Swordfish vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between swordfish and chorizo
- Swordfish has more vitamin D, selenium, vitamin B3, and phosphorus; however, chorizo is richer in vitamin B1, zinc, vitamin B2, and vitamin B12.
- Swordfish covers your daily vitamin D needs 101% more than chorizo.
- Chorizo has 3 times less selenium than swordfish. Swordfish has 68.5µg of selenium, while chorizo has 21.1µg.
- Swordfish contains less saturated fat.
- Chorizo has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of chorizo is 28, while the glycemic index of swordfish is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, swordfish, cooked, dry heat and Chorizo, pork and beef.
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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 | +94.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +25.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +102.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +224.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +33.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +253.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +73.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +337.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +207.7% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +995.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +1006.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +80.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +16% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +607.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +376.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +168.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +23.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1500% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +24.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +114.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +382.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +988.9% |
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Protein
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -86.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +419.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +152.9% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 68.5µg | 21.1µg | 86% |
| Vitamin D | 666IU | 61IU | 76% |
| Vitamin D | 16.6µg | 1.5µg | 76% |
| Saturated fat | 1.911g | 14.38g | 57% |
| Sodium | 97mg | 1235mg | 49% |
| Fats | 7.93g | 38.27g | 47% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.089mg | 0.63mg | 45% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.544g | 18.4g | 37% |
| Vitamin B3 | 9.254mg | 5.131mg | 26% |
| Zinc | 0.78mg | 3.41mg | 24% |
| Phosphorus | 304mg | 150mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.063mg | 0.3mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.62µg | 2µg | 16% |
| Vitamin E | 2.41mg | 0.22mg | 15% |
| Calories | 172kcal | 455kcal | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.368g | 3.46g | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.417mg | 1.12mg | 14% |
| Iron | 0.45mg | 1.59mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.615mg | 0.53mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 43µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.046mg | 0.08mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 35mg | 18mg | 4% |
| Choline | 77.5mg | 96.7mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 499mg | 398mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 88mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.013mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 1.86g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 1.6µg | 1% |
| Protein | 23.45g | 24.1g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 1.86g | N/A |
| Calcium | 6mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Folate | 2µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.056g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.265mg | 0.278mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.035mg | 1.473mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.088mg | 2.206mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.919mg | 1.708mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.168mg | 2.414mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.699mg | 0.47mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.922mg | 1.149mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.216mg | 0.914mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.695mg | 0.721mg | 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 |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Swordfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Swordfish contains less Sodium (difference - 1138mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Swordfish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.469g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swordfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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