin E than breadfruit seed - poppy seed has 1.8mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and breadfruit seed does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Poppy seed has more thiamin, however, breadfruit seed contains more niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both breadfruit seeds and poppy seeds contain significant amounts of riboflavin and folate.
| Breadfruit Seeds | Poppy Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.03 MG | 0.854 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.14 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Niacin | 2.1 MG | 0.896 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.875 MG | 0.324 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.685 MG | 0.247 MG |
| Folate | 113 UG | 82 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both breadfruit seeds and poppy seeds are high in calcium. Poppy seed has 14 times more calcium than breadfruit seed - breadfruit seed has 94mg of calcium per 100 grams and poppy seed has 1438mg of calcium.
iron
Both breadfruit seeds and poppy seeds are high in iron. Poppy seed has 112% more iron than breadfruit seed - breadfruit seed has 4.6mg of iron per 100 grams and poppy seed has 9.8mg of iron.
potassium
Both breadfruit seeds and poppy seeds are high in potassium. Breadfruit seed has 180% more potassium than poppy seed - breadfruit seed has 2011mg of potassium per 100 grams and poppy seed has 719mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both breadfruit seeds and poppy seeds contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Breadfruit Seeds | Poppy Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.207 G | 0.273 G |
| Total | 0.207 G | 0.273 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, poppy seed has more linoleic acid than breadfruit seed per 100 grams.
| Breadfruit Seeds | Poppy Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.69 G | 28.295 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.039 G |
| Total | 0.69 G | 28.334 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Breadfruit Seeds or Poppy Seeds .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Breadfruit Seeds (Seeds, breadnut tree seeds, dried) and Poppy Seeds (Spices, poppy seed) .
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FAQ
Does breadfruit seeds or poppy seeds contain more calories in 100 grams?Both breadfruit seeds and poppy seeds are high in calories. Poppy seed has 40% more calories than breadfruit seed - breadfruit seed has 367 calories in 100g and poppy seed has 525 calories.
Does breadfruit seeds or poppy seeds have more carbohydrates?
By weight, breadfruit seed is high in carbohydrates and poppy seed has 70% fewer carbohydrates than breadfruit seed - breadfruit seed has 79.4g of carbs for 100g and poppy seed has 28.1g of carbohydrates.
Does breadfruit seeds or poppy seeds contain more calcium?
Both breadfruit seeds and poppy seeds are high in calcium. Poppy seed has 14 times more calcium than breadfruit seed - breadfruit seed has 94mg of calcium in 100 grams and poppy seed has 1438mg of calcium.
Does breadfruit seeds or poppy seeds contain more iron?
Both breadfruit seeds and poppy seeds are high in iron. Poppy seed has 110% more iron than breadfruit seed - breadfruit seed has 4.6mg of iron in 100 grams and poppy seed has 9.8mg of iron.
Does breadfruit seeds or poppy seeds contain more potassium?
Both breadfruit seeds and poppy seeds are high in potassium. Breadfruit seed has 180% more potassium than poppy seed - breadfruit seed has 2011mg of potassium in 100 grams and poppy seed has 719mg of potassium.