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Swordfish vs. Kit Kat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between swordfish and kit Kat

  • Swordfish has more selenium, vitamin D, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, phosphorus, and vitamin E; however, kit Kat is richer in copper.
  • Swordfish covers your daily selenium needs 115% more than kit Kat.
  • Kit Kat contains less cholesterol.
  • Kit Kat has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of kit Kat is 50, while the glycemic index of swordfish is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, swordfish, cooked, dry heat and Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar.

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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 26% 38% 20% 38% 73% 2.5% 58% 7% 13% 27%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +116%
Contains more ZincZinc +766.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +125.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1270%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1983.3%
Contains more IronIron +122.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +378.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +669.2%
~equal in Magnesium ~37mg

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% 8% 6.8% 0% 29% 48% 9.4% 38% 4.6% 70% 13% 11% 17%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +79.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +608.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1750.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2975%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +189.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +31.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +53.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +5100%
Contains more FolateFolate +600%
~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
7% 26% 65%
Protein: 6.51 g
Fats: 25.99 g
Carbs: 64.59 g
Water: 1.63 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +260.2%
Contains more WaterWater +4087.7%
Contains more FatsFats +227.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +255.6%

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
73% 24% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.953 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.895 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +52.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +64.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swordfish Kit Kat DV% diff.
Selenium 68.5µg 5µg 115%
Vitamin D 666IU 0IU 83%
Vitamin D 16.6µg 0µg 83%
Saturated fat 1.911g 17.953g 73%
Vitamin B3 9.254mg 0.5mg 55%
Vitamin B6 0.615mg 0.02mg 46%
Vitamin B12 1.62µg 0.56µg 44%
Protein 23.45g 6.51g 34%
Fats 7.93g 25.99g 28%
Phosphorus 304mg 135mg 24%
Carbs 0g 64.59g 22%
Cholesterol 78mg 11mg 22%
Copper 0.046mg 0.22mg 19%
Calories 172kcal 518kcal 17%
Vitamin E 2.41mg 0.34mg 14%
Calcium 6mg 125mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.063mg 0.21mg 11%
Potassium 499mg 231mg 8%
Choline 77.5mg 31mg 8%
Iron 0.45mg 1mg 7%
Zinc 0.78mg 0.09mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 3.544g 5.844g 6%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 5.2µg 4%
Caffeine 0mg 14mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.64mg 4%
Starch 10.6g 4%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.1mg 4%
Folate 2µg 14µg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.368g 0.895g 3%
Vitamin B1 0.089mg 0.117mg 2%
Vitamin A 43µg 24µg 2%
Sodium 97mg 54mg 2%
Net carbs 0g 63.59g N/A
Magnesium 35mg 37mg 0%
Sugar 0g 48.68g N/A
Trans fat 0.056g 0.099g N/A
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.09mg 0%
Threonine 1.035mg 0.19mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.088mg 0.28mg 0%
Leucine 1.919mg 0.52mg 0%
Lysine 2.168mg 0.28mg 0%
Methionine 0.699mg 0.16mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.922mg 0.27mg 0%
Valine 1.216mg 0.36mg 0%
Histidine 0.695mg 0.11mg 0%
Fructose 0.2g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.127g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.772g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.075g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.168g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.022g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Swordfish Kit Kat
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
20%
Kit Kat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Swordfish
30%
Kit Kat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.68g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.042g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Swordfish
Swordfish is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
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.
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. Kit Kat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167992/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.