Apple vs. Poppy Seeds

Nutrition comparison of Apple and Poppy Seeds


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of apple versus poppy seeds (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in apple and poppy seeds:

  • Both poppy seeds and apple are high in dietary fiber.
  • Apple has 51% less carbohydrates than poppy seed.
  • Apple has signficantly less saturated fat than poppy seed.
  • Poppy seed has 71% less sugar than apple.
  • Poppy seed has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
  • Poppy seed is an excellent source of calcium, iron, potassium and protein.
Detailed nutritional comparison of apple and poppy seeds is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Apple (Apples, raw, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) and Poppy Seeds (Spices, poppy seed) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Poppy seed is high in calories and apple has 90% less calories than poppy seed - poppy seed has 525 calories per 100 grams and apple has 52 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, apple is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to poppy seeds per calorie. Apple has a macronutrient ratio of 2:95:3 and for poppy seeds, 13:20:67 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Apple Poppy Seeds
Protein 2% 13%
Carbohydrates 95% 20%
Fat 3% 67%
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carbohydrates

Apple has 51% less carbohydrates than poppy seed - poppy seed has 28.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and apple has 13.8g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Both poppy seeds and apple are high in dietary fiber. Poppy seed has 713% more dietary fiber than apple - poppy seed has 19.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and apple has 2.4g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Poppy seed has 71% less sugar than apple - poppy seed has 3g of sugar per 100 grams and apple has 10.4g of sugar.

Protein

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Poppy seed is an excellent source of protein and it has 68 times more protein than apple - poppy seed has 18g of protein per 100 grams and apple has 0.26g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Apple has signficantly less saturated fat than poppy seed - poppy seed has 4.5g of saturated fat per 100 grams and apple has 0.03g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Apple has 360% more Vitamin C than poppy seed - poppy seed has 1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and apple has 4.6mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Apple and poppy seeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - apple has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and poppy seed does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Poppy seed has 883% more Vitamin E than apple - poppy seed has 1.8mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and apple has 0.18mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Apple and poppy seeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - apple has 2.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and poppy seed does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Poppy seed has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.

Apple Poppy Seeds
Thiamin 0.017 MG 0.854 MG
Riboflavin 0.026 MG 0.1 MG
Niacin 0.091 MG 0.896 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.061 MG 0.324 MG
Vitamin B6 0.041 MG 0.247 MG
Folate 3 UG 82 UG

Minerals

calcium

Poppy seed is an excellent source of calcium and it has 238 times more calcium than apple - poppy seed has 1438mg of calcium per 100 grams and apple has 6mg of calcium.

iron

Poppy seed is an excellent source of iron and it has 80 times more iron than apple - poppy seed has 9.8mg of iron per 100 grams and apple has 0.12mg of iron.

potassium

Poppy seed is an excellent source of potassium and it has 572% more potassium than apple - poppy seed has 719mg of potassium per 100 grams and apple has 107mg of potassium.

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, poppy seed has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than apple per 100 grams.

Apple Poppy Seeds
alpha linoleic acid 0.009 G 0.273 G
Total 0.009 G 0.273 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, poppy seed has more linoleic acid than apple per 100 grams.

Apple Poppy Seeds
linoleic acid 0.043 G 28.295 G
other omega 6 ~ 0.039 G
Total 0.043 G 28.334 G



Customize your serving size


The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Apple or Poppy Seeds .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Apple (Apples, raw, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) and Poppy Seeds (Spices, poppy seed) .

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FAQ

Does poppy seeds or apple contain more calories in 100 grams?
Poppy seed is high in calories and apple has 90% less calories than poppy seed - poppy seed has 525 calories in 100g and apple has 52 calories.

Does poppy seeds or apple have more carbohydrates?
By weight, apple has 50% fewer carbohydrates than poppy seed - poppy seed has 28.1g of carbs for 100g and apple has 13.8g of carbohydrates.

Does poppy seeds or apple contain more calcium?
Poppy seed is a rich source of calcium and it has 238 times more calcium than apple - poppy seed has 1438mg of calcium in 100 grams and apple has 6mg of calcium.

Does poppy seeds or apple contain more iron?
Poppy seed is an abundant source of iron and it has 80 times more iron than apple - poppy seed has 9.8mg of iron in 100 grams and apple has 0.12mg of iron.

Does poppy seeds or apple contain more potassium?
Poppy seed is a rich source of potassium and it has 570% more potassium than apple - poppy seed has 719mg of potassium in 100 grams and apple has 107mg of potassium.