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Swordfish vs. Bulgur dry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between swordfish and bulgur dry

  • Swordfish has more selenium, vitamin D, vitamin B12, and vitamin B3, while bulgur dry has more manganese, fiber, copper, magnesium, and iron.
  • Bulgur dry covers your daily need for manganese, 132% more than swordfish.
  • The amount of cholesterol in bulgur dry is lower.
  • Swordfish has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of swordfish is 0, while the glycemic index of bulgur dry is 47.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, swordfish, cooked, dry heat and Bulgur, dry.

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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 117% 11% 36% 92% 112% 53% 129% 2.2% 398% 13%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2878.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +368.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +483.3%
Contains more IronIron +446.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +628.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +147.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +23346.2%
~equal in Phosphorus ~300mg

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% 1.2% 0% 58% 27% 96% 63% 79% 0% 4.8% 20% 15%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3916.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +81%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +79.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +175.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +160.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +82.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +150.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1800%
Contains more FolateFolate +1250%
~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
12% 76% 9%
Protein: 12.29 g
Fats: 1.33 g
Carbs: 75.87 g
Water: 9 g
Other: 1.51 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +90.8%
Contains more FatsFats +496.2%
Contains more WaterWater +658.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +319.4%

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
25% 18% 57%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.232 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.541 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1948.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +152.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swordfish Bulgur dry DV% diff.
Manganese 0.013mg 3.048mg 132%
Selenium 68.5µg 2.3µg 120%
Vitamin D 16.6µg 0µg 83%
Vitamin D 666IU 0IU 83%
Vitamin B12 1.62µg 0µg 68%
Fiber 0g 12.5g 50%
Copper 0.046mg 0.335mg 32%
Magnesium 35mg 164mg 31%
Vitamin B3 9.254mg 5.114mg 26%
Cholesterol 78mg 0mg 26%
Carbs 0g 75.87g 25%
Iron 0.45mg 2.46mg 25%
Protein 23.45g 12.29g 22%
Vitamin B6 0.615mg 0.342mg 21%
Vitamin E 2.41mg 0.06mg 16%
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 1.045mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.089mg 0.232mg 12%
Zinc 0.78mg 1.93mg 10%
Fats 7.93g 1.33g 10%
Choline 77.5mg 28.1mg 9%
Calories 172kcal 342kcal 9%
Monounsaturated fat 3.544g 0.173g 8%
Saturated fat 1.911g 0.232g 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.368g 0.541g 6%
Folate 2µg 27µg 6%
Vitamin A 43µg 0µg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.063mg 0.115mg 4%
Potassium 499mg 410mg 3%
Calcium 6mg 35mg 3%
Sodium 97mg 17mg 3%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 1.9µg 2%
Phosphorus 304mg 300mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 63.37g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.41g N/A
Trans fat 0.056g N/A
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.19mg 0%
Threonine 1.035mg 0.354mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.088mg 0.455mg 0%
Leucine 1.919mg 0.83mg 0%
Lysine 2.168mg 0.339mg 0%
Methionine 0.699mg 0.19mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.922mg 0.58mg 0%
Valine 1.216mg 0.554mg 0%
Histidine 0.695mg 0.285mg 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 Bulgur dry
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
28%
Bulgur dry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Swordfish
96%
Bulgur dry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.41g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Swordfish
Swordfish is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry contains less Sodium (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.679g)
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. Bulgur dry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170688/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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