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Swordfish vs. Dates — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Swordfish and Dates different?

  • Swordfish is richer in Selenium, Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Vitamin E , while Dates are higher in Fiber, and Copper.
  • Swordfish covers your daily need of Selenium 119% more than Dates .
  • Dates are lower in Cholesterol.

Fish, swordfish, cooked, dry heat and Dates, deglet noor 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.
Contains more Phosphorus +390.3%
Contains more Zinc +169%
Contains more Selenium +2183.3%
Contains more Calcium +550%
Contains more Iron +126.7%
Contains more Magnesium +22.9%
Contains more Potassium +31.5%
Contains less Sodium -97.9%
Contains more Copper +347.8%
Contains more Manganese +1915.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 17% 25% 131% 45% 13% 22% 16% 2% 374%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 39% 31% 27% 58% 1% 8% 69% 35% 17%
Contains more Phosphorus +390.3%
Contains more Zinc +169%
Contains more Selenium +2183.3%
Contains more Calcium +550%
Contains more Iron +126.7%
Contains more Magnesium +22.9%
Contains more Potassium +31.5%
Contains less Sodium -97.9%
Contains more Copper +347.8%
Contains more Manganese +1915.4%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +1190%
Contains more Vitamin E +4720%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +71.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +626.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +272.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +41.2%
Contains more Folate +850%
Contains more Vitamin K +2600%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.066
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 49% 498% 0% 23% 15% 174% 26% 142% 2% 203% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 2% 14% 16% 24% 36% 39% 15% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +1190%
Contains more Vitamin E +4720%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +71.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +626.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +272.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +41.2%
Contains more Folate +850%
Contains more Vitamin K +2600%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.066

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +857.1%
Contains more Fats +1933.3%
Contains more Water +232.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +344.4%
23% 8% 68%
Protein: 23.45 g
Fats: 7.93 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.26 g
Other: 0.36 g
2% 75% 21%
Protein: 2.45 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 75.03 g
Water: 20.53 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Protein +857.1%
Contains more Fats +1933.3%
Contains more Water +232.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +344.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9744.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7100%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.3%
28% 52% 20%
Saturated Fat: 1.911 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.368 g
37% 41% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.019 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9744.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7100%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swordfish Dates Opinion
Net carbs 0g 67.03g Dates
Protein 23.45g 2.45g Swordfish
Fats 7.93g 0.39g Swordfish
Carbs 0g 75.03g Dates
Calories 172kcal 282kcal Dates
Fructose 19.56g Dates
Sugar 0g 63.35g Swordfish
Fiber 0g 8g Dates
Calcium 6mg 39mg Dates
Iron 0.45mg 1.02mg Dates
Magnesium 35mg 43mg Dates
Phosphorus 304mg 62mg Swordfish
Potassium 499mg 656mg Dates
Sodium 97mg 2mg Dates
Zinc 0.78mg 0.29mg Swordfish
Copper 0.046mg 0.206mg Dates
Manganese 0.013mg 0.262mg Dates
Selenium 68.5µg 3µg Swordfish
Vitamin A 129IU 10IU Swordfish
Vitamin A RAE 43µg 0µg Swordfish
Vitamin E 2.41mg 0.05mg Swordfish
Vitamin D 666IU 0IU Swordfish
Vitamin D 16.6µg 0µg Swordfish
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Dates
Vitamin B1 0.089mg 0.052mg Swordfish
Vitamin B2 0.063mg 0.066mg Dates
Vitamin B3 9.254mg 1.274mg Swordfish
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.589mg Dates
Vitamin B6 0.615mg 0.165mg Swordfish
Folate 2µg 19µg Dates
Vitamin B12 1.62µg 0µg Swordfish
Vitamin K 0.1µg 2.7µg Dates
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.012mg Swordfish
Threonine 1.035mg 0.043mg Swordfish
Isoleucine 1.088mg 0.049mg Swordfish
Leucine 1.919mg 0.084mg Swordfish
Lysine 2.168mg 0.066mg Swordfish
Methionine 0.699mg 0.022mg Swordfish
Phenylalanine 0.922mg 0.05mg Swordfish
Valine 1.216mg 0.071mg Swordfish
Histidine 0.695mg 0.032mg Swordfish
Cholesterol 78mg 0mg Dates
Trans Fat 0.056g 0g Dates
Saturated Fat 1.911g 0.032g Dates
Omega-3 - DHA 0.772g 0g Swordfish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.127g 0g Swordfish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.168g 0g Swordfish
Monounsaturated Fat 3.544g 0.036g Swordfish
Polyunsaturated fat 1.368g 0.019g Swordfish
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.022g 0g Swordfish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Swordfish Dates
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
95%
Swordfish
12%
Dates
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Swordfish
29%
Dates

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 63.35g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is cheaper?
Swordfish
Swordfish is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dates
Dates contains less Sodium (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dates
Dates is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dates
Dates is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.879g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Dates - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171726/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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