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Swordfish vs. Taffy (candy) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between swordfish and taffy (candy)

  • The amount of selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin E, potassium, magnesium, and vitamin B5 in swordfish is higher than in taffy (candy).
  • Swordfish covers your daily need for selenium, 123% more than taffy (candy).
  • The amount of cholesterol in taffy (candy) is lower.
  • Swordfish has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of swordfish is 0, while the glycemic index of taffy (candy) is 51.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, swordfish, cooked, dry heat and Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe.

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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 0% 2.4% 0.26% 0.38% 0% 5.7% 0.43% 6.8% 0% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +16533.3%
Contains more IronIron +4400%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +271.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +30300%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +9685.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +33.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -46.4%

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 0% 9% 1.8% 0% 7% 2.8% 0.04% 0.24% 0% 1.3% 0.75% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +59.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2577.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +217.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +425%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +462600%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +10325%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +16100%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +200%
~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
3% 92% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 91.56 g
Water: 4.85 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +78066.7%
Contains more FatsFats +138.1%
Contains more WaterWater +1307.4%
Contains more OtherOther +56.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%

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
68% 28% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.049 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.121 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +322.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1030.6%
~equal in Saturated fat ~2.049g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swordfish Taffy (candy) DV% diff.
Selenium 68.5µg 0.7µg 123%
Vitamin D 666IU 83%
Vitamin D 16.6µg 83%
Vitamin B12 1.62µg 0.01µg 67%
Vitamin B3 9.254mg 0.002mg 58%
Vitamin B6 0.615mg 0mg 47%
Protein 23.45g 0.03g 47%
Phosphorus 304mg 1mg 43%
Carbs 0g 91.56g 31%
Cholesterol 78mg 9mg 23%
Vitamin E 2.41mg 0.09mg 15%
Potassium 499mg 3mg 15%
Choline 77.5mg 14%
Calories 172kcal 397kcal 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.368g 0.121g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.004mg 8%
Magnesium 35mg 0mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 3.544g 0.838g 7%
Fats 7.93g 3.33g 7%
Iron 0.45mg 0.01mg 6%
Zinc 0.78mg 0.21mg 5%
Copper 0.046mg 0mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.089mg 0.028mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.063mg 0.012mg 4%
Sodium 97mg 52mg 2%
Vitamin A 43µg 27µg 2%
Folate 2µg 0µg 1%
Saturated fat 1.911g 2.049g 1%
Manganese 0.013mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 91.56g N/A
Calcium 6mg 8mg 0%
Sugar 0g 68.48g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.056g 0.131g 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 - ALA 0.013g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.168g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.022g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.086g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Swordfish Taffy (candy)
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%
Taffy (candy)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Swordfish
2%
Taffy (candy)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 68.48g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.138g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
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

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. Taffy (candy) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169670/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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