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Swordfish vs. Carambola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Swordfish and Carambola

  • Swordfish is higher in Selenium, Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin E , and Choline, however, Carambola is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Swordfish's daily need coverage for Selenium is 123% higher.
  • Carambola has less Cholesterol.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, swordfish, cooked, dry heat and Carambola, (starfruit), 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.
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +462.5%
Contains more Magnesium +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +2433.3%
Contains more Potassium +275.2%
Contains more Zinc +550%
Contains more Selenium +11316.7%
Contains less Sodium -97.9%
Contains more Copper +197.8%
Contains more Manganese +184.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 17% 25% 131% 45% 13% 22% 16% 2% 374%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 3% 8% 6% 12% 1% 4% 46% 5% 4%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +462.5%
Contains more Magnesium +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +2433.3%
Contains more Potassium +275.2%
Contains more Zinc +550%
Contains more Selenium +11316.7%
Contains less Sodium -97.9%
Contains more Copper +197.8%
Contains more Manganese +184.6%

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 +111.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +1506.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +535.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +293.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2421.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3517.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +500%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.391
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 3% 0% 115% 4% 4% 7% 24% 4% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +111.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +1506.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +535.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +293.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2421.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3517.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +500%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.391

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +2154.8%
Contains more Fats +2303%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +33.9%
Contains more Other +44.4%
23% 8% 68%
Protein: 23.45 g
Fats: 7.93 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.26 g
Other: 0.36 g
7% 91%
Protein: 1.04 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 6.73 g
Water: 91.38 g
Other: 0.52 g
Contains more Protein +2154.8%
Contains more Fats +2303%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +33.9%
Contains more Other +44.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11713.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +643.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99%
28% 52% 20%
Saturated Fat: 1.911 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.368 g
8% 13% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.019 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.184 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11713.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +643.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swordfish Carambola Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.93g Carambola
Protein 23.45g 1.04g Swordfish
Fats 7.93g 0.33g Swordfish
Carbs 0g 6.73g Carambola
Calories 172kcal 31kcal Swordfish
Sugar 0g 3.98g Swordfish
Fiber 0g 2.8g Carambola
Calcium 6mg 3mg Swordfish
Iron 0.45mg 0.08mg Swordfish
Magnesium 35mg 10mg Swordfish
Phosphorus 304mg 12mg Swordfish
Potassium 499mg 133mg Swordfish
Sodium 97mg 2mg Carambola
Zinc 0.78mg 0.12mg Swordfish
Copper 0.046mg 0.137mg Carambola
Manganese 0.013mg 0.037mg Carambola
Selenium 68.5µg 0.6µg Swordfish
Vitamin A 129IU 61IU Swordfish
Vitamin A RAE 43µg 3µg Swordfish
Vitamin E 2.41mg 0.15mg Swordfish
Vitamin D 666IU 0IU Swordfish
Vitamin D 16.6µg 0µg Swordfish
Vitamin C 0mg 34.4mg Carambola
Vitamin B1 0.089mg 0.014mg Swordfish
Vitamin B2 0.063mg 0.016mg Swordfish
Vitamin B3 9.254mg 0.367mg Swordfish
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.391mg Swordfish
Vitamin B6 0.615mg 0.017mg Swordfish
Folate 2µg 12µg Carambola
Vitamin B12 1.62µg 0µg Swordfish
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg Swordfish
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.008mg Swordfish
Threonine 1.035mg 0.044mg Swordfish
Isoleucine 1.088mg 0.044mg Swordfish
Leucine 1.919mg 0.077mg Swordfish
Lysine 2.168mg 0.077mg Swordfish
Methionine 0.699mg 0.021mg Swordfish
Phenylalanine 0.922mg 0.037mg Swordfish
Valine 1.216mg 0.05mg Swordfish
Histidine 0.695mg 0.008mg Swordfish
Cholesterol 78mg 0mg Carambola
Trans Fat 0.056g 0g Carambola
Saturated Fat 1.911g 0.019g Carambola
Omega-3 - DHA 0.772g 0g Swordfish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.127g 0g Swordfish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.168g 0g Swordfish
Monounsaturated Fat 3.544g 0.03g Swordfish
Polyunsaturated fat 1.368g 0.184g Swordfish
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.022g Swordfish

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Swordfish Carambola
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
95%
Swordfish
14%
Carambola
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Swordfish
9%
Carambola

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.98g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Swordfish
Swordfish is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Swordfish
Swordfish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Swordfish
Swordfish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carambola
Carambola contains less Sodium (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.892g)

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. Carambola - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171715/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.