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Swordfish vs. Cornmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between swordfish and cornmeal

  • Swordfish has more vitamin D, selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and vitamin B3, while cornmeal has more folate, iron, and vitamin B1.
  • Swordfish covers your daily need for vitamin D, 111% more than cornmeal.
  • The amount of cholesterol in cornmeal is lower.
  • Swordfish has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of swordfish is 0, while the glycemic index of cornmeal is 68.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, swordfish, cooked, dry heat and Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow.

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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 23% 0.9% 13% 164% 25% 18% 42% 0.91% 23% 57%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +251.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +18.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +207.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +552.4%
Contains more IronIron +868.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +65.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1238.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~32mg

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% 3.7% 2.4% 0% 138% 88% 93% 14% 42% 0% 0% 157% 4.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +290.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1908.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +86.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +73.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +237.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +801.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +519.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +506.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +10350%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
7% 2% 79% 11%
Protein: 7.11 g
Fats: 1.75 g
Carbs: 79.45 g
Water: 11.18 g
Other: 0.51 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +229.8%
Contains more FatsFats +353.1%
Contains more WaterWater +510.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +41.7%

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
15% 27% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.22 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.828 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +808.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +65.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -88.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Swordfish Cornmeal
Lower in Sugar 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
Lower in Saturated fat ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swordfish Cornmeal DV% diff.
Selenium 68.5µg 10.5µg 105%
Vitamin D 16.6µg 0µg 83%
Vitamin D 666IU 0IU 83%
Vitamin B12 1.62µg 0µg 68%
Folate 2µg 209µg 52%
Iron 0.45mg 4.36mg 49%
Vitamin B1 0.089mg 0.551mg 39%
Protein 23.45g 7.11g 33%
Vitamin B6 0.615mg 0.182mg 33%
Starch 73.3g 30%
Phosphorus 304mg 99mg 29%
Vitamin B3 9.254mg 4.968mg 27%
Cholesterol 78mg 0mg 26%
Carbs 0g 79.45g 26%
Vitamin B2 0.063mg 0.382mg 25%
Fiber 0g 3.9g 16%
Vitamin E 2.41mg 0.12mg 15%
Choline 77.5mg 8.6mg 13%
Potassium 499mg 142mg 11%
Calories 172kcal 370kcal 10%
Fats 7.93g 1.75g 10%
Monounsaturated fat 3.544g 0.39g 8%
Saturated fat 1.911g 0.22g 8%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.174mg 7%
Vitamin A 43µg 11µg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.368g 0.828g 4%
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.24mg 4%
Sodium 97mg 7mg 4%
Copper 0.046mg 0.076mg 3%
Magnesium 35mg 32mg 1%
Zinc 0.78mg 0.66mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 75.55g N/A
Calcium 6mg 3mg 0%
Sugar 0g 1.61g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.056g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.038mg 0%
Threonine 1.035mg 0.172mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.088mg 0.242mg 0%
Leucine 1.919mg 1.006mg 0%
Lysine 2.168mg 0.105mg 0%
Methionine 0.699mg 0.162mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.922mg 0.366mg 0%
Valine 1.216mg 0.337mg 0%
Histidine 0.695mg 0.172mg 0%
Fructose 0.17g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.127g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.772g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.168g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.022g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Swordfish Cornmeal
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
42%
Cornmeal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Swordfish
37%
Cornmeal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.61g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 68)
Which food is cheaper?
Swordfish
Swordfish is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
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?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.691g)

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. Cornmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168867/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.