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Swordfish vs. Egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Swordfish and Egg

  • Swordfish has more Vitamin D, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B12, however, Egg is richer in Copper, Choline, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5.
  • Egg covers your daily Copper needs 217% more than Swordfish.
  • Egg has 145 times less Vitamin B3 than Swordfish. Swordfish has 9.254mg of Vitamin B3, while Egg has 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.
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5
Egg
Contains more Magnesium +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +76.7%
Contains more Potassium +296%
Contains less Sodium -21.8%
Contains more Selenium +122.4%
Contains more Calcium +733.3%
Contains more Iron +164.4%
Contains more Zinc +34.6%
Contains more Copper +4247.8%
Contains more Manganese +100%
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 15% 45% 8% 74% 12% 17% 29% 667% 4% 169%
Contains more Magnesium +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +76.7%
Contains more Potassium +296%
Contains less Sodium -21.8%
Contains more Selenium +122.4%
Contains more Calcium +733.3%
Contains more Iron +164.4%
Contains more Zinc +34.6%
Contains more Copper +4247.8%
Contains more Manganese +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.
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5
Egg
Contains more Vitamin E +134%
Contains more Vitamin D +654.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14359.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +408.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +45.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +303.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +714.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +235.3%
Contains more Folate +2100%
Contains more Vitamin K +200%
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 32% 21% 67% 0% 17% 119% 2% 84% 28% 33% 139% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +134%
Contains more Vitamin D +654.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14359.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +408.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +45.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +303.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +714.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +235.3%
Contains more Folate +2100%
Contains more Vitamin K +200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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4
Egg
Contains more Protein +86.4%
Contains more Fats +33.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +197.2%
Equal in Water - 74.62
23% 8% 68%
Protein: 23.45 g
Fats: 7.93 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.26 g
Other: 0.36 g
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 Protein +86.4%
Contains more Fats +33.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +197.2%
Equal in Water - 74.62

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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2
Egg
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.414
28% 52% 20%
Saturated Fat: 1.911 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.368 g
37% 47% 16%
Saturated Fat: 3.267 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.414 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.414

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 Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.12g Egg
Protein 23.45g 12.58g Swordfish
Fats 7.93g 10.61g Egg
Carbs 0g 1.12g Egg
Calories 172kcal 155kcal Swordfish
Sugar 0g 1.12g Swordfish
Calcium 6mg 50mg Egg
Iron 0.45mg 1.19mg Egg
Magnesium 35mg 10mg Swordfish
Phosphorus 304mg 172mg Swordfish
Potassium 499mg 126mg Swordfish
Sodium 97mg 124mg Swordfish
Zinc 0.78mg 1.05mg Egg
Copper 0.046mg 2mg Egg
Manganese 0.013mg 0.026mg Egg
Selenium 68.5µg 30.8µg Swordfish
Vitamin A 129IU 520IU Egg
Vitamin A RAE 43µg 149µg Egg
Vitamin E 2.41mg 1.03mg Swordfish
Vitamin D 666IU 87IU Swordfish
Vitamin D 16.6µg 2.2µg Swordfish
Vitamin B1 0.089mg 0.066mg Swordfish
Vitamin B2 0.063mg 0.513mg Egg
Vitamin B3 9.254mg 0.064mg Swordfish
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 1.398mg Egg
Vitamin B6 0.615mg 0.121mg Swordfish
Folate 2µg 44µg Egg
Vitamin B12 1.62µg 1.11µg Swordfish
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.3µg Egg
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.153mg Swordfish
Threonine 1.035mg 0.604mg Swordfish
Isoleucine 1.088mg 0.686mg Swordfish
Leucine 1.919mg 1.075mg Swordfish
Lysine 2.168mg 0.904mg Swordfish
Methionine 0.699mg 0.392mg Swordfish
Phenylalanine 0.922mg 0.668mg Swordfish
Valine 1.216mg 0.767mg Swordfish
Histidine 0.695mg 0.298mg Swordfish
Cholesterol 78mg 373mg Swordfish
Trans Fat 0.056g Egg
Saturated Fat 1.911g 3.267g Swordfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.772g 0.038g Swordfish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.127g 0.005g Swordfish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.168g 0g Swordfish
Monounsaturated Fat 3.544g 4.077g Egg
Polyunsaturated fat 1.368g 1.414g Egg
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.022g Swordfish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Swordfish Egg
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
95%
Swordfish
45%
Egg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Swordfish
103%
Egg

Comparison summary

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 Cholesterol?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 295mg)
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.