Spices & herbs

Spices, poppy seed

FDC 171330tsp (3 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 83 · -10 vs Spices & herbs median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Spices, poppy seed ranks among the most nutrient-dense foods we cover, scoring 83 of 100. Within spices & herbs it ranks 44 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of calcium (111% DV), an excellent source of magnesium (83% DV), an excellent source of dietary fiber (70% DV). Most of its 525 calories per 100 grams come from fat.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 18 g · 13%Carb 28.1 g · 20%Fat 41.6 g · 67%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories525 kcal26%
Total fat42 g53%
Saturated fat4.5 g23%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium26 mg1%
Carbohydrate28 g10%
Dietary fiber20 g70%
Sugars3 g
Protein18 g36%
Potassium719 mg15%
Calcium1440 mg111%
Iron9.8 mg54%
Magnesium347 mg83%
Vitamin C1 mg1%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin E1.8 mg12%

Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain

FDC 171330

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Calcium111% DV
Magnesium83% DV
Dietary fiber70% DV
Iron54% DV
Protein36% DV
Potassium15% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the spices & herbs median

Nutrient density83 vs 93 median
Protein / 100 g18 vs 9.7 median
Fiber / 100 g20 vs 15 median
Sodium / 100 g26 vs 35 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.

Spices, ginger, groundDensity 85 vs 83Spices, pumpkin pie spiceDensity 86 vs 83Spices, pepper, whiteDensity 88 vs 83

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