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Poppy Seeds

Poppy Seeds

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Poppy seeds are small, oil-rich seeds harvested from the dried seed pods of the opium poppy (Papaver somniferum), valued for their nutty flavor and crunchy texture. These slate-blue seeds are particularly rich in dietary fiber, calcium, and magnesium, while their high unsaturated fat content makes them prone to rancidity if stored improperly. Though traditionally used as a topping for baked goods and in pastry fillings, their mild sweetness also complements salad dressings and savory dishes, with culinary varieties containing only trace amounts of opiate alkaloids.

Macro Impact

A 1 tbsp serving contains 48 calories, 2g protein, 3g carbs, and 4g fat.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 tbsp (9 g)
Amount per serving
Calories48
% Daily Value*
Total Fat4g
5%
Saturated Fat0.4g
2%
Trans Fat0g
Polyunsaturated Fat3g
Monounsaturated Fat0.5g
Cholesterol0mg
0%
Sodium2mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate3g
1%
Dietary Fiber2g
6%
Total Sugars0.3g
Includes Added Sugars0g
0%
Protein2g
Vitamin D0mcg
0%
Calcium130mg
10%
Iron0.9mg
5%
Potassium64mg
1%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet.

Nutrient Breakdown

Nutrient breakdown based on appropriate daily intake recommendations for a 175lb adult.

Carbs
Total Carbs
3 / 275 g
1%
Fiber
2 / 28 g
6%
Sugars
0 g
Added Sugars
0 / 50 g
0%
Soluble Fiber
0 g
Insoluble Fiber
0 g
Sugar Alcohols
0 g
Xylitol
0 g
Sorbitol
0 g
Other Carbohydrates
1 g
Fat
Total Fat
4 / 78 g
5%
Monounsaturated
1 / 31 g
2%
Polyunsaturated
3 / 23 g
11%
Saturated
0 / 23 g
2%
Trans
0 g
Cholesterol
0 / 300 g
0%
Omega 3
0 / 5 g
1%
Omega 6
3 / 19 g
14%
Omega 9
1 g
Protein
Protein
2 / 80 g
2%
Amino Acids
Histidine
0 / 3 g
1%
Isoleucine
0 / 2 g
5%
Leucine
0 / 3 g
4%
Lysine
0 / 2 g
4%
Methionine
0 / 1 g
4%
Phenylalanine
0 / 2 g
4%
Threonine
0 / 1 g
6%
Tryptophan
0 / 0 g
6%
Valine
0 / 2 g
5%
Arginine
0 g
Cysteine
0 g
Cystine
0 g
Tyrosine
0 g
Alanine
0 g
Aspartic Acid
0 g
Glutamic Acid
0 g
Glycine
0 g
Proline
0 g
Serine
0 g
Vitamins
Thiamine, B1
0 / 1 mg
7%
Riboflavin, B2
0 / 1 mg
1%
Niacin, B3
0 / 15 mg
1%
Pantothenic Acid, B5
0 / 5 mg
0%
Pyridoxine, B6
0 / 1 mg
2%
Biotin, B7
0 / 30 mcg
0%
Cobalamin, B12
0 / 2 mcg
0%
Folate
7 / 400 mcg
2%
Vitamin A
0 / 800 mcg
0%
Vitamin C
0 / 83 mg
0%
Vitamin D
0 / 15 mcg
0%
Vitamin E
0 / 15 mg
1%
Vitamin K
0 / 105 mcg
0%
Minerals
Calcium
130 / 1k mg
13%
Copper
0 / 1 mg
8%
Iron
1 / 13 mg
7%
Magnesium
31 / 370 mg
8%
Manganese
0 / 2 mg
15%
Phosphorous
78 / 700 mg
11%
Potassium
64 / 3k mg
2%
Selenium
1 / 55 mcg
2%
Sodium
2 / 2.3k mg
0%
Zinc
1 / 10 mg
8%
Chromium
7 / 30 mcg
23%
Molybdenum
0 / 45 mcg
0%
Iodine
0 / 150 mcg
0%
Chlorine
0 / 2.3k mg
0%
Other
Ethyl Alcohol
0 g
Water
1 g
Caffeine
0 mg
Choline
1 mg
Taurine
0 mg

References

Data on this page was sourced from a number of official governmental and non-governmental sources, including:

  1. 1.Spices, poppy seed. USDA Standard Reference, Legacy. Food ID 171330.
  2. 2.Spices, poppy seed. Canadian Nutrient File. Food ID 201.
  3. 3.Poppy seeds. Frida. Public Food Key 1292.
  4. 4.Seed, poppy. Australian Nutrient Database. Public Food Key F008211.

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