Poppy Seeds vs. Carrots
Nutrition comparison of Poppy Seeds and Carrots
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
poppy seeds
versus
carrots
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in poppy seeds and carrots:
- Both carrots and poppy seeds are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Carrot has 66% less carbohydrates than poppy seed.
- Carrot has signficantly less saturated fat than poppy seed.
- Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- Poppy seed has more thiamin and folate.
- Poppy seed is an excellent source of calcium, iron and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Poppy Seeds (Spices, poppy seed) and Carrots (Carrots, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Poppy seed is high in calories and carrot has 92% less calories than poppy seed - carrot has 41 calories per 100 grams and poppy seed has 525 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, poppy seeds is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to carrots per calorie. Poppy seeds has a macronutrient ratio of 13:20:67 and for carrots, 9:87:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Poppy Seeds | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 13% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 20% | 87% |
| Fat | 67% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Carrot has 66% less carbohydrates than poppy seed - carrot has 9.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and poppy seed has 28.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both carrots and poppy seeds are high in dietary fiber. Poppy seed has 596% more dietary fiber than carrot - carrot has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and poppy seed has 19.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Carrots and poppy seeds contain similar amounts of sugar - carrot has 4.7g of sugar per 100 grams and poppy seed has 3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Poppy seed is an excellent source of protein and it has 18 times more protein than carrot - carrot has 0.93g of protein per 100 grams and poppy seed has 18g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Carrot has signficantly less saturated fat than poppy seed - carrot has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and poppy seed has 4.5g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Carrot has 490% more Vitamin C than poppy seed - carrot has 5.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and poppy seed has 1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than poppy seed - carrot has 835ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and poppy seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Carrots and poppy seeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - carrot has 0.66mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and poppy seed has 1.8mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Carrot has more Vitamin K than poppy seed - carrot has 13.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and poppy seed does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Poppy seed has more thiamin and folate. Both poppy seeds and carrots contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Poppy Seeds | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.854 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.1 MG | 0.058 MG |
| Niacin | 0.896 MG | 0.983 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.324 MG | 0.273 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.247 MG | 0.138 MG |
| Folate | 82 UG | 19 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Poppy seed is an excellent source of calcium and it has 42 times more calcium than carrot - carrot has 33mg of calcium per 100 grams and poppy seed has 1438mg of calcium.
iron
Poppy seed is an excellent source of iron and it has 31 times more iron than carrot - carrot has 0.3mg of iron per 100 grams and poppy seed has 9.8mg of iron.
potassium
Both carrots and poppy seeds are high in potassium. Poppy seed has 125% more potassium than carrot - carrot has 320mg 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 carrot per 100 grams.
| Poppy Seeds | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.273 G | 0.002 G |
| Total | 0.273 G | 0.002 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, poppy seed has more linoleic acid than carrot per 100 grams.
| Poppy Seeds | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.039 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 28.295 G | 0.1 G |
| Total | 28.334 G | 0.1 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: Poppy Seeds (Spices, poppy seed) and Carrots (Carrots, raw) .
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FAQ
Does carrots or poppy seeds contain more calories in 100 grams?Poppy seed is high in calories and carrot has 90% less calories than poppy seed - carrot has 41 calories in 100g and poppy seed has 525 calories.
Does carrots or poppy seeds have more carbohydrates?
By weight, carrot has 70% fewer carbohydrates than poppy seed - carrot has 9.6g of carbs for 100g and poppy seed has 28.1g of carbohydrates.
Does carrots or poppy seeds contain more calcium?
Poppy seed is a rich source of calcium and it has 42 times more calcium than carrot - carrot has 33mg of calcium in 100 grams and poppy seed has 1438mg of calcium.
Does carrots or poppy seeds contain more iron?
Poppy seed is an abundant source of iron and it has 31 times more iron than carrot - carrot has 0.3mg of iron in 100 grams and poppy seed has 9.8mg of iron.
Does carrots or poppy seeds contain more potassium?
Both carrots and poppy seeds are high in potassium. Poppy seed has 130% more potassium than carrot - carrot has 320mg of potassium in 100 grams and poppy seed has 719mg of potassium.