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Swordfish vs. Gratin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between swordfish and gratin

  • Swordfish has more selenium, vitamin D, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and phosphorus; however, gratin has more copper.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for swordfish is 120% higher.
  • Gratin is lower in cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Fish, swordfish, cooked, dry heat and Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter.

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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%
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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% 36% 35% 24% 53% 19% 48% 56% 21% 15%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +75%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +26%
Contains more ZincZinc +13%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +169%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2437%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1883.3%
Contains more IronIron +42.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +247.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1138.5%

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%
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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 33% 21% 0% 0% 16% 27% 19% 23% 40% 0% 0% 8.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +39.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +831.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +253.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +48.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +84.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +450%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.387mg

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
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5% 8% 11% 74% 2%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 7.59 g
Carbs: 11.27 g
Water: 74 g
Other: 2.08 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +363.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +477.8%
~equal in Fats ~7.59g
~equal in Water ~74g

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
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66% 30% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.733 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.276 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -59.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +64.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +395.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swordfish Gratin DV% diff.
Selenium 68.5µg 2.7µg 120%
Vitamin D 666IU 0IU 83%
Vitamin D 16.6µg 0µg 83%
Vitamin B12 1.62µg 0µg 68%
Vitamin B3 9.254mg 0.993mg 52%
Protein 23.45g 5.06g 37%
Vitamin B6 0.615mg 0.174mg 34%
Phosphorus 304mg 113mg 27%
Cholesterol 78mg 23mg 18%
Vitamin E 2.41mg 16%
Sodium 97mg 433mg 15%
Choline 77.5mg 14%
Saturated fat 1.911g 4.733g 13%
Copper 0.046mg 0.16mg 13%
Calcium 6mg 119mg 11%
Vitamin C 0mg 9.9mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.368g 0.276g 7%
Fiber 0g 1.8g 7%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.161mg 6%
Magnesium 35mg 20mg 4%
Carbs 0g 11.27g 4%
Vitamin B2 0.063mg 0.116mg 4%
Potassium 499mg 396mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 3.544g 2.149g 3%
Folate 2µg 11µg 2%
Calories 172kcal 132kcal 2%
Vitamin B1 0.089mg 0.064mg 2%
Vitamin A 43µg 64µg 2%
Iron 0.45mg 0.64mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.387mg 1%
Zinc 0.78mg 0.69mg 1%
Fats 7.93g 7.59g 1%
Net carbs 0g 9.47g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.056g N/A
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.07mg 0%
Threonine 1.035mg 0.192mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.088mg 0.284mg 0%
Leucine 1.919mg 0.443mg 0%
Lysine 2.168mg 0.381mg 0%
Methionine 0.699mg 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.922mg 0.254mg 0%
Valine 1.216mg 0.325mg 0%
Histidine 0.695mg 0.151mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.127g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.772g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.168g 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 Gratin
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
14%
Gratin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Swordfish
32%
Gratin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Swordfish
Swordfish contains less Sodium (difference - 336mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.822g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Swordfish
Swordfish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Gratin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170442/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.