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Poppy Seeds — RawB
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Poppy Seeds

Raw · Seeds

76/100B tier
Calories525
Protein18g
Fiber19.5g
Sodium26mg
Sugar3g

Graded B — 76 out of 100, #7 of 20 nuts & seeds. Micronutrients carries the score (100/100); omega-3 drags it down (2/100).

The short version: 19.5g fiber and 1438mg calcium per 100g. The tiny overachiever.

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Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per 100g
Calories525
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 41.6g53%
Saturated Fat 4.5g22%
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 26mg1%
Dietary Fiber 19.5g70%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 18g36%
Magnesium 347mg83%
Zinc 7.9mg72%
Iron 9.8mg54%
* % Daily Values use FDA label references (2,000-calorie diet). Micronutrient %DV uses the same reference values as our scoring. Values: USDA SR Legacy or the manufacturer/chain’s published label.

Why it scored 76

Micronutrients ×15100
Clean label ×2099
Low saturated fat ×2591
Healthy fats ×3059
Omega-3 ×102

Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.

Where it ranks

#7 of 20 in Nuts & Seeds. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →

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Questions people ask

Is Poppy Seeds healthy?

It grades B — 76 out of 100, #7 of 20 nuts & seeds in our system. 19.5g fiber and 1438mg calcium per 100g. The tiny overachiever.

How many calories are in Poppy Seeds?

525 calories per 100g. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.

How is the nutrition score for Poppy Seeds calculated?

Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.

A note before you eat your screen: grades are computed from published nutrition data with a transparent formula. They are a starting point for thinking about food, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your diet.