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Swordfish vs. Scallion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Swordfish and Scallion

  • Swordfish has more Selenium, Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus, however, Scallion is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, and Folate.
  • Scallion's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 172% more.
  • Scallion contains less Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, swordfish, cooked, dry heat and Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw.

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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.
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +721.6%
Contains more Potassium +80.8%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Selenium +11316.7%
Contains more Calcium +1100%
Contains more Iron +228.9%
Contains less Sodium -83.5%
Contains more Copper +80.4%
Contains more Manganese +1130.8%
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 22% 56% 15% 16% 25% 3% 11% 28% 21% 4%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +721.6%
Contains more Potassium +80.8%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Selenium +11316.7%
Contains more Calcium +1100%
Contains more Iron +228.9%
Contains less Sodium -83.5%
Contains more Copper +80.4%
Contains more Manganese +1130.8%

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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Contains more Vitamin E +338.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +61.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1662.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +456%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +908.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +672.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27%
Contains more Folate +3100%
Contains more Vitamin K +206900%
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 60% 11% 0% 63% 14% 19% 10% 5% 15% 48% 0% 518%
Contains more Vitamin E +338.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +61.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1662.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +456%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +908.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +672.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27%
Contains more Folate +3100%
Contains more Vitamin K +206900%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1181.4%
Contains more Fats +4073.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +31.6%
Contains more Other +125%
23% 8% 68%
Protein: 23.45 g
Fats: 7.93 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.26 g
Other: 0.36 g
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.83 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 7.34 g
Water: 89.83 g
Other: 0.81 g
Contains more Protein +1181.4%
Contains more Fats +4073.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +31.6%
Contains more Other +125%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13025.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1748.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.3%
28% 52% 20%
Saturated Fat: 1.911 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.368 g
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.074 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13025.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1748.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swordfish Scallion Opinion
Net carbs 0g 4.74g Scallion
Protein 23.45g 1.83g Swordfish
Fats 7.93g 0.19g Swordfish
Carbs 0g 7.34g Scallion
Calories 172kcal 32kcal Swordfish
Sugar 0g 2.33g Swordfish
Fiber 0g 2.6g Scallion
Calcium 6mg 72mg Scallion
Iron 0.45mg 1.48mg Scallion
Magnesium 35mg 20mg Swordfish
Phosphorus 304mg 37mg Swordfish
Potassium 499mg 276mg Swordfish
Sodium 97mg 16mg Scallion
Zinc 0.78mg 0.39mg Swordfish
Copper 0.046mg 0.083mg Scallion
Manganese 0.013mg 0.16mg Scallion
Selenium 68.5µg 0.6µg Swordfish
Vitamin A 129IU 997IU Scallion
Vitamin A RAE 43µg 50µg Scallion
Vitamin E 2.41mg 0.55mg Swordfish
Vitamin D 666IU 0IU Swordfish
Vitamin D 16.6µg 0µg Swordfish
Vitamin C 0mg 18.8mg Scallion
Vitamin B1 0.089mg 0.055mg Swordfish
Vitamin B2 0.063mg 0.08mg Scallion
Vitamin B3 9.254mg 0.525mg Swordfish
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.075mg Swordfish
Vitamin B6 0.615mg 0.061mg Swordfish
Folate 2µg 64µg Scallion
Vitamin B12 1.62µg 0µg Swordfish
Vitamin K 0.1µg 207µg Scallion
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.02mg Swordfish
Threonine 1.035mg 0.072mg Swordfish
Isoleucine 1.088mg 0.077mg Swordfish
Leucine 1.919mg 0.109mg Swordfish
Lysine 2.168mg 0.091mg Swordfish
Methionine 0.699mg 0.02mg Swordfish
Phenylalanine 0.922mg 0.059mg Swordfish
Valine 1.216mg 0.081mg Swordfish
Histidine 0.695mg 0.032mg Swordfish
Cholesterol 78mg 0mg Scallion
Trans Fat 0.056g 0g Scallion
Saturated Fat 1.911g 0.032g Scallion
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 0.027g Swordfish
Polyunsaturated fat 1.368g 0.074g Swordfish
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.022g Swordfish

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Swordfish Scallion
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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
63%
Scallion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Swordfish
20%
Scallion

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Swordfish
Swordfish is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Scallion
Scallion contains less Sodium (difference - 81mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.879g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Scallion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170005/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.