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Swordfish vs. Peppermint — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between swordfish and peppermint

  • Swordfish has more vitamin D, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and phosphorus; however, peppermint is higher in vitamin A, iron, manganese, vitamin C, and fiber.
  • Swordfish covers your daily vitamin D needs 111% more than peppermint.
  • The glycemic index of peppermint is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, swordfish, cooked, dry heat and Peppermint, fresh.

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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 57% 73% 50% 191% 110% 30% 31% 4% 153% 0%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +316.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +128.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3950%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14%
Contains more IronIron +1028.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +615.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +42.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -68%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +8946.2%

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 106% 71% 0% 0% 21% 61% 32% 20% 30% 0% 0% 86% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +442.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +23.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +376.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +393%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +322.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +5600%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.082mg

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
4% 15% 79% 2%
Protein: 3.75 g
Fats: 0.94 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 78.65 g
Other: 1.77 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +525.3%
Contains more FatsFats +743.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +15.2%
Contains more OtherOther +391.7%

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
31% 4% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.246 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.508 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +10639.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +169.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swordfish Peppermint DV% diff.
Selenium 68.5µg 125%
Vitamin D 666IU 0IU 83%
Vitamin D 16.6µg 0µg 83%
Vitamin B12 1.62µg 0µg 68%
Iron 0.45mg 5.08mg 58%
Manganese 0.013mg 1.176mg 51%
Vitamin B3 9.254mg 1.706mg 47%
Protein 23.45g 3.75g 39%
Vitamin B6 0.615mg 0.129mg 37%
Vitamin C 0mg 31.8mg 35%
Phosphorus 304mg 73mg 33%
Fiber 0g 8g 32%
Copper 0.046mg 0.329mg 31%
Folate 2µg 114µg 28%
Cholesterol 78mg 0mg 26%
Calcium 6mg 243mg 24%
Vitamin A 43µg 212µg 19%
Vitamin E 2.41mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.063mg 0.266mg 16%
Choline 77.5mg 14%
Fats 7.93g 0.94g 11%
Magnesium 35mg 80mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 3.544g 0.033g 9%
Saturated fat 1.911g 0.246g 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.368g 0.508g 6%
Calories 172kcal 70kcal 5%
Carbs 0g 14.89g 5%
Sodium 97mg 31mg 3%
Zinc 0.78mg 1.11mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.338mg 2%
Potassium 499mg 569mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.089mg 0.082mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 6.89g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.056g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.058mg 0%
Threonine 1.035mg 0.154mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.088mg 0.154mg 0%
Leucine 1.919mg 0.281mg 0%
Lysine 2.168mg 0.161mg 0%
Methionine 0.699mg 0.053mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.922mg 0.191mg 0%
Valine 1.216mg 0.187mg 0%
Histidine 0.695mg 0.075mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Swordfish Peppermint
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
33%
Peppermint
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Swordfish
70%
Peppermint

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Swordfish
Swordfish is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Swordfish
Swordfish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppermint
Peppermint contains less Sodium (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.665g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peppermint
Peppermint is relatively richer in minerals

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. Peppermint - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173474/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.