Poppy Seeds vs. Yellow Corn
Nutrition comparison of Poppy Seeds and Cooked Yellow Corn
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
poppy seeds
versus
cooked
yellow corn
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in poppy seeds and yellow corn:
- Both yellow corn and poppy seeds are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Poppy seed has more thiamin and folate, however, yellow corn contains more pantothenic acid.
- Poppy seed is an excellent source of calcium, iron and protein.
- Yellow corn has signficantly less saturated fat than poppy seed.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Poppy Seeds (Spices, poppy seed) and Yellow Corn (Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Poppy seed is high in calories and yellow corn has 82% less calories than poppy seed - yellow corn has 96 calories per 100 grams and poppy seed has 525 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, poppy seeds is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to yellow corn for protein. Poppy seeds has a macronutrient ratio of 13:20:68 and for yellow corn, 12:76:12 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Poppy Seeds | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 13% | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 20% | 76% |
| Fat | 68% | 12% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Yellow corn has 25% less carbohydrates than poppy seed - yellow corn has 21g of total carbs per 100 grams and poppy seed has 28.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both yellow corn and poppy seeds are high in dietary fiber. Poppy seed has 713% more dietary fiber than yellow corn - yellow corn has 2.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and poppy seed has 19.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Yellow corn and poppy seeds contain similar amounts of sugar - yellow corn has 4.5g 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 428% more protein than yellow corn - yellow corn has 3.4g of protein per 100 grams and poppy seed has 18g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Yellow corn has signficantly less saturated fat than poppy seed - yellow corn has 0.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and poppy seed has 4.5g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Yellow corn has 450% more Vitamin C than poppy seed - yellow corn has 5.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and poppy seed has 1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Yellow corn has more Vitamin A than poppy seed - yellow corn has 13ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and poppy seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Poppy seed has 18 times more Vitamin E than yellow corn - yellow corn has 0.09mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and poppy seed has 1.8mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Yellow corn and poppy seeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - yellow corn has 0.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and poppy seed does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Poppy seed has more thiamin and folate, however, yellow corn contains more pantothenic acid. Both poppy seeds and yellow corn contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
| Poppy Seeds | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.854 MG | 0.093 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.1 MG | 0.057 MG |
| Niacin | 0.896 MG | 1.683 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.324 MG | 0.792 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.247 MG | 0.139 MG |
| Folate | 82 UG | 23 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Poppy seed is an excellent source of calcium and it has 478 times more calcium than yellow corn - yellow corn has 3mg of calcium per 100 grams and poppy seed has 1438mg of calcium.
iron
Poppy seed is an excellent source of iron and it has 20 times more iron than yellow corn - yellow corn has 0.45mg of iron per 100 grams and poppy seed has 9.8mg of iron.
potassium
Both yellow corn and poppy seeds are high in potassium. Poppy seed has 230% more potassium than yellow corn - yellow corn has 218mg 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 yellow corn per 100 grams.
| Poppy Seeds | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.273 G | 0.018 G |
| Total | 0.273 G | 0.018 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, poppy seed has more linoleic acid than yellow corn per 100 grams.
| Poppy Seeds | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.039 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 28.295 G | 0.586 G |
| Total | 28.334 G | 0.586 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 Yellow Corn (Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt) .
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FAQ
Does yellow corn or poppy seeds contain more calories in 100 grams?Poppy seed is high in calories and yellow corn has 80% less calories than poppy seed - yellow corn has 96 calories in 100g and poppy seed has 525 calories.
Does yellow corn or poppy seeds have more carbohydrates?
By weight, yellow corn has 30% fewer carbohydrates than poppy seed - yellow corn has 21g of carbs for 100g and poppy seed has 28.1g of carbohydrates.
Does yellow corn or poppy seeds contain more calcium?
Poppy seed is a rich source of calcium and it has 478 times more calcium than yellow corn - yellow corn has 3mg of calcium in 100 grams and poppy seed has 1438mg of calcium.
Does yellow corn or poppy seeds contain more iron?
Poppy seed is an abundant source of iron and it has 20 times more iron than yellow corn - yellow corn has 0.45mg of iron in 100 grams and poppy seed has 9.8mg of iron.
Does yellow corn or poppy seeds contain more potassium?
Both yellow corn and poppy seeds are high in potassium. Poppy seed has 230% more potassium than yellow corn - yellow corn has 218mg of potassium in 100 grams and poppy seed has 719mg of potassium.