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Swordfish vs. Thyme — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between swordfish and thyme

  • Swordfish has more vitamin D, vitamin B12, and vitamin B3; however, thyme is richer in iron, vitamin C, vitamin A, manganese, copper, fiber, and calcium.
  • Thyme covers your daily iron needs 213% more than swordfish.
  • Thyme has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of thyme is 45, while the glycemic index of swordfish is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, swordfish, cooked, dry heat and Thyme, 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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 114% 122% 54% 654% 185% 49% 45% 1.2% 224% 0%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +186.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +357.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +6650%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +22%
Contains more IronIron +3777.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +1106.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +132.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +13123.1%

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%
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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 534% 79% 0% 0% 12% 109% 34% 25% 80% 0% 0% 34% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +85.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +407.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +76.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +453.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +647.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +2150%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.409mg

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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6% 2% 24% 65% 3%
Protein: 5.56 g
Fats: 1.68 g
Carbs: 24.45 g
Water: 65.11 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +321.8%
Contains more FatsFats +372%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +788.9%
~equal in Water ~65.11g

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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43% 8% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.467 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.532 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4275.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +157.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -75.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swordfish Thyme DV% diff.
Iron 0.45mg 17.45mg 213%
Vitamin C 0mg 160.1mg 178%
Selenium 68.5µg 125%
Vitamin D 16.6µg 0µg 83%
Vitamin D 666IU 0IU 83%
Manganese 0.013mg 1.719mg 74%
Vitamin B12 1.62µg 0µg 68%
Copper 0.046mg 0.555mg 57%
Fiber 0g 14g 56%
Vitamin B3 9.254mg 1.824mg 46%
Calcium 6mg 405mg 40%
Protein 23.45g 5.56g 36%
Vitamin B2 0.063mg 0.471mg 31%
Magnesium 35mg 160mg 30%
Phosphorus 304mg 106mg 28%
Cholesterol 78mg 0mg 26%
Vitamin A 43µg 238µg 22%
Vitamin B6 0.615mg 0.348mg 21%
Vitamin E 2.41mg 16%
Choline 77.5mg 14%
Folate 2µg 45µg 11%
Fats 7.93g 1.68g 10%
Zinc 0.78mg 1.81mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 3.544g 0.081g 9%
Carbs 0g 24.45g 8%
Saturated fat 1.911g 0.467g 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.368g 0.532g 6%
Calories 172kcal 101kcal 4%
Sodium 97mg 9mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.089mg 0.048mg 3%
Potassium 499mg 609mg 3%
Net carbs 0g 10.45g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.409mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.056g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.114mg 0%
Threonine 1.035mg 0.154mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.088mg 0.285mg 0%
Leucine 1.919mg 0.262mg 0%
Lysine 2.168mg 0.126mg 0%
Methionine 0.699mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.922mg 0%
Valine 1.216mg 0.307mg 0%
Histidine 0.695mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Swordfish Thyme
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
70%
Thyme
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Swordfish
145%
Thyme

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Thyme
Thyme contains less Sodium (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.444g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Thyme
Thyme is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Swordfish
Swordfish is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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. Thyme - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173470/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.