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Swordfish vs. Chinese broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between swordfish and chinese broccoli

  • Swordfish has more selenium, vitamin D, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and phosphorus; however, chinese broccoli is richer in vitamin K, vitamin C, and vitamin A.
  • Swordfish covers your daily selenium needs 122% more than chinese broccoli.
  • Chinese broccoli contains less cholesterol.
  • Chinese broccoli has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of chinese broccoli is 32, while the glycemic index of swordfish is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, swordfish, cooked, dry heat and Broccoli, chinese, cooked.

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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 13% 30% 23% 21% 20% 11% 18% 0.91% 34% 7.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +94.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +91.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +641.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5169.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1566.7%
Contains more IronIron +24.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +32.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1930.8%

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 94% 27% 9.6% 0% 24% 34% 8.2% 9.5% 16% 0% 212% 74% 14%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +402.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2017.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +162.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +778.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +206.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +90.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +131.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +84700%
Contains more FolateFolate +4850%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.095mg

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
4% 94%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.72 g
Carbs: 3.81 g
Water: 93.54 g
Other: 0.79 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1957%
Contains more FatsFats +1001.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +37%
Contains more OtherOther +119.4%

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
22% 10% 67%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.11 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.33 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +6988%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +314.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swordfish Chinese broccoli DV% diff.
Selenium 68.5µg 1.3µg 122%
Vitamin D 16.6µg 0µg 83%
Vitamin D 666IU 0IU 83%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 84.8µg 71%
Vitamin B12 1.62µg 0µg 68%
Vitamin B3 9.254mg 0.437mg 55%
Protein 23.45g 1.14g 45%
Vitamin B6 0.615mg 0.07mg 42%
Phosphorus 304mg 41mg 38%
Vitamin C 0mg 28.2mg 31%
Cholesterol 78mg 0mg 26%
Folate 2µg 99µg 24%
Vitamin E 2.41mg 0.48mg 13%
Fats 7.93g 0.72g 11%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.264mg 11%
Fiber 0g 2.5g 10%
Choline 77.5mg 25.3mg 9%
Calcium 6mg 100mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 3.544g 0.05g 9%
Saturated fat 1.911g 0.11g 8%
Calories 172kcal 22kcal 8%
Potassium 499mg 261mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.368g 0.33g 7%
Vitamin B2 0.063mg 0.146mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.159mg 5%
Vitamin A 43µg 82µg 4%
Sodium 97mg 7mg 4%
Zinc 0.78mg 0.39mg 4%
Magnesium 35mg 18mg 4%
Copper 0.046mg 0.061mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.089mg 0.095mg 1%
Iron 0.45mg 0.56mg 1%
Carbs 0g 3.81g 1%
Net carbs 0g 1.31g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.84g N/A
Trans fat 0.056g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0%
Threonine 1.035mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.088mg 0%
Leucine 1.919mg 0%
Lysine 2.168mg 0%
Methionine 0.699mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.922mg 0%
Valine 1.216mg 0%
Histidine 0.695mg 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 Chinese broccoli
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Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
72%
Swordfish
40%
Chinese broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Swordfish
18%
Chinese broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.84g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.801g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Chinese broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169392/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.