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Grapefruit vs. Swordfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between grapefruit and swordfish

  • Grapefruit has more vitamin C and vitamin A, while swordfish has more selenium, vitamin D, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and vitamin E.
  • Swordfish covers your daily need for selenium, 124% more than grapefruit.
  • Swordfish has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of swordfish is 0, while the glycemic index of grapefruit is 25.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas 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 6.4% 6.6% 12% 3% 11% 1.9% 7.7% 0% 2.9% 0.55%
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 CalciumCalcium +266.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +69.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +288.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +269.6%
Contains more IronIron +462.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +43.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +1014.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1588.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +68400%

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 104% 19% 2.6% 0% 11% 7.2% 3.8% 16% 12% 0% 0% 9.8% 4.2%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +34.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +550%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1753.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +107%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +103.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4436.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +59.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1060.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +906.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 88%
Protein: 0.77 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 10.66 g
Water: 88.06 g
Other: 0.37 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 CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +29%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2945.5%
Contains more FatsFats +5564.3%
~equal in Other ~0.36g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 26% 47%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.021 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.036 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 -98.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +17620%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3700%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Grapefruit Swordfish DV% diff.
Selenium 0.1µg 68.5µg 124%
Vitamin D 0IU 666IU 83%
Vitamin D 0µg 16.6µg 83%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.62µg 68%
Vitamin B3 0.204mg 9.254mg 57%
Protein 0.77g 23.45g 45%
Vitamin B6 0.053mg 0.615mg 43%
Phosphorus 18mg 304mg 41%
Vitamin C 31.2mg 0mg 35%
Cholesterol 0mg 78mg 26%
Vitamin E 0.13mg 2.41mg 15%
Choline 7.7mg 77.5mg 13%
Fats 0.14g 7.93g 12%
Potassium 135mg 499mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 0.02g 3.544g 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.036g 1.368g 9%
Saturated fat 0.021g 1.911g 9%
Calories 42kcal 172kcal 7%
Magnesium 9mg 35mg 6%
Zinc 0.07mg 0.78mg 6%
Fiber 1.6g 0g 6%
Iron 0.08mg 0.45mg 5%
Carbs 10.66g 0g 4%
Sodium 0mg 97mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.089mg 4%
Folate 13µg 2µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.262mg 0.417mg 3%
Fructose 1.77g 2%
Calcium 22mg 6mg 2%
Vitamin A 58µg 43µg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.063mg 2%
Copper 0.032mg 0.046mg 2%
Net carbs 9.06g 0g N/A
Sugar 6.89g 0g N/A
Manganese 0.022mg 0.013mg 0%
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.056g N/A
Tryptophan 0.008mg 0.265mg 0%
Threonine 0.013mg 1.035mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.008mg 1.088mg 0%
Leucine 0.015mg 1.919mg 0%
Lysine 0.019mg 2.168mg 0%
Methionine 0.007mg 0.699mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.013mg 0.922mg 0%
Valine 0.015mg 1.216mg 0%
Histidine 0.008mg 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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Grapefruit Swordfish
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
15%
Grapefruit
72%
Swordfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
5%
Grapefruit
64%
Swordfish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.89g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Swordfish
Swordfish is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Swordfish
Swordfish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Swordfish
Swordfish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit contains less Sodium (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.89g)

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. Grapefruit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174673/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.