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Burbot vs. Swordfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Burbot and Swordfish

  • Burbot is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B1, Copper, Iron, and Vitamin B2, however, Swordfish is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B6.
  • Swordfish's daily need coverage for Selenium is 95% higher.
  • Burbot has 69 times more Manganese than Swordfish. While Burbot has 0.897mg of Manganese, Swordfish has only 0.013mg.
  • Burbot has less Saturated Fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, burbot, cooked, dry heat 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 Calcium +966.7%
Contains more Iron +155.6%
Contains more Magnesium +17.1%
Contains more Zinc +24.4%
Contains more Copper +456.5%
Contains more Manganese +6800%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.8%
Contains less Sodium -21.8%
Contains more Selenium +322.8%
Equal in Potassium - 499
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 44% 30% 110% 46% 17% 27% 86% 117% 89%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 17% 25% 131% 45% 13% 22% 16% 2% 374%
Contains more Calcium +966.7%
Contains more Iron +155.6%
Contains more Magnesium +17.1%
Contains more Zinc +24.4%
Contains more Copper +456.5%
Contains more Manganese +6800%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.8%
Contains less Sodium -21.8%
Contains more Selenium +322.8%
Equal in Potassium - 499

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.
Burbot
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +382%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +173%
Contains more Vitamin A +658.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +369%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +141%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +77.7%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +76.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 0% 108% 40% 37% 11% 80% 1% 115% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 49% 498% 0% 23% 15% 174% 26% 142% 2% 203% 1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +382%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +173%
Contains more Vitamin A +658.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +369%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +141%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +77.7%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +76.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +119.4%
Contains more Fats +662.5%
Equal in Protein - 23.45
Equal in Water - 68.26
25% 73%
Protein: 24.76 g
Fats: 1.04 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.41 g
Other: 0.79 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 Other +119.4%
Contains more Fats +662.5%
Equal in Protein - 23.45
Equal in Water - 68.26

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1984.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +259.1%
28% 22% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.209 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.17 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.381 g
28% 52% 20%
Saturated Fat: 1.911 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.368 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1984.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +259.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Burbot Swordfish Opinion
Protein 24.76g 23.45g Burbot
Fats 1.04g 7.93g Swordfish
Calories 115kcal 172kcal Swordfish
Calcium 64mg 6mg Burbot
Iron 1.15mg 0.45mg Burbot
Magnesium 41mg 35mg Burbot
Phosphorus 256mg 304mg Swordfish
Potassium 518mg 499mg Burbot
Sodium 124mg 97mg Swordfish
Zinc 0.97mg 0.78mg Burbot
Copper 0.256mg 0.046mg Burbot
Manganese 0.897mg 0.013mg Burbot
Selenium 16.2µg 68.5µg Swordfish
Vitamin A 17IU 129IU Swordfish
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 43µg Swordfish
Vitamin E 2.41mg Swordfish
Vitamin D 666IU Swordfish
Vitamin D 16.6µg Swordfish
Vitamin B1 0.429mg 0.089mg Burbot
Vitamin B2 0.172mg 0.063mg Burbot
Vitamin B3 1.973mg 9.254mg Swordfish
Vitamin B5 0.173mg 0.417mg Swordfish
Vitamin B6 0.346mg 0.615mg Swordfish
Folate 1µg 2µg Swordfish
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 1.62µg Swordfish
Vitamin K 0.1µg Swordfish
Tryptophan 0.277mg 0.265mg Burbot
Threonine 1.085mg 1.035mg Burbot
Isoleucine 1.141mg 1.088mg Burbot
Leucine 2.012mg 1.919mg Burbot
Lysine 2.274mg 2.168mg Burbot
Methionine 0.733mg 0.699mg Burbot
Phenylalanine 0.966mg 0.922mg Burbot
Valine 1.275mg 1.216mg Burbot
Histidine 0.729mg 0.695mg Burbot
Cholesterol 77mg 78mg Burbot
Trans Fat 0.056g Burbot
Saturated Fat 0.209g 1.911g Burbot
Omega-3 - DHA 0.123g 0.772g Swordfish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.09g 0.127g Swordfish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.033g 0.168g Swordfish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.17g 3.544g Swordfish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.381g 1.368g Swordfish
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.022g Swordfish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
33%
Burbot
95%
Swordfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Burbot
64%
Swordfish

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Swordfish
Swordfish contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Swordfish
Swordfish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Burbot
Burbot is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Burbot
Burbot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Burbot
Burbot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.702g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Burbot
Burbot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Burbot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174230/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.