{"id":40760,"date":"2022-01-31T21:02:19","date_gmt":"2022-01-31T21:02:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=40760"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"poppy-seeds-calories-benefits-side-effects","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/poppy-seeds-calories-benefits-side-effects\/","title":{"rendered":"Poppy Seeds Facts, Calories, Health Benefits And Side Effects"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/poppy-seeds-calories-benefits-side-effects\/#What_Are_Poppy_Seeds\" >What Are Poppy Seeds?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/poppy-seeds-calories-benefits-side-effects\/#Poppy_Seeds_Nutrition_Facts\" >Poppy Seeds Nutrition Facts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/poppy-seeds-calories-benefits-side-effects\/#What_Are_The_Health_Benefits_Of_Poppy_Seeds\" >What Are The Health Benefits Of Poppy Seeds?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/poppy-seeds-calories-benefits-side-effects\/#They_Are_A_Good_Source_Of_Polyphenols\" >They Are A Good Source Of Polyphenols<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/poppy-seeds-calories-benefits-side-effects\/#Bone_Health\" >Bone Health<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/poppy-seeds-calories-benefits-side-effects\/#Rich_In_Omega_Fats\" >Rich In Omega Fats<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/poppy-seeds-calories-benefits-side-effects\/#Better_Digestion\" >Better Digestion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/poppy-seeds-calories-benefits-side-effects\/#May_Boost_Fertility\" >May Boost Fertility<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/poppy-seeds-calories-benefits-side-effects\/#How_Many_Calories_Are_In_Poppy_Seeds\" >How Many Calories Are In Poppy Seeds?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/poppy-seeds-calories-benefits-side-effects\/#What_Are_The_Side_Effects_Of_Eating_Too_Many_Poppy_Seeds\" >What Are The Side Effects Of Eating Too Many Poppy Seeds?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/poppy-seeds-calories-benefits-side-effects\/#Opioids_And_Drug_Tests\" >Opioids And Drug Tests<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/poppy-seeds-calories-benefits-side-effects\/#Poppy_Seed_Tea_And_Opioid_Addiction\" >Poppy Seed Tea And Opioid Addiction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/poppy-seeds-calories-benefits-side-effects\/#Bowel_Obstruction\" >Bowel Obstruction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/poppy-seeds-calories-benefits-side-effects\/#Allergic_Effects\" >Allergic Effects<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/poppy-seeds-calories-benefits-side-effects\/#Possible_Addiction_Overdose_And_Death\" >Possible Addiction, Overdose, And Death<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/poppy-seeds-calories-benefits-side-effects\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you came across poppy seeds before, then you probably identified them easily by their beautiful rich blue (or sometimes grey-blue) colour. While these seeds have been consumed for many years in some parts of Europe, the rest of the world is only now just starting to get to know, consume and experience them. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In today&#8217;s article we shall be enlightening you with some poppy seeds nutrition facts, benefits, potential side effects and more.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_Poppy_Seeds\"><\/span><b>What Are Poppy Seeds?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are tiny, kidney-shaped seeds obtained from the opium poppy plant. Also known as <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Papaver somniferum<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the poppy <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/black-sesame-seeds-calories-benefits-side-effects\/\">plant<\/a> is native to Turkey and the sap found in its unripe seed capsule is used to make opium, morphine, codeine, and heroin.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Poppy_Seeds_Nutrition_Facts\"><\/span><b>Poppy Seeds Nutrition Facts<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before diving into some poppy seeds benefits, side effects, and more, what nutrients are in them? According to the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">U.S. Department of Agriculture, <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a serving of poppy seeds (about 1 tablespoon) has the following nutritional facts (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/171330\/nutrients\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories &#8211; 46<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protein &#8211; 1.58 grams<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Total fats &#8211; 3.66 grams<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carbs &#8211; 2.47 grams<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fiber &#8211; 1.72 grams<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calcium &#8211; 127 mg<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Magnesium &#8211; 30 mg<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phosphorus &#8211; 76. 6 mg<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Potassium &#8211; 63.3 mg<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Folate &#8211; 7.22 \u00b5g<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These seeds also contain minor traces of <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/sunflower-seeds-calories-benefits-side-effects\/\">important nutrients<\/a> such as copper, vitamin C, manganese, zinc, selenium, vitaminB6, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Poppy_Seeds_Facts\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-41468 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5716.png\" alt=\"poppy seeds nutrition facts\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5716.png 960w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5716-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5716.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_The_Health_Benefits_Of_Poppy_Seeds\"><\/span><b>What Are The Health Benefits Of Poppy Seeds?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some reasons why you ought to consider adding these seeds to <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/flax-seeds-benefits-for-female\/\">your diet<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"They_Are_A_Good_Source_Of_Polyphenols\"><\/span><b>They Are A Good Source Of Polyphenols<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Polyphenols are naturally occurring compounds found largely in fruits, vegetables, cereals and beverages. In plants, these compounds play a huge role in the defense against ultraviolet radiation or aggression by bacteria, viruses and other disease causing mechanisms. They also play a role in the levels of bitterness, astringency, color, flavor, odor and oxidative stability of many plant foods.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As for human health, studies have shown that polyphenols have various protective effects against acute and chronic diseases, such as obesity, neurodegenerative diseases, inflammation, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and even cancer (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6160559\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to an article in the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Journal of Food and Nutrition Research, <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">poppy seeds, especially the blue poppy seeds commonly found in markets and often used in cooking and baking have a high content of total polar polyphenols (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/324258690_Evaluation_of_polar_polyphenols_with_antioxidant_activities_in_papaver_somniferum_L\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). If you do not have the seeds at hand but you would like to provide your body with this benefit of poppy seed, you could just purchase the oil instead, as it too contains these polyphenols &#8211; albeit in lesser amounts than other oils such as<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/mustard-greens-benefits\/\"> mustard<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or fenugreek oil (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4665514\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/sesame-seeds-calories-benefits-side-effects\/\">Sesame Seeds Facts, Calories, Health Benefits And Side Effects<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Poppy_Seeds_Facts\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-41467 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5717.png\" alt=\"poppy seeds nutrition facts\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5717.png 960w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5717-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5717.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bone_Health\"><\/span><b>Bone Health<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With 127 mg of calcium per tablespoon, poppy seeds are a great source of calcium. Benefits of this nutrient include lowering blood pressure, preventing osteoporosis and colorectal adenomas, as well as lowering &#8216;bad&#8217; cholesterol levels. In pregnant women, this nutrient also helps strengthen the unborn baby&#8217;s rapidly-developing bones and teeth, as well as boost muscle, heart and nerve development.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please note that due to the side effects listed below, pregnant and breastfeeding women should first speak to their doctors before attempting to add these seeds to their diets (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6683260\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rich_In_Omega_Fats\"><\/span><b>Rich In Omega Fats<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Healthline,<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> poppy seeds are high in omega 6 and omega 9 fats. Omega 6 fatty acids provide energy for the body while<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/omega-9-foods\/\"> omega 9 fatty acids<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> improve and protect brain health, may boost memory, aid in the lowering of blood pressure, protect against cardiovascular illnesses and cancer, and fight inflammation, among many other uses (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/topics\/agricultural-and-biological-sciences\/omega-9-fatty-acid\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). They also contain trace elements of the essential omega-3 fat alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) which has neuroprotective, anti-inflammatory, and antidepressant properties (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0260877415001260\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4350958\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Better_Digestion\"><\/span><b>Better Digestion<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These seeds are rich <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/pumpkin-seeds-calories-benefits-side-effects\/\">in fiber<\/a>. One of the benefits of a high fiber diet is in promoting regular bowel movements which in turn helps prevent constipation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Poppy_Seeds_Facts\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-41466 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5719.png\" alt=\"BetterMe\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5719.png 960w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5719-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5719.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"May_Boost_Fertility\"><\/span><b>May Boost Fertility<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It should be noted that this is not a benefit of poppy <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/chia-seeds-calories-benefits-side-effects\/\">seeds<\/a> per se, but instead it is a purported benefit of poppy seed oil which is made when these seeds are cold pressed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tubal flushing is a process whereby doctors use a liquid medium to pass fluid under pressure through the fallopian tubes. This is a process done on infertile women to help ensure that their tubes are open, allowing their eggs to travel to the uterus. Several studies have shown that the use of an oil-based contrast medium had more effectiveness and better results in pregnancy and live births as compared to tube flushing or hysterosalpingography with a water-based contrast (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/28520519\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/30740799\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to an article in the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New Scientist<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the use of poppy <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/chia-seeds-recipe-weight-loss\/\">seed oil<\/a> in such practices could increase the chances of women getting pregnant. This article was based on the findings of a study by researchers at the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">University of Adelaide &#8211; Australia.<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> In the study, researchers took 1119 women and divided them into two groups. One group had their tubes flushed with just water, while the other had the procedure done with poppy seed oil.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After six months 40 percent who had this oil used on them got pregnant, while just 29 percent of the women who had tubal flushing with water got pregnant. This led the researchers to conclude that there could be compounds in poppy seed oil that benefits fertility in women (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newscientist.com\/article\/2131665-flushing-fallopian-tubes-with-poppy-seed-oil-boosts-fertility\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>BetterMe app is a foolproof way to go from zero to a weight loss hero in a safe and sustainable way! What are you waiting for? <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Poppy_Seeds_Facts\">Start transforming your body now<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Poppy_Seeds_Facts\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-41472 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5722-1024x576.png\" alt=\"poppy seeds nutrition facts\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5722.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5722-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5722.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5722-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5722.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Many_Calories_Are_In_Poppy_Seeds\"><\/span><b>How Many Calories Are In Poppy Seeds?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like chia, sesame, and flax <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/pumpkin-seeds-weight-loss\/\">seeds<\/a>, poppy seeds are a moderate source of calories. Calories in poppy seeds per different serving sizes are as follows (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/171330\/nutrients\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">100 g &#8211; 525 kcal<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 tbsp\/8.8g &#8211; 46.2 kcal<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 tsp\/2.8 g &#8211; 14.7 kcal<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_The_Side_Effects_Of_Eating_Too_Many_Poppy_Seeds\"><\/span><b>What Are The Side Effects Of Eating Too Many Poppy Seeds?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When eating poppy seeds side effects may include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Opioids_And_Drug_Tests\"><\/span><b>Opioids And Drug Tests<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the side effects of <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/the-importance-of-breakfast\/\">eating<\/a> too many poppy seeds is a positive drug test for opioids. The opium poppy plant is the source of both legal and illegal drugs such as heroin, morphine, and codeine. While the seeds themselves do not naturally contain these opiates, research states that workplace and roadside drug testing of these seeds has resulted in positive results of traces of opioids (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.frontiersin.org\/articles\/10.3389\/fchem.2020.00737\/full\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to a 2011 report by the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">European Food Safety Authority, <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">while the seeds themselves are naturally opioid free, harvesting and preparation processes may lead to contamination. In the poppy plant, the sap is what is used to make the drugs mentioned above. During harvesting the sap may leak to the seeds thus contaminating them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In terms of food processing, if the seeds are not well cleaned, they may reach consumers with traces of these same drugs in them which could land you in trouble with the law or human resources &#8211; depending on your luck<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.efsa.europa.eu\/en\/press\/news\/111108b\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you would like to avoid this specific side effect, you are advised to stay away from raw poppy seeds for at least 24 hours before any upcoming drug test. A study in the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Journal of Analytical Toxicology <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">stated that traces of morphine and codeine remain traceable up to 48 hours after ingesting poppy seeds (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/12587685\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">23<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Baking the seeds &#8211; in pastries and other baked goods &#8211; can reduce the chances of these opioids being detected (as the process reduces morphine concentration by up to 90 percent) but this too doesn&#8217;t mean that you are fully safe (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/journals.lww.com\/drug-monitoring\/Abstract\/2010\/02000\/Poppy_Seed_Foods_and_Opiate_Drug_Testing_Where_Are.3.aspx\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you still insist on consuming these seeds &#8211; especially in their raw form &#8211; it is suggested that you stick to eating 1 tablespoon per 7 pounds (lb) of body weight per day, and avoid them close to any upcoming drug test (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nutritionfacts.org\/2014\/09\/11\/overdosing-on-poppy-seeds\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Poppy_Seeds_Facts\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-41471 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5723.png\" alt=\"BetterMe\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5723.png 960w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5723-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5723.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Poppy_Seed_Tea_And_Opioid_Addiction\"><\/span><b>Poppy Seed Tea And Opioid Addiction<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One purported benefit of poppy seed is in fighting insomnia and helping people sleep better. This theory probably comes from the historical use of poppy in making laudanum &#8211; a poppy-based beverage &#8211; made by mixing opium, distilled water, and alcohol &#8211; that was used in Europe and America from the 16th century to the early 20th century. Not only was it used to help people sleep but it had multiple uses as a pain reliever, a cure for diarrhea and eye problems, a surgical analgesia and much more (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/17152761\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WebMD, <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">today, poppy seed tea is made by soaking poppy seeds in water and eventually drinking said water. This is where there is concern that an opioid addiction can arise from. As previously stated, while the seeds themselves are opioid free, the harvesting process can lead to poppy seed contamination with opium sap which coats them with morphine and other opiates (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.efsa.europa.eu\/en\/efsajournal\/pub\/5243\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you happen to purchase unwashed poppy seeds then make tea and other infusions with them, then there is a chance that you are unknowingly ingesting enough opioids to produce a psychoactive effect.. A survey in the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drug and Alcohol Review<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> journal &#8211; done at an opioid rehabilitation center in New Zealand &#8211; found that 46% of patients in the facility reported having used poppy seed tea (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/17364857\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A case report in the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pain and Therapy<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> journal published in 2019 shows that cases of this dependence may exist all over the world. Researchers advise that while some sources say that this tea could help fight insomnia and offer pain relief, you should not risk it (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6513924\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/health-benefits-of-hemp-seeds\/\">Health Benefits Of Hemp Seeds: Science-Based Facts On Nutrition, Calories And More<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Poppy_Seeds_Facts\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-41470 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5725-1024x576.png\" alt=\"poppy seeds nutrition facts\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5725.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5725-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5725.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5725-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5725.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bowel_Obstruction\"><\/span><b>Bowel Obstruction<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also known as an intestinal obstruction, this is a gastrointestinal condition where either your large or small intestines are blocked, meaning that you cannot pass stool or gas. Other than an inability to pass gas or stool, those suffering from this blockage may also experience other symptoms such as severe abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 2018, the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Journal of Forensic Sciences<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> reported a case of a 54-year-old woman who was found unresponsive at her home and later pronounced dead. Previous to her passing she had been vomiting. Her autopsy report outlined a &#8216;cast-like large bowel obstruction composed of poppy seeds&#8217;, and the cause of death was determined to be complications of a bowel obstruction secondary to poppy seed ingestion.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While cases of death from bowel obstruction by poppy seeds is rare, this case could serve as a warning of the side effects of eating too many poppy seeds (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/28543087\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Allergic_Effects\"><\/span><b>Allergic Effects<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While rare, contact with or inhalation of poppy seeds may trigger an allergic effect. According to a 2006 review in the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allergy &amp; Asthma Proceedings<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> journal, such an effect was seen on a 16-year-old boy. After inhaling some of these seeds, the patient developed allergy symptoms that included shortness of breath, conjunctivitis aka pink eye, red, inflamed and itchy skin, as well as swelling. Researchers cautioned that while such an allergy is extremely rare, people &#8211; especially those suffering from a nut allergy &#8211; should be wary (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/16948357\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Intense sweat sessions, working weight loss tips, lip-smacking recipes come in one package with the BetterMe app. And all of it is at your fingertips, <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Poppy_Seeds_Facts\">start transforming your life<\/a> now!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Poppy_Seeds_Facts\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-40022 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Group-1-1.png\" alt=\"poppy seeds nutrition facts\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Group-1-1.png 770w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Group-1-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Group-1-1.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Possible_Addiction_Overdose_And_Death\"><\/span><b>Possible Addiction, Overdose, And Death<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Properly processed poppy seeds are relatively safe to consume and will not cause the above adverse effects. However, unwashed raw poppy seeds are another matter altogether. Consumption of these unwashed seeds either via teas or baked goods can lead to gradual addiction to opioids and potentially overdose.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Throughout the years, several cases of the above have been reported including<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 2018, the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Journal of Forensic Sciences <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">reported a case of two young men in their early 20s who had died from a morphine overdose. The autopsy report confirmed that they ingested the lethal morphine dose from home-brewed poppy seed tea (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/28973785\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Case studies in the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pain and Therapy Journal<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have shown cases of people seeking treatment of opium addiction brought on by drinking poppy seed tea. Some have even been rushed to hospital over tonic\u2013clonic seizures and withdrawal symptoms from either taking too much or trying to quit their consumption of the drink (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6513924\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Poppy_Seeds_Facts\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-39838 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2-4.jpg\" alt=\"poppy seeds nutrition facts\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2-4.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2-4.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><b>The Bottom Line<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the above-listed poppy seed nutrition facts and benefits, these seeds are good to have in your diet and can be part of a healthy diet when properly processed. However, the side effects are nothing to be brushed over either. The risk posed by unwashed poppy seeds is much higher than any benefit. This is especially so for at risk people such as children, pregnant women, or people with a history of substance abuse. If you fall in this category, we would advise you to stay away from poppy seeds in general. Above all else, please speak to your doctor before adding poppy seeds to your diet.<\/span><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Poppy_Seeds_Facts\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you came across poppy seeds before, then you probably identified them easily by their beautiful rich blue (or sometimes grey-blue) colour. While these seeds have been consumed for many years in some parts of Europe, the rest of the world is only now just starting to get to know, consume and experience them. In [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":29,"featured_media":41469,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[126],"tags":[],"coauthors":[109,87],"class_list":["post-40760","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nutrition-facts"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.8 (Yoast SEO v27.8) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Poppy Seeds Facts, Calories, Health Benefits And Side Effects - BetterMe<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Are you curious about poppy seeds nutrition facts, benefits, and side effects? 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Kamau\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/betterme.world\\\/articles\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/fd50d5cff717079750021e188ffd656b\"},\"headline\":\"Poppy Seeds Facts, Calories, Health Benefits And Side Effects\",\"dateModified\":\"2024-12-16T08:35:01+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/betterme.world\\\/articles\\\/poppy-seeds-calories-benefits-side-effects\\\/\"},\"wordCount\":2139,\"commentCount\":0,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/betterme.world\\\/articles\\\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/betterme.world\\\/articles\\\/poppy-seeds-calories-benefits-side-effects\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/cdn.betterme.world\\\/articles\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/01\\\/Frame-5715.png\",\"articleSection\":[\"Nutrition Facts\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"articleBody\":\"<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">If you came across poppy seeds before, then you probably identified them easily by their beautiful rich blue (or sometimes grey-blue) colour. While these seeds have been consumed for many years in some parts of Europe, the rest of the world is only now just starting to get to know, consume and experience them. <\\\/span><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">In today's article we shall be enlightening you with some poppy seeds nutrition facts, benefits, potential side effects and more.<\\\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n\\r\\n<h2 style=\\\"text-align: center;\\\"><b>What Are Poppy Seeds?<\\\/b><\\\/h2>\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">These are tiny, kidney-shaped seeds obtained from the opium poppy plant. Also known as <\\\/span><i><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Papaver somniferum<\\\/span><\\\/i><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">, the poppy <a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/betterme.world\\\/articles\\\/black-sesame-seeds-calories-benefits-side-effects\\\/\\\">plant<\\\/a> is native to Turkey and the sap found in its unripe seed capsule is used to make opium, morphine, codeine, and heroin.<\\\/span>\\r\\n<h2 style=\\\"text-align: center;\\\"><b>Poppy Seeds Nutrition Facts<\\\/b><\\\/h2>\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Before diving into some poppy seeds benefits, side effects, and more, what nutrients are in them? According to the <\\\/span><i><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">U.S. Department of Agriculture, <\\\/span><\\\/i><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">a serving of poppy seeds (about 1 tablespoon) has the following nutritional facts (<\\\/span><a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\\\/fdc-app.html#\\\/food-details\\\/171330\\\/nutrients\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">20<\\\/span><\\\/a><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">):<\\\/span>\\r\\n<ul>\\r\\n \\t<li style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\" aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Calories - 46<\\\/span><\\\/li>\\r\\n \\t<li style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\" aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Protein - 1.58 grams<\\\/span><\\\/li>\\r\\n \\t<li style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\" aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Total fats - 3.66 grams<\\\/span><\\\/li>\\r\\n \\t<li sty ...\"},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/betterme.world\\\/articles\\\/poppy-seeds-calories-benefits-side-effects\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/betterme.world\\\/articles\\\/poppy-seeds-calories-benefits-side-effects\\\/\",\"name\":\"Poppy Seeds Facts, Calories, Health Benefits And Side Effects - BetterMe\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/betterme.world\\\/articles\\\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/betterme.world\\\/articles\\\/poppy-seeds-calories-benefits-side-effects\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/betterme.world\\\/articles\\\/poppy-seeds-calories-benefits-side-effects\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/cdn.betterme.world\\\/articles\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/01\\\/Frame-5715.png\",\"dateModified\":\"2024-12-16T08:35:01+00:00\",\"description\":\"Are you curious about poppy seeds nutrition facts, benefits, and side effects? 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