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Swordfish vs. Groat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are swordfish and groat different?

  • Swordfish is higher in vitamin D, selenium, vitamin B12, and vitamin B6; however, groat is richer in copper, manganese, magnesium, fiber, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for groat is 117% higher.
  • Groat has less cholesterol.
  • Swordfish has a lower glycemic index (0) than groat (54).

Fish, swordfish, cooked, dry heat and Buckwheat are the varieties 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%
Groat
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 165% 5.4% 41% 83% 367% 65% 149% 0.13% 170% 45%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +725.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +560%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more IronIron +388.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +2291.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +207.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +14.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +9900%
~equal in Potassium ~460mg

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%
Groat
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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% 0% 0% 0% 25% 98% 132% 74% 48% 0% 0% 23% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +31.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +192.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +13.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +574.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +195.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +1400%
~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
Groat
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13% 3% 72% 10% 2%
Protein: 13.25 g
Fats: 3.4 g
Carbs: 71.5 g
Water: 9.75 g
Other: 2.1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +77%
Contains more FatsFats +133.2%
Contains more WaterWater +600.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +483.3%

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
Groat
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26% 37% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.741 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.039 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +240.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +31.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -61.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swordfish Groat DV% diff.
Copper 0.046mg 1.1mg 117%
Selenium 68.5µg 8.3µg 109%
Vitamin D 666IU 0IU 83%
Vitamin D 16.6µg 0µg 83%
Vitamin B12 1.62µg 0µg 68%
Manganese 0.013mg 1.3mg 56%
Magnesium 35mg 231mg 47%
Fiber 0g 10g 40%
Vitamin B6 0.615mg 0.21mg 31%
Vitamin B2 0.063mg 0.425mg 28%
Cholesterol 78mg 0mg 26%
Carbs 0g 71.5g 24%
Iron 0.45mg 2.2mg 22%
Protein 23.45g 13.25g 20%
Vitamin E 2.41mg 16%
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 1.233mg 16%
Zinc 0.78mg 2.4mg 15%
Choline 77.5mg 14%
Vitamin B3 9.254mg 7.02mg 14%
Calories 172kcal 343kcal 9%
Fats 7.93g 3.4g 7%
Folate 2µg 30µg 7%
Phosphorus 304mg 347mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 3.544g 1.04g 6%
Vitamin A 43µg 0µg 5%
Saturated fat 1.911g 0.741g 5%
Sodium 97mg 1mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.368g 1.039g 2%
Calcium 6mg 18mg 1%
Potassium 499mg 460mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.089mg 0.101mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 61.5g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.056g N/A
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.192mg 0%
Threonine 1.035mg 0.506mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.088mg 0.498mg 0%
Leucine 1.919mg 0.832mg 0%
Lysine 2.168mg 0.672mg 0%
Methionine 0.699mg 0.172mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.922mg 0.52mg 0%
Valine 1.216mg 0.678mg 0%
Histidine 0.695mg 0.309mg 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 Groat
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
31%
Groat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Swordfish
109%
Groat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Swordfish
Swordfish is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Swordfish
Swordfish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Groat
Groat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Groat
Groat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Groat
Groat contains less Sodium (difference - 96mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Groat
Groat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.17g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Groat
Groat is relatively richer in minerals

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. Groat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170286/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.