Pistachio vs. Poppy Seeds
Nutrition comparison of Pistachio and Poppy Seeds
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
pistachio
versus
poppy seeds
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pistachio and poppy seeds:
- Both pistachio and poppy seeds are high in calcium, calories, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Pistachio has more riboflavin and Vitamin B6.
- Poppy seed has 61% less sugar than pistachio.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Pistachio (Nuts, pistachio nuts, dry roasted, without salt added) and Poppy Seeds (Spices, poppy seed) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both pistachio and poppy seeds are high in calories. Pistachio has a little more calories (9%) than poppy seed by weight - pistachio has 572 calories per 100 grams and poppy seed has 525 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, pistachio is similar to poppy seeds for protein, carbs and fat. Pistachio has a macronutrient ratio of 14:19:68 and for poppy seeds, 13:20:67 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Pistachio | Poppy Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 14% | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 19% | 20% |
| Fat | 68% | 67% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Pistachio and poppy seeds contain similar amounts of carbs - pistachio has 28.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and poppy seed has 28.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both pistachio and poppy seeds are high in dietary fiber. Poppy seed has 89% more dietary fiber than pistachio - pistachio has 10.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and poppy seed has 19.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Poppy seed has 61% less sugar than pistachio - pistachio has 7.7g of sugar per 100 grams and poppy seed has 3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both pistachio and poppy seeds are high in protein. Pistachio has 17% more protein than poppy seed - pistachio has 21.1g of protein per 100 grams and poppy seed has 18g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Pistachio is high in saturated fat and poppy seed has 20% less saturated fat than pistachio - pistachio has 5.6g of saturated fat per 100 grams and poppy seed has 4.5g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pistachio and poppy seeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - pistachio has 3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and poppy seed has 1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Pistachio has more Vitamin A than poppy seed - pistachio has 13ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and poppy seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Pistachio and poppy seeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pistachio has 2.2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and poppy seed has 1.8mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pistachio has more Vitamin K than poppy seed - pistachio has 13.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and poppy seed does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Pistachio has more riboflavin and Vitamin B6. Both pistachio and poppy seeds contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Pistachio | Poppy Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.695 MG | 0.854 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.234 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Niacin | 1.373 MG | 0.896 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.513 MG | 0.324 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.122 MG | 0.247 MG |
| Folate | 51 UG | 82 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both pistachio and poppy seeds are high in calcium. Poppy seed has 12 times more calcium than pistachio - pistachio has 107mg of calcium per 100 grams and poppy seed has 1438mg of calcium.
iron
Both pistachio and poppy seeds are high in iron. Poppy seed has 142% more iron than pistachio - pistachio has 4mg of iron per 100 grams and poppy seed has 9.8mg of iron.
potassium
Both pistachio and poppy seeds are high in potassium. Pistachio has 40% more potassium than poppy seed - pistachio has 1007mg 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 pistachio and poppy seeds contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Pistachio | Poppy Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.212 G | 0.273 G |
| Total | 0.212 G | 0.273 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, poppy seed has more linoleic acid than pistachio per 100 grams.
| Pistachio | Poppy Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.033 G | 0.039 G |
| linoleic acid | 13.125 G | 28.295 G |
| Total | 13.158 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: Pistachio (Nuts, pistachio nuts, dry roasted, without salt added) and Poppy Seeds (Spices, poppy seed) .
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FAQ
Does pistachio or poppy seeds contain more calories in 100 grams?Both pistachio and poppy seeds are high in calories. Pistachio has a little more calories ( 10%) than poppy seed by weight - pistachio has 572 calories in 100g and poppy seed has 525 calories.
Does pistachio or poppy seeds contain more calcium?
Both pistachio and poppy seeds are high in calcium. Poppy seed has 12 times more calcium than pistachio - pistachio has 107mg of calcium in 100 grams and poppy seed has 1438mg of calcium.
Does pistachio or poppy seeds contain more iron?
Both pistachio and poppy seeds are high in iron. Poppy seed has 140% more iron than pistachio - pistachio has 4mg of iron in 100 grams and poppy seed has 9.8mg of iron.
Does pistachio or poppy seeds contain more potassium?
Both pistachio and poppy seeds are high in potassium. Pistachio has 40% more potassium than poppy seed - pistachio has 1007mg of potassium in 100 grams and poppy seed has 719mg of potassium.