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Swordfish vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between swordfish and chocolate

  • Swordfish has more selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6, while chocolate has more copper, iron, manganese, fiber, and magnesium.
  • Swordfish covers your daily need for selenium, 119% more than chocolate.
  • Swordfish contains 15 times more vitamin B6 than chocolate. While swordfish contains 0.615mg of vitamin B6, chocolate contains only 0.042mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in swordfish is lower.
  • Swordfish has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of swordfish is 0, while the glycemic index of chocolate is 23.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, swordfish, cooked, dry heat and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids.

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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 25% 1.8% 44% 17% 15% 21% 130% 13% 1.7% 374%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 104% 17% 49% 301% 343% 55% 88% 3.1% 185% 16%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +47.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2183.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +317.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +833.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12%
Contains more IronIron +1682.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +2134.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +157.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +10815.4%

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 0% 14% 48% 249% 22% 15% 174% 25% 142% 203% 0.25% 1.5% 42%
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% 0.67% 11% 0% 6.3% 12% 14% 18% 9.7% 29% 20% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2050%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +346.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +256%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +26%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1176.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +40.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1364.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +604.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +8000%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 8% 68%
Protein: 23.45 g
Fats: 7.93 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.26 g
Other: 0.36 g
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +380.5%
Contains more WaterWater +6937.1%
Contains more FatsFats +294.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +372.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 52% 20%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.911 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.368 g
64% 33% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.519 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.092 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +25.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +169.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swordfish Chocolate DV% diff.
Selenium 68.5µg 3µg 119%
Copper 0.046mg 1.028mg 109%
Iron 0.45mg 8.02mg 95%
Vitamin D 666IU 83%
Vitamin D 16.6µg 83%
Saturated fat 1.911g 18.519g 75%
Manganese 0.013mg 1.419mg 61%
Vitamin B12 1.62µg 0.23µg 58%
Vitamin B3 9.254mg 0.725mg 53%
Vitamin B6 0.615mg 0.042mg 44%
Protein 23.45g 4.88g 37%
Fats 7.93g 31.28g 36%
Fiber 0g 7g 28%
Magnesium 35mg 146mg 26%
Cholesterol 78mg 8mg 23%
Carbs 0g 61.17g 20%
Calories 172kcal 546kcal 19%
Monounsaturated fat 3.544g 9.54g 15%
Choline 77.5mg 14%
Phosphorus 304mg 206mg 14%
Vitamin E 2.41mg 0.54mg 12%
Zinc 0.78mg 2.01mg 11%
Caffeine 0mg 43mg 11%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 8.1µg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.089mg 0.025mg 5%
Vitamin A 43µg 2µg 5%
Calcium 6mg 56mg 5%
Sodium 97mg 24mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.368g 1.092g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.297mg 2%
Potassium 499mg 559mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.063mg 0.05mg 1%
Folate 2µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 54.17g N/A
Sugar 0g 47.9g N/A
Trans fat 0.056g 0.112g 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 0.127g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.772g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.168g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.022g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Swordfish Chocolate
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
72%
Swordfish
9%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Swordfish
116%
Chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.608g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Swordfish
Swordfish is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Swordfish
Swordfish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 70mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 73mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals

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. Swordfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173704/nutrients
  2. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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.