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Swordfish vs. Eggnog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are swordfish and eggnog different?

  • Swordfish is richer in selenium, vitamin D, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin E, and potassium, while eggnog is higher in calcium and vitamin B2.
  • Swordfish covers your daily need for selenium, 117% more than eggnog.
  • Swordfish contains 88 times more vitamin B3 than eggnog. Swordfish contains 9.254mg of vitamin B3, while eggnog contains 0.105mg.
  • Eggnog has a higher glycemic index (55) than swordfish (0).

Fish, swordfish, cooked, dry heat and Eggnog 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.
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%
Eggnog
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 39% 15% 7.5% 4.3% 13% 47% 7% 0.65% 23%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +84.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +202.4%
Contains more IronIron +125%
Contains more CopperCopper +253.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +69.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +178.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +160%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1531%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2066.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44.3%

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%
Eggnog
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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 5% 20% 4.2% 18% 8.5% 44% 2% 25% 12% 56% 0.75% 0.75% 28%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1047.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +1283.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +161.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +8713.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1130%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +260%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +48.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +37.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +201.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +200%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.417mg

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
Eggnog
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5% 4% 8% 83%
Protein: 4.55 g
Fats: 4.19 g
Carbs: 8.05 g
Water: 82.54 g
Other: 0.67 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +415.4%
Contains more FatsFats +89.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +20.9%
Contains more OtherOther +86.1%

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
Eggnog
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63% 32% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.591 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.198 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -26.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +172.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +590.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swordfish Eggnog DV% diff.
Selenium 68.5µg 4.2µg 117%
Vitamin D 16.6µg 1.2µg 77%
Vitamin D 666IU 49IU 77%
Vitamin B3 9.254mg 0.105mg 57%
Vitamin B12 1.62µg 0.45µg 49%
Vitamin B6 0.615mg 0.05mg 43%
Protein 23.45g 4.55g 38%
Phosphorus 304mg 109mg 28%
Vitamin E 2.41mg 0.21mg 15%
Calcium 6mg 130mg 12%
Potassium 499mg 165mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.063mg 0.19mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.368g 0.198g 8%
Monounsaturated fat 3.544g 1.302g 6%
Cholesterol 78mg 59mg 6%
Fats 7.93g 4.19g 6%
Choline 77.5mg 52.2mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.089mg 0.034mg 5%
Calories 172kcal 88kcal 4%
Magnesium 35mg 19mg 4%
Copper 0.046mg 0.013mg 4%
Iron 0.45mg 0.2mg 3%
Saturated fat 1.911g 2.591g 3%
Zinc 0.78mg 0.46mg 3%
Carbs 0g 8.05g 3%
Vitamin A 43µg 59µg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.5mg 2%
Sodium 97mg 54mg 2%
Net carbs 0g 8.05g N/A
Sugar 0g 8.05g N/A
Manganese 0.013mg 0.005mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.417mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.3µg 0%
Folate 2µg 1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.056g N/A
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.085mg 0%
Threonine 1.035mg 0.201mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.088mg 0.237mg 0%
Leucine 1.919mg 0.383mg 0%
Lysine 2.168mg 0.257mg 0%
Methionine 0.699mg 0.12mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.922mg 0.225mg 0%
Valine 1.216mg 0.289mg 0%
Histidine 0.695mg 0.108mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 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 N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Swordfish Eggnog
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
17%
Eggnog
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Swordfish
17%
Eggnog

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.05g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.68g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is cheaper?
Swordfish
Swordfish is cheaper (difference - $2)
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?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggnog
Eggnog contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)

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. Eggnog - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171258/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.