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Brisket raw vs. Swordfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between brisket raw and swordfish

  • Brisket raw has more vitamin B12, zinc, iron, and vitamin B2; however, swordfish has more selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and vitamin E.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for swordfish is 95% higher.
  • Swordfish has 6 times less zinc than brisket raw. Brisket raw has 4.31mg of zinc, while swordfish has 0.78mg.
  • Brisket raw is lower in cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Beef, brisket, whole, separable lean only, all grades, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 1.5% 29% 72% 27% 118% 86% 10% 1.8% 89%
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%
Contains more IronIron +326.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +73.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +452.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -18.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +52.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +20%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +51.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +51.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +317.7%
~equal in Manganese ~0.013mg

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% 0% 6.4% 0% 25% 39% 74% 21% 97% 304% 3.3% 5.3% 47%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +12.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +169.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +50%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1200%
Contains more FolateFolate +250%
Contains more CholineCholine +11.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +653.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +134.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +19.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +46.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 7% 70%
Protein: 20.72 g
Fats: 7.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.29 g
Other: 1.62 g
23% 8% 68%
Protein: 23.45 g
Fats: 7.93 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.26 g
Other: 0.36 g
Contains more OtherOther +350%
Contains more ProteinProtein +13.2%
~equal in Fats ~7.93g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~68.26g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 55% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.59 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.46 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.23 g
28% 52% 20%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.911 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.368 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -26.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +494.8%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~3.544g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brisket raw Swordfish DV% diff.
Selenium 16.4µg 68.5µg 95%
Vitamin D 666IU 83%
Vitamin D 16.6µg 83%
Vitamin B12 2.43µg 1.62µg 34%
Vitamin B3 3.94mg 9.254mg 33%
Zinc 4.31mg 0.78mg 32%
Iron 1.92mg 0.45mg 18%
Vitamin B6 0.42mg 0.615mg 15%
Phosphorus 201mg 304mg 15%
Vitamin E 0.32mg 2.41mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.063mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.23g 1.368g 8%
Potassium 330mg 499mg 5%
Protein 20.72g 23.45g 5%
Vitamin A 0µg 43µg 5%
Cholesterol 62mg 78mg 5%
Copper 0.08mg 0.046mg 4%
Saturated fat 2.59g 1.911g 3%
Magnesium 23mg 35mg 3%
Choline 86.5mg 77.5mg 2%
Folate 7µg 2µg 1%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 0.1µg 1%
Calories 155kcal 172kcal 1%
Vitamin B5 0.35mg 0.417mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.089mg 1%
Sodium 79mg 97mg 1%
Fats 7.37g 7.93g 1%
Calcium 5mg 6mg 0%
Manganese 0.014mg 0.013mg 0%
Trans fat 0.056g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 3.46g 3.544g 0%
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0.265mg 0%
Threonine 0.905mg 1.035mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.931mg 1.088mg 0%
Leucine 1.637mg 1.919mg 0%
Lysine 1.724mg 2.168mg 0%
Methionine 0.53mg 0.699mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.809mg 0.922mg 0%
Valine 1.008mg 1.216mg 0%
Histidine 0.709mg 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brisket raw Swordfish
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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
48%
Brisket raw
72%
Swordfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Brisket raw
64%
Swordfish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.679g)
Which food is cheaper?
Swordfish
Swordfish is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brisket raw
Brisket raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brisket raw
Brisket raw contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.
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. Brisket raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168607/nutrients
  2. Swordfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173704/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.