Beetroot vs. Swordfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between beetroot and swordfish
- Beetroot is higher in folate and manganese; however, swordfish is richer in selenium, vitamin D, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and vitamin E.
- Swordfish's daily need coverage for selenium is 123% higher.
- Beetroot has 55 times more folate than swordfish. While beetroot has 109µg of folate, swordfish has only 2µg.
- Swordfish has a lower glycemic index (0) than beetroot (64).
The food types used in this comparison are Beets, raw and Fish, swordfish, cooked, dry heat.
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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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +166.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +77.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +63% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -19.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2430.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +52.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +53.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +122.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +660% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +9685.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +100% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +5350% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2050% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +5925% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +187.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +57.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2670.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +169% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +817.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1191.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +28.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +200% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1356.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +4564.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +10975% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2180% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 68.5µg | 123% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 16.6µg | 83% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 666IU | 83% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.62µg | 68% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.334mg | 9.254mg | 56% |
| Protein | 1.61g | 23.45g | 44% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.067mg | 0.615mg | 42% |
| Phosphorus | 40mg | 304mg | 38% |
| Folate | 109µg | 2µg | 27% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 78mg | 26% |
| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 2.41mg | 16% |
| Manganese | 0.329mg | 0.013mg | 14% |
| Choline | 6mg | 77.5mg | 13% |
| Fats | 0.17g | 7.93g | 12% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 0g | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 0.027g | 1.911g | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.06g | 1.368g | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.032g | 3.544g | 9% |
| Calories | 43kcal | 172kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 43µg | 5% |
| Potassium | 325mg | 499mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.089mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.155mg | 0.417mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 4.9mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.35mg | 0.78mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 0.45mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 35mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 9.56g | 0g | 3% |
| Copper | 0.075mg | 0.046mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.063mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 78mg | 97mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 6mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 6.76g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.76g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.056g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.019mg | 0.265mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.047mg | 1.035mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.048mg | 1.088mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.068mg | 1.919mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.058mg | 2.168mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0.699mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.046mg | 0.922mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.056mg | 1.216mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.021mg | 0.695mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.127g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.772g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.168g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.022g | N/A |
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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
12%
72%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
64%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swordfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.76g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swordfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is cheaper?
Swordfish is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Swordfish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beetroot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beetroot contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beetroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.884g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.