Poppy seeds are round, blue-grey seeds of the yellow-brown opium poppy, Papaver somniferum. They contribute texture, mild, nutty flavor and a small amount of calories to both sweet and savory dishes from various cultures.
Calories
According to the United States Department of Agriculture's Nutrition Analysis Laboratory, a single 1 tsp. serving of poppy seeds contains 15 calories. If you measure by weight instead of volume, this serving size is equivalent to 2.8 g.
Nutrient Distribution
Seventy percent of the calories in poppy seeds come from fat, a total of 1 g per serving, none of it saturated. Thirteen percent of the calories in poppy seeds come from protein, a total of 0.5 g per serving. Seventeen percent of the calories come from carbohydrate, including 0.5 g of dietary fiber.
Considerations
Cooks use poppy seeds to accent other ingredients. Always include all ingredients in the final calorie count. Do not confuse poppy seeds with poppy seed oil. One tablespoon of poppy seed oil contains 120 calories and 14 g of fat.
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