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Summer squash vs. Swordfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Summer squash and Swordfish

  • Summer squash has more Vitamin C, however, Swordfish is richer in Selenium, Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin E , and Choline.
  • Swordfish's daily need coverage for Selenium is 124% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Squash, summer, all varieties, 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 Calcium +150%
Contains less Sodium -97.9%
Contains more Copper +10.9%
Contains more Manganese +1246.2%
Contains more Iron +28.6%
Contains more Magnesium +105.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +700%
Contains more Potassium +90.5%
Contains more Zinc +169%
Contains more Selenium +34150%
Equal in Copper - 0.046
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 14% 13% 17% 24% 1% 8% 17% 23% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 17% 25% 131% 45% 13% 22% 16% 2% 374%
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains less Sodium -97.9%
Contains more Copper +10.9%
Contains more Manganese +1246.2%
Contains more Iron +28.6%
Contains more Magnesium +105.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +700%
Contains more Potassium +90.5%
Contains more Zinc +169%
Contains more Selenium +34150%
Equal in Copper - 0.046

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +55%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +125.4%
Contains more Folate +1350%
Contains more Vitamin K +2900%
Contains more Vitamin E +1908.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +85.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1800.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +169%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +182.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 3% 0% 57% 12% 33% 10% 10% 51% 22% 0% 8%
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 A +55%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +125.4%
Contains more Folate +1350%
Contains more Vitamin K +2900%
Contains more Vitamin E +1908.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +85.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1800.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +169%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +182.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +38.6%
Contains more Other +72.2%
Contains more Protein +1838%
Contains more Fats +4305.6%
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 3.35 g
Water: 94.64 g
Other: 0.62 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 Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +38.6%
Contains more Other +72.2%
Contains more Protein +1838%
Contains more Fats +4305.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22050%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1437.1%
30% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.044 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.089 g
28% 52% 20%
Saturated Fat: 1.911 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.368 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22050%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1437.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Summer squash Swordfish Opinion
Net carbs 2.25g 0g Summer squash
Protein 1.21g 23.45g Swordfish
Fats 0.18g 7.93g Swordfish
Carbs 3.35g 0g Summer squash
Calories 16kcal 172kcal Swordfish
Fructose 0.95g Summer squash
Sugar 2.2g 0g Swordfish
Fiber 1.1g 0g Summer squash
Calcium 15mg 6mg Summer squash
Iron 0.35mg 0.45mg Swordfish
Magnesium 17mg 35mg Swordfish
Phosphorus 38mg 304mg Swordfish
Potassium 262mg 499mg Swordfish
Sodium 2mg 97mg Summer squash
Zinc 0.29mg 0.78mg Swordfish
Copper 0.051mg 0.046mg Summer squash
Manganese 0.175mg 0.013mg Summer squash
Selenium 0.2µg 68.5µg Swordfish
Vitamin A 200IU 129IU Summer squash
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 43µg Swordfish
Vitamin E 0.12mg 2.41mg Swordfish
Vitamin D 0IU 666IU Swordfish
Vitamin D 0µg 16.6µg Swordfish
Vitamin C 17mg 0mg Summer squash
Vitamin B1 0.048mg 0.089mg Swordfish
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.063mg Summer squash
Vitamin B3 0.487mg 9.254mg Swordfish
Vitamin B5 0.155mg 0.417mg Swordfish
Vitamin B6 0.218mg 0.615mg Swordfish
Folate 29µg 2µg Summer squash
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.62µg Swordfish
Vitamin K 3µg 0.1µg Summer squash
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.265mg Swordfish
Threonine 0.028mg 1.035mg Swordfish
Isoleucine 0.042mg 1.088mg Swordfish
Leucine 0.069mg 1.919mg Swordfish
Lysine 0.065mg 2.168mg Swordfish
Methionine 0.017mg 0.699mg Swordfish
Phenylalanine 0.041mg 0.922mg Swordfish
Valine 0.053mg 1.216mg Swordfish
Histidine 0.025mg 0.695mg Swordfish
Cholesterol 0mg 78mg Summer squash
Trans Fat 0g 0.056g Summer squash
Saturated Fat 0.044g 1.911g Summer squash
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.772g Swordfish
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.127g Swordfish
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.168g Swordfish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g 3.544g Swordfish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.089g 1.368g Swordfish
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.022g Swordfish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Summer squash Swordfish
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
18%
Summer squash
95%
Swordfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Summer squash
64%
Swordfish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Swordfish
Swordfish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Summer squash
Summer squash contains less Sodium (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Summer squash
Summer squash is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Summer squash
Summer squash is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.867g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Summer squash - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170487/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.