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Swordfish vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are swordfish and saffron different?

  • Swordfish is richer in selenium, vitamin D, vitamin B12, and vitamin B3, while saffron is higher in manganese, iron, vitamin C, magnesium, potassium, and copper.
  • Saffron covers your daily need for manganese, 1235% more than swordfish.
  • Saffron has a higher glycemic index (70) than swordfish (0).

Fish, swordfish, cooked, dry heat and Spices, saffron 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 189% 33% 152% 416% 109% 30% 108% 19% 3705% 31%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +20.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -34.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1123.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +654.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1750%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +245.5%
Contains more IronIron +2366.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +613%
Contains more ZincZinc +39.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +218423.1%

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 269% 9% 0% 0% 29% 62% 27% 0% 233% 0% 0% 70% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +59.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +533.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +29.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +323.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +64.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +4550%

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
11% 6% 65% 12% 5%
Protein: 11.43 g
Fats: 5.85 g
Carbs: 65.37 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.45 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +105.2%
Contains more FatsFats +35.6%
Contains more WaterWater +473.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1413.9%

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
39% 11% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.586 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.067 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +726.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -17%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +51.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swordfish Saffron DV% diff.
Manganese 0.013mg 28.408mg 1235%
Iron 0.45mg 11.1mg 133%
Selenium 68.5µg 5.6µg 114%
Vitamin C 0mg 80.8mg 90%
Vitamin D 16.6µg 0µg 83%
Vitamin D 666IU 0IU 83%
Vitamin B12 1.62µg 0µg 68%
Magnesium 35mg 264mg 55%
Vitamin B3 9.254mg 1.46mg 49%
Potassium 499mg 1724mg 36%
Copper 0.046mg 0.328mg 31%
Vitamin B6 0.615mg 1.01mg 30%
Cholesterol 78mg 0mg 26%
Protein 23.45g 11.43g 24%
Folate 2µg 93µg 23%
Carbs 0g 65.37g 22%
Vitamin B2 0.063mg 0.267mg 16%
Fiber 0g 3.9g 16%
Vitamin E 2.41mg 16%
Choline 77.5mg 14%
Calcium 6mg 111mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 3.544g 0.429g 8%
Calories 172kcal 310kcal 7%
Phosphorus 304mg 252mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.368g 2.067g 5%
Zinc 0.78mg 1.09mg 3%
Fats 7.93g 5.85g 3%
Vitamin B1 0.089mg 0.115mg 2%
Vitamin A 43µg 27µg 2%
Sodium 97mg 148mg 2%
Saturated fat 1.911g 1.586g 1%
Net carbs 0g 61.47g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 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 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.772g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.168g 0.006g 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 Saffron
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
54%
Saffron
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Swordfish
479%
Saffron

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Swordfish
Swordfish contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
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 - $2.2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.325g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
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. Saffron - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170934/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.