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Swordfish vs. Pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are swordfish and pastry different?

  • Swordfish is richer in selenium, vitamin B1,2, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and vitamin B3, while pastry is higher in iron, vitamin B1, and manganese.
  • Swordfish covers your daily need for selenium, 81% more than pastry.
  • Pastry is lower in cholesterol.
  • Pastry has a higher glycemic index (59) than swordfish (0).

Fish, swordfish, cooked, dry heat and Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake types were 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.
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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 3% 5.4% 96% 38% 14% 26% 32% 64% 132%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +118.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +718%
Contains more ZincZinc +47.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +406.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -61%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +183.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +66.7%
Contains more IronIron +468.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +147.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3653.8%

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.
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%
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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% 11% 0% 100% 65% 78% 0% 4.8% 0% 40% 59% 3.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +346.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +122%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2828.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1110.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +347.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +349.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +16000%
Contains more FolateFolate +3800%
~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
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7% 38% 45% 9%
Protein: 7.3 g
Fats: 38.1 g
Carbs: 45.1 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +221.2%
Contains more WaterWater +703.1%
Contains more FatsFats +380.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +177.8%

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
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27% 60% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.643 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 21.597 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.894 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -80.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +509.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +257.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swordfish Pastry DV% diff.
Vitamin D 16.6µg 83%
Vitamin D 666IU 83%
Selenium 68.5µg 24.2µg 81%
Vitamin B12 1.62µg 0µg 68%
Fats 7.93g 38.1g 46%
Vitamin B6 0.615mg 0.021mg 46%
Monounsaturated fat 3.544g 21.597g 45%
Phosphorus 304mg 60mg 35%
Saturated fat 1.911g 9.643g 35%
Vitamin B3 9.254mg 4.168mg 32%
Protein 23.45g 7.3g 32%
Cholesterol 78mg 0mg 26%
Iron 0.45mg 2.56mg 26%
Vitamin B1 0.089mg 0.398mg 26%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.368g 4.894g 24%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.488mg 21%
Folate 2µg 78µg 19%
Calories 172kcal 551kcal 19%
Vitamin B2 0.063mg 0.283mg 17%
Carbs 0g 45.1g 15%
Choline 77.5mg 6.4mg 13%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 16.1µg 13%
Potassium 499mg 61mg 13%
Vitamin E 2.41mg 0.54mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0mg 8%
Copper 0.046mg 0.114mg 8%
Sodium 97mg 249mg 7%
Fiber 0g 1.5g 6%
Magnesium 35mg 16mg 5%
Vitamin A 43µg 0µg 5%
Zinc 0.78mg 0.53mg 2%
Net carbs 0g 43.6g N/A
Calcium 6mg 10mg 0%
Sugar 0g 0.74g N/A
Trans fat 0.056g N/A
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.085mg 0%
Threonine 1.035mg 0.196mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.088mg 0.272mg 0%
Leucine 1.919mg 0.508mg 0%
Lysine 2.168mg 0.142mg 0%
Methionine 0.699mg 0.129mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.922mg 0.362mg 0%
Valine 1.216mg 0.308mg 0%
Histidine 0.695mg 0.156mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Swordfish Pastry
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
28%
Pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Swordfish
42%
Pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Swordfish
Swordfish contains less Sodium (difference - 152mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.732g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Swordfish
Swordfish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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. Pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172790/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.