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Swordfish vs. Danish pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between swordfish and danish pastry?

  • Swordfish is richer in vitamin D, selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and phosphorus, yet danish pastry is richer in iron and vitamin B2.
  • Swordfish's daily need coverage for vitamin D is 111% higher.
  • Swordfish has 15 times more vitamin B6 than danish pastry. Swordfish has 0.615mg of vitamin B6, while danish pastry has 0.04mg.
  • Danish pastry contains less cholesterol.
  • Swordfish has a lower glycemic index than danish pastry.

We used Fish, swordfish, cooked, dry heat and Danish pastry, cheese 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.
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 11% 11% 8.6% 68% 30% 19% 46% 54% 46% 103%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +133.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +409.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +11.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +181.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -76.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +262.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +483.3%
Contains more IronIron +300%
Contains more CopperCopper +93.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2600%

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 0.33% 12% 7% 0% 48% 60% 38% 18% 9.2% 25% 17% 45% 11%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +22.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +588.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +362.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +37.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1437.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +710%
Contains more CholineCholine +285.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +113.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +312.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +6800%
Contains more FolateFolate +2900%

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
8% 22% 37% 31%
Protein: 8 g
Fats: 21.9 g
Carbs: 37.2 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +193.1%
Contains more WaterWater +117.4%
Contains more FatsFats +176.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +316.7%

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
33% 55% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.794 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.575 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -71.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +219.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +88.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swordfish Danish pastry DV% diff.
Selenium 68.5µg 18.9µg 90%
Vitamin D 16.6µg 0µg 83%
Vitamin D 666IU 2IU 83%
Vitamin B12 1.62µg 0.2µg 59%
Vitamin B3 9.254mg 2mg 45%
Vitamin B6 0.615mg 0.04mg 44%
Protein 23.45g 8g 31%
Phosphorus 304mg 108mg 28%
Saturated fat 1.911g 6.794g 22%
Fats 7.93g 21.9g 21%
Monounsaturated fat 3.544g 11.313g 19%
Cholesterol 78mg 23mg 18%
Iron 0.45mg 1.8mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.063mg 0.26mg 15%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.351mg 15%
Folate 2µg 60µg 15%
Sodium 97mg 417mg 14%
Vitamin E 2.41mg 0.35mg 14%
Carbs 0g 37.2g 12%
Potassium 499mg 98mg 12%
Choline 77.5mg 20.1mg 10%
Calories 172kcal 374kcal 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.368g 2.575g 8%
Vitamin B1 0.089mg 0.19mg 8%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 6.9µg 6%
Copper 0.046mg 0.089mg 5%
Magnesium 35mg 15mg 5%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Calcium 6mg 35mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.304mg 2%
Vitamin A 43µg 35µg 1%
Zinc 0.78mg 0.7mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 0g 36.2g N/A
Sugar 0g 6.95g N/A
Trans fat 0.056g N/A
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.089mg 0%
Threonine 1.035mg 0.293mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.088mg 0.371mg 0%
Leucine 1.919mg 0.644mg 0%
Lysine 2.168mg 0.43mg 0%
Methionine 0.699mg 0.174mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.922mg 0.402mg 0%
Valine 1.216mg 0.412mg 0%
Histidine 0.695mg 0.205mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.127g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.772g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.168g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.022g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Swordfish Danish pastry
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
22%
Danish pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Swordfish
40%
Danish pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Swordfish
Swordfish contains less Sodium (difference - 320mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.883g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Swordfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173704/nutrients
  2. Danish pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172754/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.