Pork vs. Poppy Seeds
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Pork and Poppy Seeds
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
pork
versus
poppy seeds
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pork and poppy seeds:
- Both pork and poppy seeds are high in calories, potassium and protein.
- Poppy seed is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber and iron.
- Pork has more riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B12, however, poppy seed contains more folate.
- Pork has signficantly less carbohydrates than poppy seed.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Pork (Pork, fresh, ground, cooked) and Poppy Seeds (Spices, poppy seed) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both pork and poppy seeds are high in calories. Poppy seed has 77% more calories than pork - pork has 297 calories per 100 grams and poppy seed has 525 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, pork is much heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to poppy seeds for fat. Pork has a macronutrient ratio of 36:0:65 and for poppy seeds, 13:20:68 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Pork | Poppy Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 36% | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 20% |
| Fat | 65% | 68% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Pork has signficantly less carbohydrates than poppy seed - poppy seed has 28.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and pork does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Poppy seed is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than pork - poppy seed has 19.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pork does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Pork has less sugar than poppy seed - poppy seed has 3g of sugar per 100 grams and pork does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both pork and poppy seeds are high in protein. Pork has 43% more protein than poppy seed - pork has 25.7g of protein per 100 grams and poppy seed has 18g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Pork is high in saturated fat and poppy seed has 41% less saturated fat than pork - pork has 7.7g of saturated fat per 100 grams and poppy seed has 4.5g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Poppy seed has less cholesterol than pork - pork has 94mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and poppy seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pork and poppy seeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - pork has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and poppy seed has 1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Pork and poppy seeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - pork has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and poppy seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Pork has more Vitamin D than poppy seed - pork has 21iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and poppy seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Poppy seed has 743% more Vitamin E than pork - pork has 0.21mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and poppy seed has 1.8mg of Vitamin E.
The B Vitamins
Pork has more riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B12, however, poppy seed contains more folate. Both pork and poppy seeds contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Pork | Poppy Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.706 MG | 0.854 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.22 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Niacin | 4.206 MG | 0.896 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.52 MG | 0.324 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.391 MG | 0.247 MG |
| Folate | 6 UG | 82 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.54 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Poppy seed is an excellent source of calcium and it has 64 times more calcium than pork - pork has 22mg of calcium per 100 grams and poppy seed has 1438mg of calcium.
iron
Poppy seed is an excellent source of iron and it has 657% more iron than pork - pork has 1.3mg of iron per 100 grams and poppy seed has 9.8mg of iron.
potassium
Both pork and poppy seeds are high in potassium. Poppy seed has 99% more potassium than pork - pork has 362mg 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 pork per 100 grams.
| Pork | Poppy Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.07 G | 0.273 G |
| Total | 0.07 G | 0.273 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, poppy seed has more linoleic acid than pork per 100 grams.
| Pork | Poppy Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.64 G | 28.295 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.039 G |
| Total | 1.64 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: Pork (Pork, fresh, ground, cooked) and Poppy Seeds (Spices, poppy seed) .
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FAQ
Does pork or poppy seeds contain more calories in 100 grams?Both pork and poppy seeds are high in calories. Poppy seed has 80% more calories than pork - pork has 297 calories in 100g and poppy seed has 525 calories.
Is pork or poppy seeds better for protein?
Both pork and poppy seeds are high in protein. Pork has 40% more protein than poppy seed - pork has 25.7g of protein per 100 grams and poppy seed has 18g of protein.
Does pork or poppy seeds contain more calcium?
Poppy seed is a rich source of calcium and it has 64 times more calcium than pork - pork has 22mg of calcium in 100 grams and poppy seed has 1438mg of calcium.
Does pork or poppy seeds contain more iron?
Poppy seed is an abundant source of iron and it has 660% more iron than pork - pork has 1.3mg of iron in 100 grams and poppy seed has 9.8mg of iron.
Does pork or poppy seeds contain more potassium?
Both pork and poppy seeds are high in potassium. Poppy seed has 100% more potassium than pork - pork has 362mg of potassium in 100 grams and poppy seed has 719mg of potassium.