Poppy Seeds vs. Tumeric
Nutrition comparison of Poppy Seeds and Tumeric
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
poppy seeds
versus
tumeric
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in poppy seeds and tumeric:
- Both poppy seeds and tumeric are high in calcium, calories, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Poppy seed has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Tumeric has 59% less saturated fat than poppy seed.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Poppy Seeds (Spices, poppy seed) and Tumeric (Spices, turmeric, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both poppy seeds and tumeric are high in calories. Poppy seed has 68% more calories than tumeric - poppy seed has 525 calories per 100 grams and tumeric has 312 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, poppy seeds is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to tumeric for protein. Poppy seeds has a macronutrient ratio of 13:20:68 and for tumeric, 12:79:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Poppy Seeds | Tumeric | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 13% | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 20% | 79% |
| Fat | 68% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Tumeric is high in carbohydrates and poppy seed has 58% less carbohydrates than tumeric - poppy seed has 28.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and tumeric has 67.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both poppy seeds and tumeric are high in dietary fiber. Tumeric has 16% more dietary fiber than poppy seed - poppy seed has 19.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and tumeric has 22.7g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Poppy seeds and tumeric contain similar amounts of sugar - poppy seed has 3g of sugar per 100 grams and tumeric has 3.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both poppy seeds and tumeric are high in protein. Poppy seed has 86% more protein than tumeric - poppy seed has 18g of protein per 100 grams and tumeric has 9.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Tumeric has 59% less saturated fat than poppy seed - poppy seed has 4.5g of saturated fat per 100 grams and tumeric has 1.8g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both tumeric and poppy seeds are low in trans fat - tumeric has 0.06g of trans fat per 100 grams and poppy seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Poppy seeds and tumeric contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - poppy seed has 1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and tumeric has 0.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin E
Tumeric has 150% more Vitamin E than poppy seed - poppy seed has 1.8mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and tumeric has 4.4mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Tumeric has more Vitamin K than poppy seed - tumeric has 13.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and poppy seed does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Poppy seed has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both poppy seeds and tumeric contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
| Poppy Seeds | Tumeric | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.854 MG | 0.058 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.1 MG | 0.15 MG |
| Niacin | 0.896 MG | 1.35 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.324 MG | 0.542 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.247 MG | 0.107 MG |
| Folate | 82 UG | 20 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both poppy seeds and tumeric are high in calcium. Poppy seed has 756% more calcium than tumeric - poppy seed has 1438mg of calcium per 100 grams and tumeric has 168mg of calcium.
iron
Both poppy seeds and tumeric are high in iron. Tumeric has 464% more iron than poppy seed - poppy seed has 9.8mg of iron per 100 grams and tumeric has 55mg of iron.
potassium
Both poppy seeds and tumeric are high in potassium. Tumeric has 189% more potassium than poppy seed - poppy seed has 719mg of potassium per 100 grams and tumeric has 2080mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, poppy seed has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than tumeric per 100 grams.
| Poppy Seeds | Tumeric | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.273 G | 0.084 G |
| Total | 0.273 G | 0.084 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, poppy seed has more linoleic acid than tumeric per 100 grams.
| Poppy Seeds | Tumeric | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.081 G |
| linoleic acid | 28.295 G | 0.672 G |
| Total | 28.295 G | 0.753 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 Tumeric (Spices, turmeric, ground) .
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FAQ
Does poppy seeds or tumeric contain more calories in 100 grams?Both poppy seeds and tumeric are high in calories. Poppy seed has 70% more calories than tumeric - poppy seed has 525 calories in 100g and tumeric has 312 calories.
Does poppy seeds or tumeric have more carbohydrates?
By weight, tumeric is high in carbohydrates and poppy seed has 60% fewer carbohydrates than tumeric - poppy seed has 28.1g of carbs for 100g and tumeric has 67.1g of carbohydrates.
Does poppy seeds or tumeric contain more calcium?
Both poppy seeds and tumeric are high in calcium. Poppy seed has 760% more calcium than tumeric - poppy seed has 1438mg of calcium in 100 grams and tumeric has 168mg of calcium.
Does poppy seeds or tumeric contain more iron?
Both poppy seeds and tumeric are high in iron. Tumeric has 460% more iron than poppy seed - poppy seed has 9.8mg of iron in 100 grams and tumeric has 55mg of iron.
Does poppy seeds or tumeric contain more potassium?
Both poppy seeds and tumeric are high in potassium. Tumeric has 190% more potassium than poppy seed - poppy seed has 719mg of potassium in 100 grams and tumeric has 2080mg of potassium.