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Eggnog vs. Swordfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are eggnog and swordfish different?

  • Eggnog is richer in calcium and vitamin B2, while swordfish is higher in selenium, vitamin D, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin E, and potassium.
  • Swordfish covers your daily need for selenium, 117% more than eggnog.
  • Eggnog contains 22 times more calcium than swordfish. Eggnog contains 130mg of calcium, while swordfish contains 6mg.
  • Eggnog has a higher glycemic index (55) than swordfish (0).

Eggnog and Fish, swordfish, cooked, dry heat types were 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.
Eggnog
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 39% 15% 7.5% 4.3% 13% 47% 7% 0.65% 23%
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 CalciumCalcium +2066.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +84.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +202.4%
Contains more IronIron +125%
Contains more CopperCopper +253.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +69.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +178.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +160%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1531%

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.
Eggnog
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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 5% 20% 4.2% 18% 8.5% 44% 2% 25% 12% 56% 0.75% 0.75% 28%
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% 14% 48% 249% 22% 15% 174% 25% 142% 203% 0.25% 1.5% 42%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +37.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +201.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +200%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1047.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +1283.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +161.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +8713.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1130%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +260%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +48.5%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.417mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Eggnog
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5% 4% 8% 83%
Protein: 4.55 g
Fats: 4.19 g
Carbs: 8.05 g
Water: 82.54 g
Other: 0.67 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 WaterWater +20.9%
Contains more OtherOther +86.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +415.4%
Contains more FatsFats +89.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Eggnog
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63% 32% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.591 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.198 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 -26.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +172.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +590.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Eggnog Swordfish DV% diff.
Selenium 4.2µg 68.5µg 117%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 16.6µg 77%
Vitamin D 49IU 666IU 77%
Vitamin B3 0.105mg 9.254mg 57%
Vitamin B12 0.45µg 1.62µg 49%
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.615mg 43%
Protein 4.55g 23.45g 38%
Phosphorus 109mg 304mg 28%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 2.41mg 15%
Calcium 130mg 6mg 12%
Potassium 165mg 499mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.063mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.198g 1.368g 8%
Monounsaturated fat 1.302g 3.544g 6%
Cholesterol 59mg 78mg 6%
Fats 4.19g 7.93g 6%
Choline 52.2mg 77.5mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.089mg 5%
Calories 88kcal 172kcal 4%
Magnesium 19mg 35mg 4%
Copper 0.013mg 0.046mg 4%
Iron 0.2mg 0.45mg 3%
Saturated fat 2.591g 1.911g 3%
Zinc 0.46mg 0.78mg 3%
Carbs 8.05g 0g 3%
Vitamin A 59µg 43µg 2%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 0mg 2%
Sodium 54mg 97mg 2%
Net carbs 8.05g 0g N/A
Sugar 8.05g 0g N/A
Manganese 0.005mg 0.013mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.417mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0.1µg 0%
Folate 1µg 2µg 0%
Trans fat 0.056g N/A
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.265mg 0%
Threonine 0.201mg 1.035mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.237mg 1.088mg 0%
Leucine 0.383mg 1.919mg 0%
Lysine 0.257mg 2.168mg 0%
Methionine 0.12mg 0.699mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.225mg 0.922mg 0%
Valine 0.289mg 1.216mg 0%
Histidine 0.108mg 0.695mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.127g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.772g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.168g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.022g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Eggnog 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
17%
Eggnog
72%
Swordfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Eggnog
64%
Swordfish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.05g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.68g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is cheaper?
Swordfish
Swordfish is cheaper (difference - $2)
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?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggnog
Eggnog contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)

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. Eggnog - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171258/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.