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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 Folate.
  • Swordfish covers your daily Selenium needs 122% more than Chinese broccoli.
  • Chinese broccoli contains less Cholesterol.

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.
Contains more Magnesium +94.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +641.5%
Contains more Potassium +91.2%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Selenium +5169.2%
Contains more Calcium +1566.7%
Contains more Iron +24.4%
Contains less Sodium -92.8%
Contains more Copper +32.6%
Contains more Manganese +1930.8%
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 30% 22% 13% 18% 24% 1% 11% 21% 35% 8%
Contains more Magnesium +94.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +641.5%
Contains more Potassium +91.2%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Selenium +5169.2%
Contains more Calcium +1566.7%
Contains more Iron +24.4%
Contains less Sodium -92.8%
Contains more Copper +32.6%
Contains more Manganese +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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +402.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2017.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +162.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +778.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1169.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +131.7%
Contains more Folate +4850%
Contains more Vitamin K +84700%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.095
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 99% 10% 0% 94% 24% 34% 9% 10% 17% 75% 0% 212%
Contains more Vitamin E +402.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2017.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +162.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +778.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1169.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +131.7%
Contains more Folate +4850%
Contains more Vitamin K +84700%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.095

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1957%
Contains more Fats +1001.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +37%
Contains more Other +119.4%
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 Protein +1957%
Contains more Fats +1001.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +37%
Contains more Other +119.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6988%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +314.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.2%
28% 52% 20%
Saturated Fat: 1.911 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.368 g
22% 10% 67%
Saturated Fat: 0.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.33 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6988%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +314.5%
Contains less Saturated 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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.31g Chinese broccoli
Protein 23.45g 1.14g Swordfish
Fats 7.93g 0.72g Swordfish
Carbs 0g 3.81g Chinese broccoli
Calories 172kcal 22kcal Swordfish
Sugar 0g 0.84g Swordfish
Fiber 0g 2.5g Chinese broccoli
Calcium 6mg 100mg Chinese broccoli
Iron 0.45mg 0.56mg Chinese broccoli
Magnesium 35mg 18mg Swordfish
Phosphorus 304mg 41mg Swordfish
Potassium 499mg 261mg Swordfish
Sodium 97mg 7mg Chinese broccoli
Zinc 0.78mg 0.39mg Swordfish
Copper 0.046mg 0.061mg Chinese broccoli
Manganese 0.013mg 0.264mg Chinese broccoli
Selenium 68.5µg 1.3µg Swordfish
Vitamin A 129IU 1638IU Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A RAE 43µg 82µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin E 2.41mg 0.48mg Swordfish
Vitamin D 666IU 0IU Swordfish
Vitamin D 16.6µg 0µg Swordfish
Vitamin C 0mg 28.2mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.089mg 0.095mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.063mg 0.146mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B3 9.254mg 0.437mg Swordfish
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.159mg Swordfish
Vitamin B6 0.615mg 0.07mg Swordfish
Folate 2µg 99µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B12 1.62µg 0µg Swordfish
Vitamin K 0.1µg 84.8µg Chinese broccoli
Tryptophan 0.265mg Swordfish
Threonine 1.035mg Swordfish
Isoleucine 1.088mg Swordfish
Leucine 1.919mg Swordfish
Lysine 2.168mg Swordfish
Methionine 0.699mg Swordfish
Phenylalanine 0.922mg Swordfish
Valine 1.216mg Swordfish
Histidine 0.695mg Swordfish
Cholesterol 78mg 0mg Chinese broccoli
Trans Fat 0.056g 0g Chinese broccoli
Saturated Fat 1.911g 0.11g Chinese broccoli
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 0.05g Swordfish
Polyunsaturated fat 1.368g 0.33g Swordfish
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.022g Swordfish

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Swordfish Chinese broccoli
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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
48%
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 contains less Sodium?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
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.