Sway Factor Tool
Welcome to the Sway Factor Tool
This tool simplifies gender swaying through diet by focusing on the balance of key minerals in foods—not just their quantities. The Sway Factor helps you achieve the right mineral balance to sway pink or blue.
How It Works
The Sway Factor assigns each food a score based on the balance between two sets of minerals:
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Higher scores: Favor a girl sway with a better ratio of calcium and magnesium relative to potassium and sodium.
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Lower scores: Favor a boy sway with a stronger ratio of potassium and sodium compared to calcium and magnesium.
Color-Coded Hearts for Quick Reference
Each food also has a color-coded heart to show its swaying effect:
💖 Pink: Foods with a higher ratio of calcium and magnesium, supporting a girl sway.
💙 Blue: Foods with a higher ratio of sodium and potassium, supporting a boy sway.
💚 Green: Foods with minimal sway mineral content, safe for both diets. This can include foods with clear pink or blue scores but with such low mineral content that they won’t significantly impact swaying.
🖤 Black: Mixed mineral content. These foods need careful balancing to avoid compromising the sway effect.
Choose Your View
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Per Portion: Adapts to practical serving sizes for daily snack and meal planning.
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Per 100g: Allows consistent food comparisons.
Dominant Mineral and Smart Planning
The Dominant Mineral feature identifies the most influential mineral in each food, helping you maintain a balanced diet.
Ensure all key minerals are balanced and within healthy limits to support overall health. This is crucial, particularly for sodium. Our Food Guide, Meal Plans & Recipes simplify this process, as balancing minerals can be tricky.
General Dietary Reference (WHO Recommendations):
The WHO recommendations provide standard intake values for a balanced, non-swaying diet:
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Magnesium: 310–320 mg for women
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Calcium: ~1,000 mg
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Potassium: 2,500–3,500 mg
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Sodium: <2,000 mg
Dr. Wilfried Feichtinger’s Recommendations
Dr. Wilfried Feichtinger, an Austrian gynecologist known for his expertise in diet-based gender swaying, suggests:
For Girl Sway:
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Magnesium: 450 mg
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Calcium: 1,500 mg
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Potassium: 2,800 mg
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Sodium: 650 mg
For Boy Sway:
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Magnesium: 320 mg
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Calcium: 800 mg
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Potassium: 4,700 mg
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Sodium: 3,900 mg
(Note: This is high in sodium and low in calcium, so consult your GP before following these exact levels).
Search Function and Quick Look-Ups
Use the search function for quick look-ups and organized food categories, allowing you to compare foods efficiently.
The information provided is general in nature, as mineral levels can vary between products. Always check food labels when possible, and feel free to reach out for help with interpreting the data.
For additional tips, explore our Food Guides, Meal Plans & Recipes, all designed to help you confidently adjust your diet toward your goal.
Note: Always consult with your healthcare provider before making significant dietary changes.
The following food items are included:
Breads & Bakery: Toast bread (wholemeal), Bagel (white), Flatbread, Graham bread, Multigrain bread (gluten free), Pumpernickel, Rye bread, Spelt bread, White bread, White bread (gluten free), Zwieback, Bread (rice bran), Bread (wholemeal), Baguette, Bread (sourdough), Bread roll, Focaccia, Toast bread (white), Bread crumbs, Croissant, Croutons, Pretzels (soft), Prezels, Puff pastry (baked), Shortcrust pastry (baked), Sweetbread.
Cereals, Grains, Seeds & Nuts: Oatmeal porridge, Pistachio (roasted and salted), Teff, Barley flakes, Cocoa powder, Couscous (cooked), Edamame (prepared), Multigrain flakes, Pistachio, Rye, Rye flakes, Unripe spelt grain, Wheat (grain), Coconut (desiccated), Cream of tartar, Goji berry (dried), Amaranth (cooked), Barley, Flax seeds (crushed), Hemp seeds (hulled), Muesli (toasted) / Granola, Muesli (toasted) / Granola with milk, Muesli with dried fruit, nuts and seeds, Oat bran, Oats (rolled), Pumpkin seeds, Quinoa (gekocht), Spelt flakes, Wheat bran, Wheat germ, Wheat flakes, Cashew (roasted and salted), Peanut (roasted and salted), Chia seeds, Poppy seeds, Sesame, Almond, Bulgur (soaked), Cashew (unsalted), Hazelnut, Macadamia nuts, Millet (cooked), Millet flakes, Peanut, Pecans, Pine nuts, Polenta (cooked), Puffed wheat, Semolina, Sunflower seeds, Walnut, Coriander seeds, Juniper seeds, Psyllium seed husks (Ispahghula), Tiger nut, Brazil Nuts, Almond (roasted & salted), Corn flakes (unfortified), Corn flakes (fortified, sugared), Chestnuts (roasted).
Drinks: Cappuccino, Acerola juice, Grape juice, Grapefruit juice, Pineapple juice, Apple juice, Apple juice (home squeezed), Apricot juice, Banana nectar, Cranberry juice, Red wine, Smoothie (fruit juice based), Protein shake (with water), Hot chocolate, Beer (alcohol free), Cider (dry), Energy drinks, Malt beer, Root beer, Rosé, Espresso, Wheat beer, Beer, Bitter lemon, Champagne, Coffee, Cola, Cola (sugar free), Eggnog, Gin, Ginger Ale, Green tea, Guava nectar, Guiness, Herbal tea, Iced tea (prepared), Lemonade, Mineral water (sample!), Mulled wine, Rum, Sake, Sherry (dry), Sparkling wine, Tequila, Tonic water, Vermouth, Vodka, Whisky, White tea, White wine, Currant juice, Cherry juice, Coconut water, Orange juice, Passion Fruit / Maracuja juice, Prune juice, Tomato juice, Protein shake (with milk).
Fish & Seafood: Rose fish, Smelt, Zander, Squid, Sturgeon, Tuna, Crab flesh (boiled), Lobster, Salmon (canned), Dogfish (smoked), Eel, Haddock, Ocean perch, Plaice, Porgies, Sea bass, Sea bram, Tuna (canned), Whiting, Wolffish, Salmon (smoked), Turbot, Mackerel (canned), Sardines (canned), Oysters, Scallop, Pickled herring, Rollmops, Caviar, Prawn, Shrimps, Tench, Carp, Codfish, Perch, Red snapper, Salmon (farmed), Salmon (wild), Sheatfish, Tilapia, Trout, Monkfish, Herring, Soused herring, Sprat (smoked), Hake, Halibut, Red mullet, Swordfish, Ling, Mackerel, Herring (in tomato sauce), Sardines, Anchovy (canned).
Fruit: Apple (dried), Fig (dried), Rhubarb, Banana chips, Black currants, Blackberries, Durian, Papaya, Pineapple (canned), Prunes (dried), Rasperries, Soursop, Watermelon, Apple, Apricot, Blood orange, Coconut, Date (dried), Elderberries, Gooseberry, Grapefruit, Grapes, Kiwi, Kiwi, gold, Kumquats, Longans, Longans (dried), Loquat, Mango, Melon / Honeydew melon, Mirabelle plum, Nectarine, Orange, Peach, Pear, Persimmon (Kaki), Pineapple, Plum, Pomegranate, Pomelo, Quince, Red currants, Sapodilla, Strawberries, Sultana, Tamarillo, White currants, Prickly pear, Açai (frozen pulp), Blueberries, Cherries, Cherries (canned), Clementines, Cranberry, Cranberry (dried), Fig, Fruit salad (canned), Jambolan, Lemon, Lime, Lingonberry, Litchi, Maraschino cherries, Nashi-pear, Peach (canned), Pear (canned), Plums (stewed), Starfruit, Tangerine, Jujube (dried), Banana, Breadfruit, Guava, Peach (dried), Plantain, Yam (cooked), Jackfruit.
Ingredients: Margarine, Cocoa butter, Coconut oil, Fish oil (salmon), Ghee, Goose schmaltz, Sheanut butter, Cornmeal, Cornstarch, Chickpea flour (Besan), Tofu (firm), Tempeh, Tofu (silken), Kamut, Wheat flour (wholemeal), Fish stock, Vegetable stock, Seaweed (Wakame), Millet flour, Molasses, Agave syrup, Basil, Bay leaf (dried), Borage, Caraway seeds, Chives, Coriander, Fruit sugar (fructose), Garlic powder, Gelatin, Ginger powder (dried), Glucose, Golden syrup, Honey, Maple Syrup, Mint (fresh), Nutmeg, Parsley, Peppermint, Red wine vinegar, Rosemary (fresh), Saffron, Sage, Sago (cooked), Seaweed (Agar), Seaweed (Irishmoss), Seaweed (Kelp), Seaweed (Laver), Seaweed (Nori), Seaweed (Spirulina), Sugar, Tapioca starch, Tarragon, Thyme (dried), Turmeric, Vanilla extract, Wheat flour, White pepper, White wine vinegar, Yeast (compressed), Fish sauce, Miso, Pesto (green), Salt (iodised), Stock (dry powder or cube), Soy flour, Potato starch, Whey powder.
Meat, Eggs & Tofu: Goose egg, Scrambled eggs, Duck egg, Egg, Fried egg, Egg yolk, Quail egg, Turkey egg, Egg (omega 3 enriched), Egg white, Goat, Beef liver, Chicken, Mutton, Quail, Venison, Chicken liver, Frog legs, Pork liver, Veal (liver), Frankfurter, Bockwurst, Bratwurst, Duck (meat without skin), Meatballs, Mettwurst, Turkey (meat without skin), Turkey (with skin), Chorizo, Fankfurter (turkey), Goose liver, Ham (cooked), Ham (cured), Liver cheese, Pork sausage, Salami, Salami (hard), Salami (turkey), Turkey breast (sliced for bread), Turkey liver, Turkey gizzard, Bacon (belly, breakfast bacon), Blood sausage, Corned beef (canned), Cured meat, Headcheese (pork), Liverwurst, Mortadella, Seitan (gluten meat), Vienna sausage, Deer, Horse meat, Kangaroo, Pork, Pork filet, Rabbit, Veal (grass-fed), Wild rabbit, Chicken breast (without skin), Crocodile meat, Duck, Goose, Goose (meat without skin), Ground meat (mixed), Lamb, Lamb (ground meat), Pork (ground meat), Veal, Wild boar, Beef.
Milk & Dairy: Butter, Yoghurt (3.5% fat), Milk (1%), Milk (3.5%), grassfed, Skyr, Coconut milk/cream, Fruit yoghurt, Sweet whey, Soy milk, Buttermilk, Milk (3.5%), Milk, lactose-free, Milk, skimmed (0.15%), Powdered milk, Sheep milk, Soured milk, Whey, Whole milk, Yoghurt (0.5% fat), Yoghurt, greek style, Mascarpone, Ricotta, Sour cream, Emmenthal, Mozzarella, Evaporated milk, Coffee cream, Cream, Crème fraîche (30% fat), Kefir, Quark/curd cheese 20%, Sour cream (30%), Soy yoghurt, Almond milk, Blue cheese, Brie, Camembert, Feta, Goat cheese (unripened), Quark (low fat), Remoudou cheese, Sheep cheese, Stilton cheese, Oat milk, Soy cheese, Cottage cheese, Cream cheese, Goat cheese (soft), Goat cheese (ripened), Rice milk, Appenzeller cheese, Cheddar, Edam cheese, Fontina, Gorgonzola, Gouda (aged), Gouda (middle aged), Gouda (young), Green cheese, Gruyere, Halloumi, Limburger cheese, Mexican Cheese (Queso Anejo), Parmesan (grated), Pecorino Romano, Provolone, Raclette cheese, Roquefort, Soft cheese, Swiss cheese, Tilsit cheese, Goat milk, Milk (3.5%), omega 3 enriched, Milkshake (chocolate), Milkshake (vanilla).
Pasta & Rice: Wild rice (cooked), Rice flakes, Rice flour (brown), Gnocchi, Cellophane noodles, Puffed rice cake, Spelt pasta (cooked), Corn pasta (cooked), Parboiled rice (cooked), Rice flour (white), Basmati rice (cooked), Jasminrice (cooked), Rice noodles (cooked), Risotto rice (cooked), Spinach pasta (cooked), Sushi rice (cooked), Brown rice (cooked), Thai red rice (steamed), Rice budding, Ravioli (meat filled), Whole-meat spaghetti (cooked), Whole-wheat pasta (cooked), Pasta with egg (cooked), Pasta, white wheat flour (cooked), Spaghetti (cooked), Rice bran.
Ready Meals & Eating Out: Apple sauce, French toast, Hot dog, Chicken nuggets, Fish sticks (prepared), Taro chips, Cole slaw, Spring roll (with meat), Tuna salad, Hamburger, Sushi, Falafel (chickpea patty), Kebab wrap (with lamb), Bolognese sauce, French fries (deep-fried), Potato salad (with mayonnaise), Shepherd's pie, Tomato soup, Vegetable soup, Lasagne, Pizza (cheese topping).
Sauces & Spreads: Tahini (sesame paste), Nutella, Tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, Peanut butter, Jam / Jelly, Marmalade, Spreads (vegetarian), Teriyaki sauce, Cocktail sauce, Horseradish (prepared), Ketchup, Mayonnaise, Mustard, Oyster sauce, Salad dressing (French), Salsa sauce, Soy sauce, Tabasco sauce, Wasabi paste.
Snacks & Sweets: Popcorn (air-popped), Pudding (vanilla), Pancakes, Ice cream, Nougat, Marzipan, Chocolate Dark (70-85%), Raisins, Muffin with chocolate, Muffin with blueberries, Shortbread biscuit (chocolate coated), Waffles, Sugar cookies, Nut cake, Chocolate brownie, Gingerbread, Ladyfinger, Oatmeal cookies, Apple strudel, Tiramisu, Cream gateau, Sorbet, Hummus, Vanilla sauce, Chocolate Dark (45-59%), Chocolate Dark (60-69%), Chocolate, white, Dulce de leche, Fruit gum candy, Ice pops, Jelly beans, Milk chocolate, Tortilla chips (flavored), Tortilla chips (only salted), Cheesecake, Doughnut (glazed), Marshmallows, Onion rings (fried), Sponge cake, Liquorice, Roasted almonds (sugar coated), Potato chips (salted), Stollen.
Vegetables & Legumes: Pinto beans (cooked), Kale, Artichoke (boiled), Beetroot (boiled), Broad beans (cooked), Cauliflower, Red cabbage (raw), Water spinach, Broccoli, Fennel, Pak Choi, Pascal celery, Radish, White radish, White turnip, Arugula / Rocket salad, Kale (cooked), Baked beans, Broccoli (boiled), Guacamole (homemade, incl avocados, tomatoes, lime juice and garlic), Kidney beans (cooked), Lentils (canned), Okra, Red lentils (cooked), Root parsley, Sweet corn, Tamarind, Zucchini, Asparagus white, Cabbage, Capsicum / Pepper (green), Capsicum / Pepper (red), Capsicum / Pepper (yellow), Cherry tomato, Chicory, Chinese cabbage (Napa), Corn salad, Eggplant, Endive, Enoki mushrooms, Escarole, Frisee lettuce, Horseradish, Jerusalem artichoke (cooked), Leek, Lotus root, Morels, Mushroom, Oyster mushroom, Porcini mushroom, Pumpkin (cooked), Savoy cabbage, Shiitake, Tomato, Tomatoes (green), Water chestnut, Wax gourd (cooked), Winter squash (cooked), Chickpeas (cooked), Corn, Rutabaga (mashed), Beetroot (fresh), Chickpeas (canned), Pea (frozen), Guacamole (commercial), Mixed pickles, Sauerkraut, Tomatoes (canned), Chard, Celeriac, Green beans (cooked), Alfalfa sprouts, Bamboo shoots, Butterhead lettuce, Cucumber, Garden cress, Garlic, Ginger root, Iceberg lettuce, Lemon grass, Mixed lettuce (bagged), Mung bean sprouts, Onion, Radicchio, Ramsons, Romaine lettuce, Shallot, Spring onion, Sugar snap pea, Wasabi root, Watercress, Capers (canned), Mushroom (canned), Olives (pickled), Pickled cucumbers, Sweet corn (canned), Spinach, Brussels sprout (boiled), Sweet potato, Salsify (black), Black beans (cooked), Soybean (cooked), Asparagus green, Avocado, Kohlrabi, Kohlrabi (boiled), Parsnip, Potatoes (raw), Red potatoes (unpeeled, boiled), Rutabaga / Swede, Swede / Rutabaga, Taro (cooked), Tomatoes (sun-dried), Adzuki beans (cooked), Black-eyed peas (cooked), Lentils (cooked), Lima beans (cooked), Navy beans (cooked), Mashed potatoes, Carrot.