Poppy seed
What it is
This entry covers poppy seeds sold as a culinary ingredient. The source is USDA Spices, poppy seed; it does not describe California poppy herbal preparations or any extract.
What it does
The seed reference contains 1440 mg of calcium and 19.5 g of fiber per 100 g. Calcium participates in normal bone structure and muscle function.
Research context and ingredient forms
A 100 g reference can look impressive for a seed normally used in small quantities. The amount sprinkled on a roll contributes only the corresponding fraction of those nutrients.
Using this information
Scale the table to the amount of food-grade seed used. For a pastry filling, include sugar and other ingredients; do not treat the filling weight as pure seed weight.
Food sources and composition
| Nutrient | Amount and serving basis | Food and source |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 525 kcal per 100 g edible portion | Spices, poppy seed; Spices, poppy seed SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
| Protein | 18 g per 100 g edible portion | Spices, poppy seed; Spices, poppy seed SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
| Total lipid (fat) | 41.6 g per 100 g edible portion | Spices, poppy seed; Spices, poppy seed SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 28.1 g per 100 g edible portion | Spices, poppy seed; Spices, poppy seed SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
| Fiber, total dietary | 19.5 g per 100 g edible portion | Spices, poppy seed; Spices, poppy seed SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 347 mg per 100 g edible portion | Spices, poppy seed; Spices, poppy seed SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
| Potassium, K | 719 mg per 100 g edible portion | Spices, poppy seed; Spices, poppy seed SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
| Sodium, Na | 26 mg per 100 g edible portion | Spices, poppy seed; Spices, poppy seed SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
| Calcium, Ca | 1440 mg per 100 g edible portion | Spices, poppy seed; Spices, poppy seed SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
Scientific Research & References
- Spices, poppy seed
2019 · USDA Agricultural Research Service
Limitations: Historical food/preparation-specific composition, not a current brand label or clinical-outcome estimate.
Source assessment recorded.
- USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Legacy Release: Documentation
2018 · USDA Agricultural Research Service
Limitations: Historical dataset; values may be analytical, calculated, imputed, or assumed zero. Not clinical-outcome evidence.
Source assessment recorded.
- Calcium: Fact Sheet for Health Professionals
NIH Office of Dietary Supplements
Limitations: Official evidence summary, not a new clinical trial; applied only to the cited food-source and absorption statements.
Source assessment recorded.
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Products containing it
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