Opium Poppy · Papaver somniferum
Spices, poppy seed
Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion
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Very good nutrient density 38/100
How many beneficial nutrients Spices, poppy seed delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.
Caloric ratio
Where the calories in Spices, poppy seed come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.
20% from carbs
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Carbs 20%28.1 g per serving
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Fat 67%41.6 g per serving
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Protein 13%18.0 g per serving
What Spices, poppy seed is a good source of
Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value. Bold figures are an excellent source (20%+ DV).
Full nutrition breakdown
- Beneficial
- Moderate
- Limit
- Neutral
Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.
| Carbohydrates | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 28.1 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.5 g | |
| Total Sugars | 3.0 g | — |
| Sucrose | 2.3 g | — |
| Glucose | 0.4 g | — |
| Fructose | 0.3 g | — |
| Lactose | 0.0 g | — |
| Maltose | 0.0 g | — |
| Galactose | 0.0 g | — |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 41.6 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.0 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 28.6 g | — |
| Trans Fat | 0.0 g | — |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 273.0 mg | — |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids | 28,295.0 mg | — |
| Butyric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Caproic Acid | 37.0 mg | — |
| Caprylic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Capric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Lauric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Myristic Acid | 77.0 mg | — |
| Palmitic Acid | 3,581.0 mg | — |
| Stearic Acid | 782.0 mg | — |
| Arachidic Acid | 39.0 mg | — |
| Behenic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Palmitoleic Acid | 39.0 mg | — |
| Oleic Acid | 5,864.0 mg | — |
| Gadoleic Acid | 78.0 mg | — |
| Erucic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Nervonic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Linoleic Acid | 28,295.0 mg | — |
| alpha-Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 273.0 mg | — |
| gamma-Linolenic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Arachidonic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0.0 mg | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0.0 mg | — |
| Protein & Amino Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 18.0 g | |
| Histidine | 471.0 mg | — |
| Isoleucine | 819.0 mg | — |
| Leucine | 1,321.0 mg | — |
| Lysine | 952.0 mg | — |
| Methionine | 502.0 mg | — |
| Phenylalanine | 758.0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 686.0 mg | — |
| Tryptophan | 184.0 mg | — |
| Valine | 1,095.0 mg | — |
| Alanine | 839.0 mg | — |
| Arginine | 1,945.0 mg | — |
| Aspartic Acid | 2,365.0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 297.0 mg | — |
| Glutamic Acid | 4,299.0 mg | — |
| Glycine | 952.0 mg | — |
| Proline | 2,754.0 mg | — |
| Serine | 952.0 mg | — |
| Tyrosine | 727.0 mg | — |
| Vitamins | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 0.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin C | 1.0 mg | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin E | 1.8 mg | |
| Vitamin K | 0.0 mcg | |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.9 mg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.9 mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2 mg | |
| Folate (B9) | 82.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.0 mcg | |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5) | 0.3 mg | |
| Choline | 8.8 mg | |
| Betaine | 0.9 mg | — |
| Minerals | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 1,438.0 mg | |
| Iron | 9.8 mg | |
| Magnesium | 347.0 mg | |
| Phosphorus | 870.0 mg | |
| Potassium | 719.0 mg | |
| Sodium | 26.0 mg | |
| Zinc | 7.9 mg | |
| Copper | 1.6 mg | |
| Manganese | 6.7 mg | |
| Selenium | 13.5 mcg |
| Sterols | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | |
| Phytosterols | ~ | — |
| Campesterol | 29.0 mg | — |
| Stigmasterol | 7.0 mg | — |
| Beta-sitosterol | 109.0 mg | — |
| Other | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 0.0 g | — |
| Caffeine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Theobromine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Ash | 6.4 g | — |
About Spices, poppy seed
Poppy seeds are the tiny, kidney-shaped seeds of the opium poppy (Papaver somniferum), harvested from the dried seed pod and used as a food and spice for thousands of years; the mature seeds are a culinary staple and do not produce the effects associated with other parts of the plant. Slate-blue to grayish in the common variety and creamy white in others, they have a pleasant crunch and a mild, sweet, nutty flavor that deepens when toasted.
Poppy seeds are rich in healthy fats, plant protein, fiber, calcium, magnesium, and manganese. They are sprinkled over breads, bagels, rolls, and crackers, stirred into dressings and noodle dishes, and most famously ground into a sweet, rich filling for the pastries, strudels, and cakes of Central and Eastern Europe. In South Asian cooking, white poppy seeds are ground to thicken and enrich curries.
Store poppy seeds in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer, since their oils can turn rancid.
Source: USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Spices, poppy seed?
There are 525 calories in 100 g of Spices, poppy seed, or about 46 calories in 1 tbsp (9 g).
How much protein is in Spices, poppy seed?
Spices, poppy seed contains 18.0 g of protein per 100 g.
How many carbs are in Spices, poppy seed?
Spices, poppy seed has 28.1 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in Spices, poppy seed?
Spices, poppy seed provides 41.6 g of total fat per 100 g.
What is Spices, poppy seed a good source of?
Spices, poppy seed is an excellent source of Manganese (292% DV), Copper (181% DV), Calcium (111% DV), Magnesium (83% DV), Zinc (72% DV) and Thiamin (B1) (71% DV) and a good source of Vitamin B6, Potassium and Vitamin E (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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