Poppy seeds: calories and nutrition facts
Poppy seeds has 534 kcal per 100 g. One serving, 1 tablespoon (10 g), has 53 kcal.
- Calories
- 534 kcal
- Protein
- 21.2 g
- Carbohydrates
- 13.7 g
- Fat
- 41.6 g
Per 100 g
Poppy seeds: how many calories?
Poppy seeds has 534 kcal per 100 g, with 21.2 g protein, 13.7 g carbs and 41.6 g fat. A 10 g serving (1 tablespoon) has 53 kcal. That is more than the average for Cooking Aids & Ingredients (199 kcal per 100 g). Most of its calories come from fat.
Where the calories come from
- Protein16%
- Carbohydrates11%
- Fat73%
Calculate a portion
- Calories
- 53 kcal
- Protein
- 2.1 g
- Carbohydrates
- 1.4 g
- Fat
- 4.2 g
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving (10 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 534 kcal | 53 kcal |
| Fat | 41.6 g | 4.2 g |
| of which saturated fat | 4.5 g | 0.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 13.7 g | 1.4 g |
| of which sugars | 3 g | 0.3 g |
| Fiber | 10 g | 1 g |
| Protein | 21.2 g | 2.1 g |
| Sodium | 26 mg | 3 mg |
| Water | 6 g | 0.6 g |
| Vitamin C | 1 mg | 0.1 mg |
| Calcium | 1,440 mg | 144 mg |
| Iron | 9.8 mg | 1 mg |
| Potassium | 719 mg | 72 mg |
| Magnesium | 347 mg | 35 mg |
Source: Ciqual food composition table (ANSES, France). Data updated on 20 December 2025.
Share of reference intakes
Per 100 g, compared with an adult's reference intakes (2,000 kcal a day, Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011).
| Nutrient | Of reference intake |
|---|---|
| Calories(534 kcal) | 27% |
| Fat(41.6 g) | 59% |
| of which saturated fat(4.5 g) | 23% |
| Carbohydrates(13.7 g) | 5% |
| of which sugars(3 g) | 3% |
| Protein(21.2 g) | 42% |
| Salt(0.07 g) | 1% |
What the EU thresholds say
Nutrition claim thresholds from Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, per 100 g.
- Source of protein (at least 12% of calories)
- High fibre (at least 6 g)
- Low sugars (5 g or less)
- Low sodium (120 mg or less)
Poppy seeds: frequently asked questions
Poppy seeds: how many calories per serving?
A 10 g serving (1 tablespoon) has 53 kcal.
Poppy seeds: how much protein?
Poppy seeds contains 21.2 g of protein per 100 g, 42% of the 50 g reference intake.
Poppy seeds: how much fibre?
Poppy seeds provides 10 g of fibre per 100 g, 40% of the 25 g a day recommended by EFSA.
Poppy seeds: how much makes 100 kcal?
100 kcal is about 19 g of this food.
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