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Plantain vs. Swordfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are plantains and swordfish different?

  • Plantains are higher in vitamin C; however, swordfish is richer in selenium, vitamin D, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin E, and choline.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for swordfish is 122% higher.
  • Swordfish has a lower glycemic index (0) than plantains (37).

Plantains, cooked and Fish, swordfish, cooked, dry heat are the varieties used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 0.6% 41% 22% 22% 3.5% 12% 0.65% 0% 7.6%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 25% 1.8% 44% 17% 15% 21% 130% 13% 1.7% 374%
Contains more IronIron +28.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +43.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more ZincZinc +500%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +985.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4792.9%
~equal in Magnesium ~35mg
~equal in Potassium ~499mg

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 36% 55% 2.6% 0% 12% 12% 14% 14% 55% 0% 1.8% 20% 6.9%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 7.7% 48% 498% 22% 15% 174% 25% 142% 203% 0.25% 1.5% 42%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +604.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +600%
Contains more FolateFolate +1200%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1753.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +93.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1124.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +79%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +156.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +510.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 67%
Protein: 0.79 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 31.15 g
Water: 67.3 g
Other: 0.58 g
23% 8% 68%
Protein: 23.45 g
Fats: 7.93 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.26 g
Other: 0.36 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +61.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2868.4%
Contains more FatsFats +4305.6%
~equal in Water ~68.26g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
59% 13% 28%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.069 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.033 g
28% 52% 20%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.911 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.368 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -96.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +23526.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4045.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Plantain Swordfish
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Plantain Swordfish Opinion
Calories 116kcal 172kcal Swordfish
Protein 0.79g 23.45g Swordfish
Fats 0.18g 7.93g Swordfish
Vitamin C 10.9mg 0mg Plantain
Net carbs 28.85g 0g Plantain
Carbs 31.15g 0g Plantain
Cholesterol 0mg 78mg Plantain
Vitamin D 0IU 666IU Swordfish
Magnesium 32mg 35mg Swordfish
Calcium 2mg 6mg Swordfish
Potassium 465mg 499mg Swordfish
Iron 0.58mg 0.45mg Plantain
Sugar 14g 0g Swordfish
Fiber 2.3g 0g Plantain
Copper 0.066mg 0.046mg Plantain
Zinc 0.13mg 0.78mg Swordfish
Phosphorus 28mg 304mg Swordfish
Sodium 5mg 97mg Plantain
Vitamin A 909IU 129IU Plantain
Vitamin A 45µg 43µg Plantain
Vitamin E 0.13mg 2.41mg Swordfish
Vitamin D 0µg 16.6µg Swordfish
Manganese 0.013mg Swordfish
Selenium 1.4µg 68.5µg Swordfish
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0.089mg Swordfish
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.063mg Swordfish
Vitamin B3 0.756mg 9.254mg Swordfish
Vitamin B5 0.233mg 0.417mg Swordfish
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.615mg Swordfish
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.62µg Swordfish
Vitamin K 0.7µg 0.1µg Plantain
Folate 26µg 2µg Plantain
Trans Fat 0g 0.056g Plantain
Choline 12.7mg 77.5mg Swordfish
Saturated Fat 0.069g 1.911g Plantain
Monounsaturated fat 0.015g 3.544g Swordfish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.033g 1.368g Swordfish
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.265mg Swordfish
Threonine 0.021mg 1.035mg Swordfish
Isoleucine 0.022mg 1.088mg Swordfish
Leucine 0.036mg 1.919mg Swordfish
Lysine 0.037mg 2.168mg Swordfish
Methionine 0.01mg 0.699mg Swordfish
Phenylalanine 0.027mg 0.922mg Swordfish
Valine 0.028mg 1.216mg Swordfish
Histidine 0.039mg 0.695mg Swordfish
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.127g Swordfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.772g Swordfish
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.168g Swordfish
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.022g Swordfish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Plantain Swordfish
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Plantain
91%
Swordfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Plantain
64%
Swordfish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 14g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Swordfish
Swordfish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Swordfish
Swordfish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Plantain
Plantain is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain
Plantain contains less Sodium (difference - 92mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Plantain
Plantain is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.842g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Plantain - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169131/nutrients
  2. Swordfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173704/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.