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Swordfish vs. Malt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Swordfish and Malt different?

  • Swordfish is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin E , and Potassium, however, Malt is richer in Vitamin B2, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Swordfish is 115% higher.
  • Swordfish contains 40 times more Vitamin E than Malt. While Swordfish contains 2.41mg of Vitamin E , Malt contains only 0.06mg.
  • Malt has less Cholesterol.

Fish, swordfish, cooked, dry heat and Beverages, Malted drink mix, chocolate, powder, prepared with whole milk 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.
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Malt
Contains more Iron +114.3%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +234.1%
Contains more Potassium +190.1%
Contains more Zinc +90.2%
Contains more Copper +24.3%
Contains more Selenium +1168.5%
Contains more Calcium +1533.3%
Contains less Sodium -38.1%
Contains more Manganese +515.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 17% 25% 131% 45% 13% 22% 16% 2% 374%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 8% 11% 39% 16% 8% 12% 13% 11% 30%
Contains more Iron +114.3%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +234.1%
Contains more Potassium +190.1%
Contains more Zinc +90.2%
Contains more Copper +24.3%
Contains more Selenium +1168.5%
Contains more Calcium +1533.3%
Contains less Sodium -38.1%
Contains more Manganese +515.4%

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.
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Malt
Contains more Vitamin A +35.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +3916.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +64.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3473%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1237%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +285.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +192.1%
Contains more Folate +350%
Contains more Vitamin K +200%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 49% 498% 0% 23% 15% 174% 26% 142% 2% 203% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 2% 0% 1% 14% 43% 5% 22% 11% 7% 53% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +35.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +3916.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +64.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3473%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1237%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +285.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +192.1%
Contains more Folate +350%
Contains more Vitamin K +200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Malt
Contains more Protein +595.8%
Contains more Fats +141%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +19.2%
Contains more Other +122.2%
23% 8% 68%
Protein: 23.45 g
Fats: 7.93 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.26 g
Other: 0.36 g
3% 3% 11% 81%
Protein: 3.37 g
Fats: 3.29 g
Carbs: 11.2 g
Water: 81.34 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Protein +595.8%
Contains more Fats +141%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +19.2%
Contains more Other +122.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Malt
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +328.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +557.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 1.883
28% 52% 20%
Saturated Fat: 1.911 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.368 g
65% 28% 7%
Saturated Fat: 1.883 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.208 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +328.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +557.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 1.883

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swordfish Malt Opinion
Net carbs 0g 10.7g Malt
Protein 23.45g 3.37g Swordfish
Fats 7.93g 3.29g Swordfish
Carbs 0g 11.2g Malt
Calories 172kcal 85kcal Swordfish
Sugar 0g 6.68g Swordfish
Fiber 0g 0.5g Malt
Calcium 6mg 98mg Malt
Iron 0.45mg 0.21mg Swordfish
Magnesium 35mg 15mg Swordfish
Phosphorus 304mg 91mg Swordfish
Potassium 499mg 172mg Swordfish
Sodium 97mg 60mg Malt
Zinc 0.78mg 0.41mg Swordfish
Copper 0.046mg 0.037mg Swordfish
Manganese 0.013mg 0.08mg Malt
Selenium 68.5µg 5.4µg Swordfish
Vitamin A 129IU 95IU Swordfish
Vitamin A RAE 43µg 26µg Swordfish
Vitamin E 2.41mg 0.06mg Swordfish
Vitamin D 666IU Swordfish
Vitamin D 16.6µg Swordfish
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Malt
Vitamin B1 0.089mg 0.054mg Swordfish
Vitamin B2 0.063mg 0.184mg Malt
Vitamin B3 9.254mg 0.259mg Swordfish
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.354mg Swordfish
Vitamin B6 0.615mg 0.046mg Swordfish
Folate 2µg 9µg Malt
Vitamin B12 1.62µg 0.42µg Swordfish
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.3µg Malt
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.074mg Swordfish
Threonine 1.035mg 0.143mg Swordfish
Isoleucine 1.088mg 0.165mg Swordfish
Leucine 1.919mg 0.268mg Swordfish
Lysine 2.168mg 0.142mg Swordfish
Methionine 0.699mg 0.074mg Swordfish
Phenylalanine 0.922mg 0.15mg Swordfish
Valine 1.216mg 0.193mg Swordfish
Histidine 0.695mg 0.077mg Swordfish
Cholesterol 78mg 10mg Malt
Trans Fat 0.056g Malt
Saturated Fat 1.911g 1.883g Malt
Omega-3 - DHA 0.772g 0g Swordfish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.127g 0g Swordfish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.168g 0g Swordfish
Monounsaturated Fat 3.544g 0.827g Swordfish
Polyunsaturated fat 1.368g 0.208g Swordfish
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.022g Swordfish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Swordfish Malt
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
95%
Swordfish
13%
Malt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Swordfish
17%
Malt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.68g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is cheaper?
Swordfish
Swordfish is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Swordfish
Swordfish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Swordfish
Swordfish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Malt
Malt contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Malt
Malt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Malt
Malt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.028g)

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. Malt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174867/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.