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Nutmeg vs. Swordfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between nutmeg and swordfish?

  • Nutmeg is richer in manganese, copper, fiber, and magnesium, yet swordfish is richer in selenium, vitamin D, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6.
  • Nutmeg's daily need coverage for manganese is 126% higher.
  • Swordfish contains less saturated fat.

We used Spices, nutmeg, ground and Fish, swordfish, cooked, dry heat types in this comparison.

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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.
Nutmeg
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 131% 55% 31% 114% 342% 59% 91% 2.1% 378% 8.7%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +422.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2966.7%
Contains more IronIron +575.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +2132.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +175.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +22207.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +42.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +42.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4181.3%

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.
Nutmeg
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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 10% 1.7% 0% 0% 87% 13% 24% 0% 37% 0% 0% 57% 4.8%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +288.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +3700%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +760%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +612.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +284.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +780.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nutmeg
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6% 36% 49% 6% 2%
Protein: 5.84 g
Fats: 36.31 g
Carbs: 49.29 g
Water: 6.23 g
Other: 2.33 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 FatsFats +357.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +547.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +301.5%
Contains more WaterWater +995.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nutmeg
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88% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 25.94 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.35 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 -92.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +10.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +290.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nutmeg Swordfish DV% diff.
Manganese 2.9mg 0.013mg 126%
Selenium 1.6µg 68.5µg 122%
Saturated fat 25.94g 1.911g 109%
Copper 1.027mg 0.046mg 109%
Vitamin D 0µg 16.6µg 83%
Vitamin D 0IU 666IU 83%
Fiber 20.8g 0g 83%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.62µg 68%
Vitamin B3 1.299mg 9.254mg 50%
Fats 36.31g 7.93g 44%
Protein 5.84g 23.45g 35%
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.615mg 35%
Magnesium 183mg 35mg 35%
Iron 3.04mg 0.45mg 32%
Cholesterol 0mg 78mg 26%
Vitamin B1 0.346mg 0.089mg 21%
Folate 76µg 2µg 19%
Calcium 184mg 6mg 18%
Calories 525kcal 172kcal 18%
Carbs 49.29g 0g 16%
Vitamin E 0mg 2.41mg 16%
Phosphorus 213mg 304mg 13%
Choline 8.8mg 77.5mg 12%
Zinc 2.15mg 0.78mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.35g 1.368g 7%
Vitamin A 5µg 43µg 4%
Sodium 16mg 97mg 4%
Potassium 350mg 499mg 4%
Vitamin C 3mg 0mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 3.22g 3.544g 1%
Net carbs 28.49g 0g N/A
Sugar 2.99g 0g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.063mg 0%
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.056g N/A
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0%
Threonine 1.035mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.088mg 0%
Leucine 1.919mg 0%
Lysine 2.168mg 0%
Methionine 0.699mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.922mg 0%
Valine 1.216mg 0%
Histidine 0.695mg 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
Nutmeg Swordfish
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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%
Nutmeg
72%
Swordfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Nutmeg
64%
Swordfish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.99g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 24.029g)
Which food is cheaper?
Swordfish
Swordfish is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Swordfish
Swordfish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 81mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Nutmeg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171326/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.