Poppy Seeds vs. Peas
Nutrition comparison of Poppy Seeds and Peas
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
poppy seeds
versus
peas
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in poppy seeds and peas:
- Both peas and poppy seeds are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Pea has signficantly less saturated fat than poppy seed.
- Pea is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Poppy seed has more thiamin and pantothenic acid, however, pea contains more niacin.
- Poppy seed is an excellent source of calcium, iron and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Poppy Seeds (Spices, poppy seed) and Peas (Peas, green, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Poppy seed is high in calories and pea has 85% less calories than poppy seed - pea has 81 calories per 100 grams and poppy seed has 525 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, poppy seeds is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to peas per calorie. Poppy seeds has a macronutrient ratio of 13:20:67 and for peas, 26:70:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Poppy Seeds | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 13% | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 20% | 70% |
| Fat | 67% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Pea has 49% less carbohydrates than poppy seed - pea has 14.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and poppy seed has 28.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both peas and poppy seeds are high in dietary fiber. Poppy seed has 242% more dietary fiber than pea - pea has 5.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and poppy seed has 19.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Peas and poppy seeds contain similar amounts of sugar - pea has 5.7g 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 232% more protein than pea - pea has 5.4g of protein per 100 grams and poppy seed has 18g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Pea has signficantly less saturated fat than poppy seed - pea has 0.07g of saturated fat per 100 grams and poppy seed has 4.5g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pea is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 39 times more Vitamin C than poppy seed - pea has 40mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and poppy seed has 1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Pea has more Vitamin A than poppy seed - pea has 38ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and poppy seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Poppy seed has 12 times more Vitamin E than pea - pea has 0.13mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and poppy seed has 1.8mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pea has more Vitamin K than poppy seed - pea has 24.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and poppy seed does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Poppy seed has more thiamin and pantothenic acid, however, pea contains more niacin. Both poppy seeds and peas contain significant amounts of riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Poppy Seeds | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.854 MG | 0.266 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.1 MG | 0.132 MG |
| Niacin | 0.896 MG | 2.09 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.324 MG | 0.104 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.247 MG | 0.169 MG |
| Folate | 82 UG | 65 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Poppy seed is an excellent source of calcium and it has 56 times more calcium than pea - pea has 25mg of calcium per 100 grams and poppy seed has 1438mg of calcium.
iron
Poppy seed is an excellent source of iron and it has 564% more iron than pea - pea has 1.5mg of iron per 100 grams and poppy seed has 9.8mg of iron.
potassium
Both peas and poppy seeds are high in potassium. Poppy seed has 195% more potassium than pea - pea has 244mg 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 pea per 100 grams.
| Poppy Seeds | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.273 G | 0.035 G |
| Total | 0.273 G | 0.035 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, poppy seed has more linoleic acid than pea per 100 grams.
| Poppy Seeds | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.039 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 28.295 G | 0.152 G |
| Total | 28.334 G | 0.152 G |
Customize your serving size
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Poppy Seeds (Spices, poppy seed) and Peas (Peas, green, raw) .
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FAQ
Does peas or poppy seeds contain more calories in 100 grams?Poppy seed is high in calories and pea has 90% less calories than poppy seed - pea has 81 calories in 100g and poppy seed has 525 calories.
Does peas or poppy seeds have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pea has 50% fewer carbohydrates than poppy seed - pea has 14.5g of carbs for 100g and poppy seed has 28.1g of carbohydrates.
Does peas or poppy seeds contain more calcium?
Poppy seed is a rich source of calcium and it has 56 times more calcium than pea - pea has 25mg of calcium in 100 grams and poppy seed has 1438mg of calcium.
Does peas or poppy seeds contain more iron?
Poppy seed is an abundant source of iron and it has 560% more iron than pea - pea has 1.5mg of iron in 100 grams and poppy seed has 9.8mg of iron.
Does peas or poppy seeds contain more potassium?
Both peas and poppy seeds are high in potassium. Poppy seed has 200% more potassium than pea - pea has 244mg of potassium in 100 grams and poppy seed has 719mg of potassium.