Swordfish vs. Butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between swordfish and butter?
- Swordfish is richer in selenium, vitamin D, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and potassium, yet butter is richer in vitamin A.
- Butter's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 243% higher.
- Swordfish contains less cholesterol.
We used Fish, swordfish, cooked, dry heat and Butter, without salt types in this comparison.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +1650% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1979.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2150% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +187.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +766.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1166.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +225% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +6750% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +300% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1680% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +85.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +21933.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +279.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +20400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +852.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +312.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1490.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +6900% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +2658.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +280.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +800% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +922.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +561.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +120% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 1.911g | 50.489g | 221% |
| Selenium | 68.5µg | 1µg | 123% |
| Fats | 7.93g | 81.11g | 113% |
| Vitamin D | 16.6µg | 0µg | 83% |
| Vitamin D | 666IU | 0IU | 83% |
| Vitamin A | 43µg | 684µg | 71% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.62µg | 0.17µg | 60% |
| Vitamin B3 | 9.254mg | 0.042mg | 58% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.544g | 23.43g | 50% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.615mg | 0.003mg | 47% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 215mg | 46% |
| Protein | 23.45g | 0.85g | 45% |
| Phosphorus | 304mg | 24mg | 40% |
| Calories | 172kcal | 717kcal | 27% |
| Potassium | 499mg | 24mg | 14% |
| Choline | 77.5mg | 18.8mg | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.368g | 3.01g | 11% |
| Magnesium | 35mg | 2mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.089mg | 0.005mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 7µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.417mg | 0.11mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.78mg | 0.09mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.45mg | 0.02mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 97mg | 11mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.046mg | 0.016mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.063mg | 0.034mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 24mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 2.41mg | 2.32mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 0.06g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 0.06g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.06g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.013mg | 0.004mg | 0% |
| Folate | 2µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.056g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.265mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.035mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.088mg | 0.051mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.919mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.168mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.699mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.922mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.216mg | 0.057mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.695mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.127g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.772g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.315g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.168g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.022g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.166g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Swordfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 137mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swordfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.06g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Swordfish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 48.578g)
Which food is cheaper?
Swordfish is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Swordfish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Swordfish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter contains less Sodium (difference - 86mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)