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Swordfish vs. Chestnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Swordfish and Chestnut

  • Swordfish has more Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus, however, Chestnut is richer in Copper, Manganese, Vitamin C, and Iron.
  • Swordfish's daily need coverage for Vitamin D is 111% more.
  • Chestnut contains less Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, swordfish, cooked, dry heat and Nuts, chestnuts, european, boiled and steamed.

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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 Phosphorus +207.1%
Contains more Zinc +212%
Contains more Calcium +666.7%
Contains more Iron +284.4%
Contains more Magnesium +54.3%
Contains more Potassium +43.3%
Contains less Sodium -72.2%
Contains more Copper +926.1%
Contains more Manganese +6469.2%
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 14% 65% 39% 43% 64% 4% 7% 158% 112% 0%
Contains more Phosphorus +207.1%
Contains more Zinc +212%
Contains more Calcium +666.7%
Contains more Iron +284.4%
Contains more Magnesium +54.3%
Contains more Potassium +43.3%
Contains less Sodium -72.2%
Contains more Copper +926.1%
Contains more Manganese +6469.2%

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 +658.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1165.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +163.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +65.1%
Contains more Folate +1800%
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 2% 0% 0% 89% 37% 24% 14% 19% 54% 29% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +658.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1165.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +163.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +65.1%
Contains more Folate +1800%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1072.5%
Contains more Fats +474.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +97.2%
Equal in Water - 68.15
23% 8% 68%
Protein: 23.45 g
Fats: 7.93 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.26 g
Other: 0.36 g
2% 28% 68%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 1.38 g
Carbs: 27.76 g
Water: 68.15 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more Protein +1072.5%
Contains more Fats +474.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +97.2%
Equal in Water - 68.15

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +644.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +151%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.4%
28% 52% 20%
Saturated Fat: 1.911 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.368 g
20% 37% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.476 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.545 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +644.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +151%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swordfish Chestnut Opinion
Net carbs 0g 27.76g Chestnut
Protein 23.45g 2g Swordfish
Fats 7.93g 1.38g Swordfish
Carbs 0g 27.76g Chestnut
Calories 172kcal 131kcal Swordfish
Calcium 6mg 46mg Chestnut
Iron 0.45mg 1.73mg Chestnut
Magnesium 35mg 54mg Chestnut
Phosphorus 304mg 99mg Swordfish
Potassium 499mg 715mg Chestnut
Sodium 97mg 27mg Chestnut
Zinc 0.78mg 0.25mg Swordfish
Copper 0.046mg 0.472mg Chestnut
Manganese 0.013mg 0.854mg Chestnut
Selenium 68.5µg Swordfish
Vitamin A 129IU 17IU Swordfish
Vitamin A RAE 43µg 1µg Swordfish
Vitamin E 2.41mg Swordfish
Vitamin D 666IU 0IU Swordfish
Vitamin D 16.6µg 0µg Swordfish
Vitamin C 0mg 26.7mg Chestnut
Vitamin B1 0.089mg 0.148mg Chestnut
Vitamin B2 0.063mg 0.104mg Chestnut
Vitamin B3 9.254mg 0.731mg Swordfish
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.316mg Swordfish
Vitamin B6 0.615mg 0.233mg Swordfish
Folate 2µg 38µg Chestnut
Vitamin B12 1.62µg 0µg Swordfish
Vitamin K 0.1µg Swordfish
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.022mg Swordfish
Threonine 1.035mg 0.071mg Swordfish
Isoleucine 1.088mg 0.079mg Swordfish
Leucine 1.919mg 0.118mg Swordfish
Lysine 2.168mg 0.118mg Swordfish
Methionine 0.699mg 0.047mg Swordfish
Phenylalanine 0.922mg 0.084mg Swordfish
Valine 1.216mg 0.112mg Swordfish
Histidine 0.695mg 0.055mg Swordfish
Cholesterol 78mg 0mg Chestnut
Trans Fat 0.056g Chestnut
Saturated Fat 1.911g 0.26g Chestnut
Omega-3 - DHA 0.772g Swordfish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.127g Swordfish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.168g Swordfish
Monounsaturated Fat 3.544g 0.476g Swordfish
Polyunsaturated fat 1.368g 0.545g Swordfish
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.022g Swordfish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Swordfish Chestnut
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
22%
Chestnut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Swordfish
50%
Chestnut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Swordfish
Swordfish is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Swordfish
Swordfish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chestnut
Chestnut contains less Sodium (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.651g)
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. Chestnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170168/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.