Egg vs. Poppy Seeds
Nutrition comparison of Egg and Poppy Seeds
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
egg
versus
poppy seeds
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in egg and poppy seeds:
- Both egg and poppy seeds are high in calcium, calories and protein.
- Egg has signficantly less carbohydrates than poppy seed.
- Egg is a great source of Vitamin D.
- Egg is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- Poppy seed has more thiamin and niacin, however, egg contains more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
- Poppy seed is an excellent source of dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Egg (Egg, whole, raw, fresh) and Poppy Seeds (Spices, poppy seed) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both egg and poppy seeds are high in calories. Poppy seed has 267% more calories than egg - egg has 143 calories per 100 grams and poppy seed has 525 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, egg is much heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and lighter in fat compared to poppy seeds per calorie. Egg has a macronutrient ratio of 36:2:62 and for poppy seeds, 13:20:67 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Egg | Poppy Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 36% | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 2% | 20% |
| Fat | 62% | 67% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Egg has signficantly less carbohydrates than poppy seed - egg has 0.72g of total carbs per 100 grams and poppy seed has 28.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Poppy seed is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than egg - poppy seed has 19.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and egg does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Egg and poppy seeds contain similar amounts of sugar - egg has 0.37g of sugar per 100 grams and poppy seed has 3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both egg and poppy seeds are high in protein. Poppy seed has 43% more protein than egg - egg has 12.6g of protein per 100 grams and poppy seed has 18g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Egg has 31% less saturated fat than poppy seed - egg has 3.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and poppy seed has 4.5g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both egg and poppy seeds are low in trans fat - egg has 0.04g of trans fat per 100 grams and poppy seed does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Egg is high in cholesterol and poppy seed has less cholesterol than egg - egg has 372mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and poppy seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Poppy seed has more Vitamin C than egg - poppy seed has 1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and egg does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Egg is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than poppy seed - egg has 160ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and poppy seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Egg is a great source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than poppy seed - egg has 82iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and poppy seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Egg and poppy seeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - egg has 1.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and poppy seed has 1.8mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Egg and poppy seeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - egg has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and poppy seed does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Poppy seed has more thiamin and niacin, however, egg contains more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12. Both egg and poppy seeds contain significant amounts of Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Egg | Poppy Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.04 MG | 0.854 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.457 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Niacin | 0.075 MG | 0.896 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.533 MG | 0.324 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.17 MG | 0.247 MG |
| Folate | 47 UG | 82 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.89 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both egg and poppy seeds are high in calcium. Poppy seed has 24 times more calcium than egg - egg has 56mg of calcium per 100 grams and poppy seed has 1438mg of calcium.
iron
Poppy seed is an excellent source of iron and it has 458% more iron than egg - egg has 1.8mg of iron per 100 grams and poppy seed has 9.8mg of iron.
potassium
Poppy seed is an excellent source of potassium and it has 421% more potassium than egg - egg has 138mg 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 egg per 100 grams, however, egg contains more dha than poppy seed per 100 grams.
| Egg | Poppy Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.048 G | 0.273 G |
| DHA | 0.058 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.007 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.113 G | 0.273 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, poppy seed has more linoleic acid than egg per 100 grams.
| Egg | Poppy Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.003 G | 0.039 G |
| linoleic acid | 1.555 G | 28.295 G |
| Total | 1.558 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: Egg (Egg, whole, raw, fresh) and Poppy Seeds (Spices, poppy seed) .
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FAQ
Does egg or poppy seeds contain more calories in 100 grams?Both egg and poppy seeds are high in calories. Poppy seed has 270% more calories than egg - egg has 143 calories in 100g and poppy seed has 525 calories.
Is egg or poppy seeds better for protein?
Both egg and poppy seeds are high in protein. Poppy seed has 40% more protein than egg - egg has 12.6g of protein per 100 grams and poppy seed has 18g of protein.
Does egg or poppy seeds contain more calcium?
Both egg and poppy seeds are high in calcium. Poppy seed has 24 times more calcium than egg - egg has 56mg of calcium in 100 grams and poppy seed has 1438mg of calcium.
Does egg or poppy seeds contain more iron?
Poppy seed is an abundant source of iron and it has 460% more iron than egg - egg has 1.8mg of iron in 100 grams and poppy seed has 9.8mg of iron.
Does egg or poppy seeds contain more potassium?
Poppy seed is a rich source of potassium and it has 420% more potassium than egg - egg has 138mg of potassium in 100 grams and poppy seed has 719mg of potassium.