Poppy seeds nutrition facts
Per 1 tbsp · 8.8 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein1.6g13% of calories
- Carbs2.5g20% of calories
- Fat3.7g67% of calories
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Sodium free
- ✓ Sugar free
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Poppy seeds (1 tbsp, 8.8 g) has 46 calories, with 1.6 g of protein, 2.5 g of carbohydrates and 3.7 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (67% of calories). It is high in manganese (26% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Manganese26%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Calcium13%
- Iron11%
- Phosphorus11%
- Copper16%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 tbsp (8.8 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.2 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0 μg | 0% |
| Thiamine | 0.1 mg | 6% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0 mg | 1% |
| Niacin | 0.1 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | 2% |
| Folate (B9) | 7 μg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0 mg | 1% |
| Choline | 1 mg | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 127 mg | 13% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 63 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 31 mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 77 mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 1 mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 16% |
| Manganese | 1 mg | 26% |
| Selenium | 1 μg | 2% |
Full breakdown · 39 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.1 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 0.2 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 0.2 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fructose | 0 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 0 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 0.4 g | — |
| Glycine | 0.1 g | — |
| Histidine | 0 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 0.1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 0.1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 0.1 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 0 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0.1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 3 g | — |
| Proline | 0.2 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 0.1 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0.2 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 0.1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.1 g | — |
| Valine | 0.1 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
Similar foods
Burning 46 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 9minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 6minCycling (moderate)
- 4minRunning (6 mph)
- 7minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Poppy seeds?
One serving of Poppy seeds (1 tbsp) has 46 calories, which works out to 525 calories per 100 g. That is about 2.3% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are Poppy seeds high in protein?
Not especially. It has 1.6 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 13% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Are Poppy seeds keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 1 g of net carbs and 20% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Poppy seeds?
2.3 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Poppy seeds?
0.3 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
