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Swordfish vs. Hot chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between swordfish and hot chocolate?

  • Swordfish is richer in selenium, vitamin D, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin E, and choline, yet hot chocolate is richer in calcium.
  • Swordfish's daily need coverage for selenium is 120% higher.
  • Swordfish has 80 times more vitamin E than hot chocolate. Swordfish has 2.41mg of vitamin E, while hot chocolate has 0.03mg.
  • Hot chocolate contains less cholesterol.
  • Swordfish has a lower glycemic index than hot chocolate.

We used Fish, swordfish, cooked, dry heat and Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade types in this comparison.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 34% 17% 16% 34% 17% 45% 5.7% 1.7% 15%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +52.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +153.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +23.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +189.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2437%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1800%
Contains more CopperCopper +123.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -54.6%
~equal in Iron ~0.42mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.013mg

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%
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 0.67% 17% 0.6% 17% 9.8% 42% 2.5% 20% 9.2% 61% 0.5% 3.8% 8.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +7933.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +1409.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +128.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +6857.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +27.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1437.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +230.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +396.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +18.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +188.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +100%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%

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
4% 2% 11% 82%
Protein: 3.52 g
Fats: 2.34 g
Carbs: 10.74 g
Water: 82.45 g
Other: 0.95 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +566.2%
Contains more FatsFats +238.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +20.8%
Contains more OtherOther +163.9%

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
65% 31% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.431 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.677 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.084 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +423.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1528.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -25.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swordfish Hot chocolate DV% diff.
Selenium 68.5µg 2.7µg 120%
Vitamin D 16.6µg 1.1µg 78%
Vitamin D 666IU 45IU 78%
Vitamin B3 9.254mg 0.133mg 57%
Vitamin B12 1.62µg 0.49µg 47%
Vitamin B6 0.615mg 0.04mg 44%
Protein 23.45g 3.52g 40%
Phosphorus 304mg 105mg 28%
Cholesterol 78mg 8mg 23%
Vitamin E 2.41mg 0.03mg 16%
Choline 77.5mg 15.6mg 11%
Calcium 6mg 114mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.368g 0.084g 9%
Potassium 499mg 197mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.063mg 0.182mg 9%
Fats 7.93g 2.34g 9%
Monounsaturated fat 3.544g 0.677g 7%
Copper 0.046mg 0.103mg 6%
Calories 172kcal 77kcal 5%
Vitamin B1 0.089mg 0.039mg 4%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Carbs 0g 10.74g 4%
Magnesium 35mg 23mg 3%
Sodium 97mg 44mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.328mg 2%
Saturated fat 1.911g 1.431g 2%
Vitamin A 43µg 51µg 1%
Folate 2µg 5µg 1%
Caffeine 0mg 2mg 1%
Zinc 0.78mg 0.63mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 0g 9.74g N/A
Iron 0.45mg 0.42mg 0%
Sugar 0g 9.66g N/A
Manganese 0.013mg 0.013mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.2µg 0%
Trans fat 0.056g 0.078g N/A
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.037mg 0%
Threonine 1.035mg 0.095mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.088mg 0.169mg 0%
Leucine 1.919mg 0.305mg 0%
Lysine 2.168mg 0.215mg 0%
Methionine 0.699mg 0.076mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.922mg 0.15mg 0%
Valine 1.216mg 0.201mg 0%
Histidine 0.695mg 0.067mg 0%
Fructose 0.01g 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 Hot chocolate
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
15%
Hot chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Swordfish
20%
Hot chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.66g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Swordfish
Swordfish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 70mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.48g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Hot chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171277/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.