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Swordfish vs. Egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between swordfish and eggs

  • Swordfish has more vitamin D, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and vitamin B12; however, eggs are richer in copper, choline, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5.
  • Eggs cover your daily copper needs 217% more than swordfish.
  • Eggs have 145 times less vitamin B3 than swordfish. Swordfish has 9.254mg of vitamin B3, while eggs have 0.064mg.
  • Swordfish contains less cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, swordfish, cooked, dry heat and Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled.

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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%
Egg
Egg
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 15% 11% 45% 667% 29% 74% 16% 3.4% 168%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +250%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +296%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +76.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -21.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +122.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +733.3%
Contains more IronIron +164.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +4247.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +34.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +100%

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%
Egg
Egg
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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 0% 50% 21% 33% 17% 118% 1.2% 84% 28% 139% 0.75% 33% 160%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +134%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +654.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +14359.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +408.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +45.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +246.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +714.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +235.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +200%
Contains more FolateFolate +2100%
Contains more CholineCholine +279.1%
~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
Egg
Egg
4
13% 11% 75%
Protein: 12.58 g
Fats: 10.61 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 74.62 g
Other: 1.07 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +86.4%
Contains more FatsFats +33.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +197.2%
~equal in Water ~74.62g

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
Egg
Egg
2
37% 47% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.267 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.414 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -41.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +15%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~1.414g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swordfish Egg DV% diff.
Copper 0.046mg 2mg 217%
Cholesterol 78mg 373mg 98%
Vitamin D 16.6µg 2.2µg 72%
Vitamin D 666IU 87IU 72%
Selenium 68.5µg 30.8µg 69%
Vitamin B3 9.254mg 0.064mg 57%
Choline 77.5mg 293.8mg 39%
Vitamin B6 0.615mg 0.121mg 38%
Vitamin B2 0.063mg 0.513mg 35%
Protein 23.45g 12.58g 22%
Vitamin B12 1.62µg 1.11µg 21%
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 1.398mg 20%
Phosphorus 304mg 172mg 19%
Vitamin A 43µg 149µg 12%
Folate 2µg 44µg 11%
Potassium 499mg 126mg 11%
Vitamin E 2.41mg 1.03mg 9%
Iron 0.45mg 1.19mg 9%
Magnesium 35mg 10mg 6%
Saturated fat 1.911g 3.267g 6%
Fats 7.93g 10.61g 4%
Calcium 6mg 50mg 4%
Zinc 0.78mg 1.05mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.089mg 0.066mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 3.544g 4.077g 1%
Calories 172kcal 155kcal 1%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.026mg 1%
Sodium 97mg 124mg 1%
Carbs 0g 1.12g 0%
Net carbs 0g 1.12g N/A
Sugar 0g 1.12g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.056g N/A
Polyunsaturated fat 1.368g 1.414g 0%
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.153mg 0%
Threonine 1.035mg 0.604mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.088mg 0.686mg 0%
Leucine 1.919mg 1.075mg 0%
Lysine 2.168mg 0.904mg 0%
Methionine 0.699mg 0.392mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.922mg 0.668mg 0%
Valine 1.216mg 0.767mg 0%
Histidine 0.695mg 0.298mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.127g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.772g 0.038g 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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is better in case of low diet
Swordfish Egg
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
72%
Swordfish
53%
Egg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Swordfish
103%
Egg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 295mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Swordfish
Swordfish contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.356g)
Which food is cheaper?
Swordfish
Swordfish is cheaper (difference - $1)
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.
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. Egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173424/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.