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Swordfish vs. Brisket raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between swordfish and brisket raw

  • Swordfish has more selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and vitamin E; however, brisket raw has more vitamin B12, zinc, iron, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for swordfish is 95% higher.
  • Brisket raw has 8 times less vitamin E than swordfish. Swordfish has 2.41mg of vitamin E, while brisket raw has 0.32mg.
  • Brisket raw is lower in cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Fish, swordfish, cooked, dry heat and Beef, brisket, whole, separable lean only, all grades, raw.

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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 16% 1.5% 29% 72% 27% 118% 86% 10% 1.8% 89%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +52.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +20%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +51.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +51.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +317.7%
Contains more IronIron +326.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +73.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +452.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -18.6%
~equal in Manganese ~0.014mg

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 0% 0% 6.4% 0% 25% 39% 74% 21% 97% 304% 3.3% 5.3% 47%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +653.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +134.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +19.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +46.4%
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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
21% 7% 70%
Protein: 20.72 g
Fats: 7.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.29 g
Other: 1.62 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +13.2%
Contains more OtherOther +350%
~equal in Fats ~7.37g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~70.29g

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
41% 55% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.59 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.46 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.23 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -26.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +494.8%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~3.46g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Swordfish Brisket raw
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 Swordfish Brisket raw DV% diff.
Selenium 68.5µg 16.4µg 95%
Vitamin D 666IU 83%
Vitamin D 16.6µg 83%
Vitamin B12 1.62µg 2.43µg 34%
Vitamin B3 9.254mg 3.94mg 33%
Zinc 0.78mg 4.31mg 32%
Iron 0.45mg 1.92mg 18%
Vitamin B6 0.615mg 0.42mg 15%
Phosphorus 304mg 201mg 15%
Vitamin E 2.41mg 0.32mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.063mg 0.17mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.368g 0.23g 8%
Potassium 499mg 330mg 5%
Protein 23.45g 20.72g 5%
Vitamin A 43µg 0µg 5%
Cholesterol 78mg 62mg 5%
Copper 0.046mg 0.08mg 4%
Saturated fat 1.911g 2.59g 3%
Magnesium 35mg 23mg 3%
Choline 77.5mg 86.5mg 2%
Folate 2µg 7µg 1%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 1.3µg 1%
Calories 172kcal 155kcal 1%
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.35mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.089mg 0.1mg 1%
Sodium 97mg 79mg 1%
Fats 7.93g 7.37g 1%
Calcium 6mg 5mg 0%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.014mg 0%
Trans fat 0.056g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 3.544g 3.46g 0%
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.232mg 0%
Threonine 1.035mg 0.905mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.088mg 0.931mg 0%
Leucine 1.919mg 1.637mg 0%
Lysine 2.168mg 1.724mg 0%
Methionine 0.699mg 0.53mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.922mg 0.809mg 0%
Valine 1.216mg 1.008mg 0%
Histidine 0.695mg 0.709mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Swordfish Brisket raw
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
72%
Swordfish
48%
Brisket raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Swordfish
45%
Brisket raw

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. Swordfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173704/nutrients
  2. Brisket raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168607/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.