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Swordfish vs. Chuck steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Swordfish and Chuck steak

  • Swordfish is higher in Vitamin D, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Vitamin E , however, Chuck steak is richer in Zinc, Vitamin B12, and Iron.
  • Swordfish's daily need coverage for Vitamin D is 110% higher.
  • Swordfish has 24 times more Vitamin E than Chuck steak. While Swordfish has 2.41mg of Vitamin E , Chuck steak has only 0.1mg.
  • Swordfish has less Saturated Fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, swordfish, cooked, dry heat and Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled.

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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 +59.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +57.5%
Contains more Potassium +53.5%
Contains more Selenium +149.1%
Contains more Calcium +166.7%
Contains more Iron +444.4%
Contains less Sodium -26.8%
Contains more Zinc +1012.8%
Contains more Copper +67.4%
Equal in Manganese - 0.012
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 5% 92% 16% 83% 29% 10% 237% 26% 2% 150%
Contains more Magnesium +59.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +57.5%
Contains more Potassium +53.5%
Contains more Selenium +149.1%
Contains more Calcium +166.7%
Contains more Iron +444.4%
Contains less Sodium -26.8%
Contains more Zinc +1012.8%
Contains more Copper +67.4%
Equal in Manganese - 0.012

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 +416%
Contains more Vitamin E +2310%
Contains more Vitamin D +16500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +98.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +64.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +203.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +80.3%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +87%
Contains more Vitamin K +1500%
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% 2% 3% 0% 17% 45% 88% 46% 87% 5% 379% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +416%
Contains more Vitamin E +2310%
Contains more Vitamin D +16500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +98.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +64.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +203.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +80.3%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +87%
Contains more Vitamin K +1500%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +23.6%
Contains more Other +125%
Contains more Fats +147.7%
Equal in Protein - 24.98
23% 8% 68%
Protein: 23.45 g
Fats: 7.93 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.26 g
Other: 0.36 g
25% 20% 55%
Protein: 24.98 g
Fats: 19.64 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 0.16 g
Contains more Water +23.6%
Contains more Other +125%
Contains more Fats +147.7%
Equal in Protein - 24.98

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +68.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +166.8%
28% 52% 20%
Saturated Fat: 1.911 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.368 g
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 8.66 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +68.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +166.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swordfish Chuck steak Opinion
Protein 23.45g 24.98g Chuck steak
Fats 7.93g 19.64g Chuck steak
Calories 172kcal 277kcal Chuck steak
Calcium 6mg 16mg Chuck steak
Iron 0.45mg 2.45mg Chuck steak
Magnesium 35mg 22mg Swordfish
Phosphorus 304mg 193mg Swordfish
Potassium 499mg 325mg Swordfish
Sodium 97mg 71mg Chuck steak
Zinc 0.78mg 8.68mg Chuck steak
Copper 0.046mg 0.077mg Chuck steak
Manganese 0.013mg 0.012mg Swordfish
Selenium 68.5µg 27.5µg Swordfish
Vitamin A 129IU 25IU Swordfish
Vitamin A RAE 43µg 7µg Swordfish
Vitamin E 2.41mg 0.1mg Swordfish
Vitamin D 666IU 5IU Swordfish
Vitamin D 16.6µg 0.1µg Swordfish
Vitamin B1 0.089mg 0.066mg Swordfish
Vitamin B2 0.063mg 0.191mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B3 9.254mg 4.663mg Swordfish
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.752mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B6 0.615mg 0.373mg Swordfish
Folate 2µg 6µg Chuck steak
Vitamin B12 1.62µg 3.03µg Chuck steak
Vitamin K 0.1µg 1.6µg Chuck steak
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.281mg Chuck steak
Threonine 1.035mg 1.099mg Chuck steak
Isoleucine 1.088mg 1.062mg Swordfish
Leucine 1.919mg 2.009mg Chuck steak
Lysine 2.168mg 2.184mg Chuck steak
Methionine 0.699mg 0.709mg Chuck steak
Phenylalanine 0.922mg 0.951mg Chuck steak
Valine 1.216mg 1.129mg Swordfish
Histidine 0.695mg 0.809mg Chuck steak
Cholesterol 78mg 87mg Swordfish
Trans Fat 0.056g 1.287g Swordfish
Saturated Fat 1.911g 8.66g Swordfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.772g 0g Swordfish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.127g 0.001g Swordfish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.168g 0.004g Swordfish
Monounsaturated Fat 3.544g 9.457g Chuck steak
Polyunsaturated fat 1.368g 0.81g Swordfish
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.022g 0.006g Swordfish
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.619g Chuck steak
Omega-3 - ALA 0.041g Chuck steak

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Swordfish Chuck steak
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
56%
Chuck steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Swordfish
65%
Chuck steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.749g)
Which food is cheaper?
Swordfish
Swordfish is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Chuck steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171228/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.