Whole Milk vs. Poppy Seeds
Nutrition comparison of Whole Milk and Poppy Seeds
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
whole milk
versus
poppy seeds
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in whole milk and poppy seeds:
- Both whole milk and poppy seeds are high in calcium.
- Poppy seed has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, whole milk contains more Vitamin B12.
- Poppy seed is an excellent source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Whole milk has 59% less saturated fat than poppy seed.
- Whole milk has signficantly less carbohydrates than poppy seed.
- Whole milk has signficantly more Vitamin D than poppy seed.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Whole Milk (Milk, whole, 3.25% milkfat, with added vitamin D) and Poppy Seeds (Spices, poppy seed) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Poppy seed is high in calories and whole milk has 88% less calories than poppy seed - whole milk has 61 calories per 100 grams and poppy seed has 525 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, whole milk is heavier in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to poppy seeds per calorie. Whole milk has a macronutrient ratio of 21:32:48 and for poppy seeds, 13:20:67 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Whole Milk | Poppy Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 21% | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 32% | 20% |
| Fat | 48% | 67% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Whole milk has signficantly less carbohydrates than poppy seed - whole milk has 4.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and poppy seed has 28.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Poppy seed is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than whole milk - poppy seed has 19.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and whole milk does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Whole milk and poppy seeds contain similar amounts of sugar - whole milk has 5.1g 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 471% more protein than whole milk - whole milk has 3.2g of protein per 100 grams and poppy seed has 18g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Whole milk has 59% less saturated fat than poppy seed - whole milk has 1.9g of saturated fat per 100 grams and poppy seed has 4.5g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Poppy seed has less cholesterol than whole milk - whole milk has 10mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and poppy seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Poppy seed has more Vitamin C than whole milk - poppy seed has 1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and whole milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Whole milk has more Vitamin A than poppy seed - whole milk has 46ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and poppy seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Whole milk has signficantly more Vitamin D than poppy seed - whole milk has 51iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and poppy seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Poppy seed has 24 times more Vitamin E than whole milk - whole milk has 0.07mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and poppy seed has 1.8mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Whole milk and poppy seeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - whole milk has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and poppy seed does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Poppy seed has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, whole milk contains more Vitamin B12. Both whole milk and poppy seeds contain significant amounts of riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
| Whole Milk | Poppy Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.046 MG | 0.854 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.169 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Niacin | 0.089 MG | 0.896 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.373 MG | 0.324 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036 MG | 0.247 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 82 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.45 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both whole milk and poppy seeds are high in calcium. Poppy seed has 11 times more calcium than whole milk - whole milk has 113mg of calcium per 100 grams and poppy seed has 1438mg of calcium.
iron
Poppy seed is an excellent source of iron and it has 324 times more iron than whole milk - whole milk has 0.03mg of iron per 100 grams and poppy seed has 9.8mg of iron.
potassium
Poppy seed is an excellent source of potassium and it has 445% more potassium than whole milk - whole milk has 132mg 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 whole milk per 100 grams.
| Whole Milk | Poppy Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.075 G | 0.273 G |
| Total | 0.075 G | 0.273 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, poppy seed has more linoleic acid than whole milk per 100 grams.
| Whole Milk | Poppy Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.12 G | 28.295 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.039 G |
| Total | 0.12 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: Whole Milk (Milk, whole, 3.25% milkfat, with added vitamin D) and Poppy Seeds (Spices, poppy seed) .
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does whole milk or poppy seeds contain more calories in 100 grams?Poppy seed is high in calories and whole milk has 90% less calories than poppy seed - whole milk has 61 calories in 100g and poppy seed has 525 calories.
Does whole milk or poppy seeds have more carbohydrates?
By weight, whole milk has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than poppy seed - whole milk has 4.8g of carbs for 100g and poppy seed has 28.1g of carbohydrates.
Does whole milk or poppy seeds contain more calcium?
Both whole milk and poppy seeds are high in calcium. Poppy seed has 11 times more calcium than whole milk - whole milk has 113mg of calcium in 100 grams and poppy seed has 1438mg of calcium.
Does whole milk or poppy seeds contain more iron?
Poppy seed is an abundant source of iron and it has 324 times more iron than whole milk - whole milk has 0.03mg of iron in 100 grams and poppy seed has 9.8mg of iron.
Does whole milk or poppy seeds contain more potassium?
Poppy seed is a rich source of potassium and it has 450% more potassium than whole milk - whole milk has 132mg of potassium in 100 grams and poppy seed has 719mg of potassium.