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Swordfish vs. Ginger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between swordfish and ginger?

  • Swordfish is higher in selenium, vitamin D, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and vitamin E, yet ginger is higher in copper and manganese.
  • Swordfish's daily need coverage for selenium is 123% more.
  • The amount of cholesterol in ginger is lower.

We used Fish, swordfish, cooked, dry heat and Ginger root, raw types 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%
Ginger
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 4.8% 37% 23% 75% 9.3% 15% 1.7% 30% 3.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +20.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +129.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +794.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +9685.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +22.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +166.7%
Contains more IronIron +33.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +391.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1661.5%

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%
Ginger
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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 17% 0% 5.2% 0% 6.3% 7.8% 14% 12% 37% 0% 0.25% 8.3% 16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +826.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +256%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +85.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1133.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +105.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +284.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +169.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +450%
~equal in Vitamin K ~0.1µg

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
Ginger
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2% 18% 79%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 17.77 g
Water: 78.89 g
Other: 0.77 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1188.5%
Contains more FatsFats +957.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +15.6%
Contains more OtherOther +113.9%

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
Ginger
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40% 30% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.203 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.154 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2201.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +788.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swordfish Ginger DV% diff.
Selenium 68.5µg 0.7µg 123%
Vitamin D 16.6µg 0µg 83%
Vitamin D 666IU 0IU 83%
Vitamin B12 1.62µg 0µg 68%
Vitamin B3 9.254mg 0.75mg 53%
Protein 23.45g 1.82g 43%
Phosphorus 304mg 34mg 39%
Vitamin B6 0.615mg 0.16mg 35%
Cholesterol 78mg 0mg 26%
Copper 0.046mg 0.226mg 20%
Vitamin E 2.41mg 0.26mg 14%
Fats 7.93g 0.75g 11%
Choline 77.5mg 28.8mg 9%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.229mg 9%
Saturated fat 1.911g 0.203g 8%
Monounsaturated fat 3.544g 0.154g 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.368g 0.154g 8%
Fiber 0g 2g 8%
Carbs 0g 17.77g 6%
Vitamin C 0mg 5mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.089mg 0.025mg 5%
Calories 172kcal 80kcal 5%
Vitamin A 43µg 0µg 5%
Sodium 97mg 13mg 4%
Zinc 0.78mg 0.34mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.203mg 4%
Folate 2µg 11µg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.063mg 0.034mg 2%
Iron 0.45mg 0.6mg 2%
Potassium 499mg 415mg 2%
Magnesium 35mg 43mg 2%
Calcium 6mg 16mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 15.77g N/A
Sugar 0g 1.7g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.056g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.012mg 0%
Threonine 1.035mg 0.036mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.088mg 0.051mg 0%
Leucine 1.919mg 0.074mg 0%
Lysine 2.168mg 0.057mg 0%
Methionine 0.699mg 0.013mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.922mg 0.045mg 0%
Valine 1.216mg 0.073mg 0%
Histidine 0.695mg 0.03mg 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 Ginger
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
9%
Ginger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Swordfish
23%
Ginger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Swordfish
Swordfish is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Swordfish
Swordfish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger
Ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 84mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.708g)
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.

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. Ginger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169231/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.