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Swordfish vs. Bamboo shoots — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between swordfish and bamboo shoots?

  • Swordfish is higher in selenium, vitamin D, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and choline, yet bamboo shoots are higher in copper and manganese.
  • Swordfish's daily need coverage for selenium is 123% more.
  • The amount of cholesterol in bamboo shoots is lower.
  • The glycemic index of swordfish is lower.

We used Fish, swordfish, cooked, dry heat and Bamboo shoots, raw types in this article.

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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 25% 1.8% 44% 17% 15% 21% 130% 13% 1.7% 374%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 3.9% 47% 19% 63% 30% 25% 0.52% 34% 4.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1066.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +415.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +8462.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +116.7%
Contains more IronIron +11.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +313%
Contains more ZincZinc +41%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1915.4%
~equal in Potassium ~533mg

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% 14% 48% 249% 22% 15% 174% 25% 142% 203% 0.25% 1.5% 42%
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 13% 0.33% 20% 0% 38% 16% 11% 9.7% 55% 0% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4200%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +141%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1442.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +159%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +156.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +68.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +11.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +250%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 8% 68%
Protein: 23.45 g
Fats: 7.93 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.26 g
Other: 0.36 g
3% 5% 91%
Protein: 2.6 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 5.2 g
Water: 91 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +801.9%
Contains more FatsFats +2543.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +33.3%
Contains more OtherOther +150%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 52% 20%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.911 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.368 g
33% 3% 64%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.069 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.134 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +50528.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +920.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swordfish Bamboo shoots DV% diff.
Selenium 68.5µg 0.8µg 123%
Vitamin D 16.6µg 0µg 83%
Vitamin D 666IU 0IU 83%
Vitamin B12 1.62µg 0µg 68%
Vitamin B3 9.254mg 0.6mg 54%
Protein 23.45g 2.6g 42%
Phosphorus 304mg 59mg 35%
Vitamin B6 0.615mg 0.24mg 29%
Cholesterol 78mg 0mg 26%
Copper 0.046mg 0.19mg 16%
Choline 77.5mg 0mg 14%
Fats 7.93g 0.3g 12%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.262mg 11%
Vitamin E 2.41mg 1mg 9%
Fiber 0g 2.2g 9%
Monounsaturated fat 3.544g 0.007g 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.368g 0.134g 8%
Saturated fat 1.911g 0.069g 8%
Magnesium 35mg 3mg 8%
Calories 172kcal 27kcal 7%
Vitamin A 43µg 1µg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.089mg 0.15mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.161mg 5%
Sodium 97mg 4mg 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 4mg 4%
Zinc 0.78mg 1.1mg 3%
Carbs 0g 5.2g 2%
Folate 2µg 7µg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.063mg 0.07mg 1%
Iron 0.45mg 0.5mg 1%
Potassium 499mg 533mg 1%
Calcium 6mg 13mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 3g N/A
Sugar 0g 3g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.056g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.027mg 0%
Threonine 1.035mg 0.086mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.088mg 0.088mg 0%
Leucine 1.919mg 0.14mg 0%
Lysine 2.168mg 0.134mg 0%
Methionine 0.699mg 0.03mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.922mg 0.09mg 0%
Valine 1.216mg 0.106mg 0%
Histidine 0.695mg 0.042mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.127g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.772g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.168g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.022g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Swordfish Bamboo shoots
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
72%
Swordfish
13%
Bamboo shoots
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Swordfish
23%
Bamboo shoots

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Swordfish
Swordfish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bamboo shoots
Bamboo shoots is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bamboo shoots
Bamboo shoots contains less Sodium (difference - 93mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bamboo shoots
Bamboo shoots is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.842g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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. Swordfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173704/nutrients
  2. Bamboo shoots - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169210/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.