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Ground blue poppy seeds rich in calcium, manganese, and healthy fats
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 tablespoon (grated) of Blue poppy seed powder (9 g) has 47 calories. That works out to 525 calories per 100 g. It contains 2.5 g of carbs, 1.6 g of protein, 3.7 g of fat and 1.8 g of fiber. Its 0.6 mg of Manganese covers 26% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 35 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 tablespoon (grated) · 9 g
47
KCAL / 9G
Carbs
2.5g
· 1% DV
Protein
1.6g
· 3% DV
Fat
3.7g
· 5% DV
Fiber
1.8g
· 6% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 20% · Protein 13% · Fat 67%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 47 kcal | |
| Total fat | 3.7 g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 0.41 g | 2% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 2.34 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 2.5 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 1.8 g | 6% |
| Protein | 1.6 g | 3% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon (grated) | 9 g | 47 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (grated) | 3 g | 16 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 15 g | 79 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (double) | 18 g | 95 kcal |
| 1 ounce (small) | 28 g | 147 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 30 g | 158 kcal |
| 0.25 cup (quarter) | 36 g | 189 kcal |
| ½ cup (half) | 72 g | 378 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 525 kcal |
| 1 cup (whole) | 145 g | 761 kcal |
Calculated from 525 calories per 100 g.
Blue poppy seed powder is made by grinding blue poppy seeds into a dry ingredient. It is minimally processed and is used to add the seeds’ nutty flavor to baked goods, fillings, and other dishes.
Mix Blue poppy seed powder into cake or bread batter, sprinkle it into porridge, or blend it into a moist filling. Because it absorbs liquid, add it gradually and adjust the recipe’s texture rather than assuming it behaves like whole seeds.
Yes, Blue poppy seed powder can replace whole poppy seeds when you want a finer texture and a more evenly distributed flavor. It absorbs more moisture and lacks the seeds’ crunch, so the finished dough or filling may need a small texture adjustment.
Blue poppy seed powder has a mild, nutty, slightly sweet flavor. Toasting it briefly can bring out a deeper aroma, but watch it closely because ground seeds can scorch faster than whole seeds.
No, Blue poppy seed powder is dry, ground seed, while poppy seed paste is a moist, thick preparation that may contain added liquid or fat. Powder is easier to mix into dry ingredients; paste works well as a spreadable filling.
Store Blue poppy seed powder in a tightly sealed container away from light, heat, and moisture. Its natural oils can become rancid over time, so discard it if it develops a stale or bitter smell or taste.
Yes, Blue poppy seed powder can be eaten without cooking; stir it into yogurt, oatmeal, or a smoothie. Mixing it into moist food makes the dry powder easier to eat than consuming it by itself.
Yes, poppy seed products can contain trace opiate residues that may affect some drug tests. The amount varies with the seeds and how they were processed, so tell the testing provider if you recently ate Blue poppy seed powder.
Grind dry blue poppy seeds in short pulses using a spice grinder or a clean coffee grinder. Stop as soon as they become powder; prolonged grinding releases their oil and can turn the seeds into a paste.
Yes, Blue poppy seed powder works in savory bread, crackers, and vegetable or grain dishes as well as sweets. Add a modest amount first so its nutty flavor complements rather than overwhelms the other ingredients.
Vitamins
B1
0.08mg · 7% DV
Biotin
0.72µg · 2% DV
Folate
7.38µg · 2% DV
B6
0.02mg · 1% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.6mg · 26% DV
Copper
0.15mg · 17% DV
Calcium
129mg · 13% DV
Phosphorus
78mg · 11% DV
Potassium ⭐
65mg · 2% DV
Sodium
2.34mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 47 calories in 1 tablespoon (grated) (9 g):
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Blue poppy seed powder is made by finely grinding blue poppy seeds. Blue seeds are familiar in European baking, where they’re used in breads, cakes and pastries; ground, they can also form a rich filling or be stirred into dough. The flavour is mildly nutty and earthy, with a dense, pleasantly oily texture.
Use it in baking, sprinkle a little over porridge or yogurt, or mix it into a savoury bread dough. It is not usually eaten on its own. The powder is rich in fibre, protein and unsaturated fats, and also provides calcium and manganese. Its flavour is concentrated, so a modest amount can add plenty of character; pairing it with fruit or unsweetened yogurt keeps a sweet snack simple.
High
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.41g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.54g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.58g
Omega 6:3 ratio 257:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (257:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.