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Swordfish vs. Merlot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between swordfish and merlot

  • The amount of selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, potassium, vitamin B5, vitamin B1, zinc, and magnesium in swordfish is higher than in merlot.
  • Swordfish covers your daily need for selenium, 124% more than merlot.
  • Swordfish has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of swordfish is 0, while the glycemic index of merlot is 15.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, swordfish, cooked, dry heat and Alcoholic Beverage, wine, table, red, Merlot.

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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%
Merlot
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 2.4% 11% 17% 3.7% 3.8% 9.9% 0.52% 17% 1.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +191.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +292.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +318.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +457.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1221.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +34150%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +33.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +915.4%
~equal in Iron ~0.46mg

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%
Merlot
0
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% 1.3% 7.2% 4.2% 1.8% 13% 0% 0% 0.75% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1680%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +103.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4031.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1290%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +978.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~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
Merlot
3
3% 87% 11%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 2.51 g
Water: 86.59 g
Other: 10.83 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +33400%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +26.9%
Contains more OtherOther +2908.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swordfish Merlot DV% diff.
Selenium 68.5µg 0.2µg 124%
Vitamin D 666IU 83%
Vitamin D 16.6µg 83%
Vitamin B12 1.62µg 0µg 68%
Vitamin B3 9.254mg 0.224mg 56%
Protein 23.45g 0.07g 47%
Vitamin B6 0.615mg 0.057mg 43%
Phosphorus 304mg 23mg 40%
Cholesterol 78mg 26%
Vitamin E 2.41mg 16%
Choline 77.5mg 14%
Fats 7.93g 0g 12%
Potassium 499mg 127mg 11%
Saturated fat 1.911g 9%
Monounsaturated fat 3.544g 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.368g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.03mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.089mg 0.005mg 7%
Zinc 0.78mg 0.14mg 6%
Vitamin A 43µg 5%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.132mg 5%
Magnesium 35mg 12mg 5%
Calories 172kcal 83kcal 4%
Sodium 97mg 4mg 4%
Copper 0.046mg 0.011mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.063mg 0.031mg 2%
Carbs 0g 2.51g 1%
Net carbs 0g 2.51g N/A
Calcium 6mg 8mg 0%
Iron 0.45mg 0.46mg 0%
Sugar 0g 0.62g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Folate 2µg 1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.056g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0%
Threonine 1.035mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.088mg 0%
Leucine 1.919mg 0%
Lysine 2.168mg 0%
Methionine 0.699mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.922mg 0%
Valine 1.216mg 0%
Histidine 0.695mg 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 Merlot
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
2%
Merlot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Swordfish
8%
Merlot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Swordfish
Swordfish is cheaper (difference - $2)
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Merlot
Merlot contains less Sodium (difference - 93mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.911g)

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. Merlot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171925/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.