Poppy Seeds

Poppy Seeds

Poppy seeds are tiny nutty-tasting, blue-gray seeds inside capsules on Papaver somniferum, a yellowish-brown opium plant indigenous to the Mediterranean.

Today, Holland and Canada are the main producers of poppy seeds.

Poppy seeds have a slightly nutty aroma and taste.

Antioxidant Score (ORAC)=481

The Benefits

*Excellent Source of:
*Good Source of:
*Preferences: Low Fat, Low Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Low Sodium, Low Carbohydrate, Low Sugars, No Molds, No Tubers, No Fish, No Red Meat, No Pork, No Eggs, No Shellfish, No Gluten, No Nuts, No Soy, No Dairy, No Poultry, No Citrus, No Nightshade, No Legumes, No Corn, No Yeast, No Peanuts, No Grains

Selecting and Storing

Store in a cool, dark, dry place.

Nutrition Information(amounts per serving)

Serving Size: 1-tsp(s) POPPY SEED

OMEGA-6 / OMEGA-3 RATIO: 87.57

Calories: 11

MACRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.89 g	*
Saturated Fat	0.1 g	*
Monosaturated Fat	0.13 g	*
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.62 g	*
Trans Fat	0 g	*
Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-3)
ALA	7 mg	*
EPA, DHA	0 mg, 0 mg	*
Conjugated linolenic acid (CLA)	0 mg	*
Cholesterol	0 mg	*
Total Carbohydrate	0.47 g	*
Sugars	0.27 g	*
Fiber	0.2 g	*
Protein	0.36 g	*

MICRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
VITAMINS
Vitamin A	0 IU	0%
Vitamin C	0.06mg	0%
Vitamin D	0 IU	0%
Vitamin E	0.02 IU	0%
Vitamin B6	0.01 mg	0%
Vitamin B12	0 mcg	0%
Vitamin K	0 mg	0%
Folate	1.2 mcg	0%
Niacin	0.02 mg	0%
Riboflavin	0 mg	0%
Thiamin	0.02 mg	1%
MINERALS
Calcium	29 mg	3%
Copper	0 mg	0%
Iron	0.19 mg	1%
Magnesium	6.6 mg	2%
Manganese	0.14 mg	7%
Phosphorous	17 mg	2%
Potassium	14 mg	0%
Selenium	0.03 mcg	0%
Sodium	0.42 mg	0%
Zinc	0.2 mg	1%
PHYTONUTRIENTS
Alpha-carotene	0 mcg
Beta-carotene	0 mcg
Beta-cryptoxanthin	0 mcg
Lutein + zeaxanthin	0 mcg
Lycopene	0 mcg

*Notes on Macronutrients: Because your personal nutrition needs are unique, please refer to the information on this site to learn more about your intake of macronutrients (Fats, Carbohydrates & Protein).