Miso vs. Poppy Seeds
Nutrition comparison of Miso and Poppy Seeds
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
miso
versus
poppy seeds
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in miso and poppy seeds:
- Both poppy seeds and miso are high in calcium, calories, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Miso has 3.4 times less saturated fat than poppy seed.
- Poppy seed has more thiamin and folate, however, miso contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Miso (Miso) and Poppy Seeds (Spices, poppy seed) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both poppy seeds and miso are high in calories. Poppy seed has 165% more calories than miso - poppy seed has 525 calories per 100 grams and miso has 198 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, miso is heavier in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to poppy seeds per calorie. Miso has a macronutrient ratio of 25:49:26 and for poppy seeds, 13:20:67 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Miso | Poppy Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 25% | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 49% | 20% |
| Fat | 26% | 67% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Poppy seeds and miso contain similar amounts of carbs - poppy seed has 28.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and miso has 25.4g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both poppy seeds and miso are high in dietary fiber. Poppy seed has 261% more dietary fiber than miso - poppy seed has 19.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and miso has 5.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Poppy seeds and miso contain similar amounts of sugar - poppy seed has 3g of sugar per 100 grams and miso has 6.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both poppy seeds and miso are high in protein. Poppy seed has 41% more protein than miso - poppy seed has 18g of protein per 100 grams and miso has 12.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Miso has 3.4 times less saturated fat than poppy seed - poppy seed has 4.5g of saturated fat per 100 grams and miso has 1g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Poppy seed has more Vitamin C than miso - poppy seed has 1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and miso does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Miso and poppy seeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - miso has 4ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and poppy seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Poppy seed has 176 times more Vitamin E than miso - poppy seed has 1.8mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and miso has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Miso has more Vitamin K than poppy seed - miso has 29.3ug 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, miso contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12. Both miso and poppy seeds contain significant amounts of niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Miso | Poppy Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.098 MG | 0.854 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.233 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Niacin | 0.906 MG | 0.896 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.337 MG | 0.324 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.199 MG | 0.247 MG |
| Folate | 19 UG | 82 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.08 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both poppy seeds and miso are high in calcium. Poppy seed has 24 times more calcium than miso - poppy seed has 1438mg of calcium per 100 grams and miso has 57mg of calcium.
iron
Both poppy seeds and miso are high in iron. Poppy seed has 292% more iron than miso - poppy seed has 9.8mg of iron per 100 grams and miso has 2.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both poppy seeds and miso are high in potassium. Poppy seed has 242% more potassium than miso - poppy seed has 719mg of potassium per 100 grams and miso has 210mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both miso and poppy seeds contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Miso | Poppy Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.405 G | 0.273 G |
| Total | 0.405 G | 0.273 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, poppy seed has more linoleic acid than miso per 100 grams.
| Miso | Poppy Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 2.479 G | 28.295 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.039 G |
| Total | 2.479 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: Miso (Miso) and Poppy Seeds (Spices, poppy seed) .
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FAQ
Does poppy seeds or miso contain more calories in 100 grams?Both poppy seeds and miso are high in calories. Poppy seed has 170% more calories than miso - poppy seed has 525 calories in 100g and miso has 198 calories.
Does poppy seeds or miso have more carbohydrates?
By weight, poppy seeds and miso contain similar amounts of carbs - poppy seed has 28.1g of carbs for 100g and miso has 25.4g of carbohydrates.
Does poppy seeds or miso contain more calcium?
Both poppy seeds and miso are high in calcium. Poppy seed has 24 times more calcium than miso - poppy seed has 1438mg of calcium in 100 grams and miso has 57mg of calcium.
Does poppy seeds or miso contain more iron?
Both poppy seeds and miso are high in iron. Poppy seed has 290% more iron than miso - poppy seed has 9.8mg of iron in 100 grams and miso has 2.5mg of iron.
Does poppy seeds or miso contain more potassium?
Both poppy seeds and miso are high in potassium. Poppy seed has 240% more potassium than miso - poppy seed has 719mg of potassium in 100 grams and miso has 210mg of potassium.