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Swordfish vs. Corned beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are swordfish and corned beef different?

  • Swordfish is richer in vitamin D, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and vitamin E, while corned beef is higher in zinc and iron.
  • Swordfish covers your daily need for vitamin D, 110% more than corned beef.
  • Swordfish contains 15 times more vitamin E than corned beef. Swordfish contains 2.41mg of vitamin E, while corned beef contains 0.16mg.
  • Swordfish is lower in saturated fat.

Fish, swordfish, cooked, dry heat and Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked types were used in this article.

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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 8.6% 2.4% 13% 70% 51% 125% 54% 127% 2.9% 179%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +191.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +244.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +143.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +108.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +33.3%
Contains more IronIron +313.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +234.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +487.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +69.2%

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.
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 0% 0% 3.2% 1.5% 6.5% 39% 57% 25% 53% 204% 3.8% 4.5% 38%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1406.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +16500%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +242.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +205.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +167.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +12%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +169.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1400%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.42mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~1.63µg

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
18% 19% 60% 3%
Protein: 18.17 g
Fats: 18.98 g
Carbs: 0.47 g
Water: 59.79 g
Other: 2.59 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +29.1%
Contains more WaterWater +14.2%
Contains more FatsFats +139.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +619.4%

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
39% 57% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.34 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.67 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -69.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +104.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +160.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swordfish Corned beef DV% diff.
Vitamin D 666IU 4IU 83%
Vitamin D 16.6µg 0.1µg 83%
Selenium 68.5µg 32.8µg 65%
Vitamin B3 9.254mg 3.03mg 39%
Sodium 97mg 973mg 38%
Zinc 0.78mg 4.58mg 35%
Vitamin B6 0.615mg 0.23mg 30%
Phosphorus 304mg 125mg 26%
Saturated fat 1.911g 6.34g 20%
Iron 0.45mg 1.86mg 18%
Fats 7.93g 18.98g 17%
Vitamin E 2.41mg 0.16mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 3.544g 9.22g 14%
Copper 0.046mg 0.154mg 12%
Protein 23.45g 18.17g 11%
Potassium 499mg 145mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.063mg 0.17mg 8%
Cholesterol 78mg 98mg 7%
Magnesium 35mg 12mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.368g 0.67g 5%
Vitamin B1 0.089mg 0.026mg 5%
Vitamin A 43µg 0µg 5%
Calories 172kcal 251kcal 4%
Choline 77.5mg 69.2mg 2%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 1.5µg 1%
Folate 2µg 6µg 1%
Carbs 0g 0.47g 0%
Net carbs 0g 0.47g N/A
Calcium 6mg 8mg 0%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.022mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.42mg 0%
Vitamin B12 1.62µg 1.63µg 0%
Trans fat 0.056g N/A
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.119mg 0%
Threonine 1.035mg 0.726mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.088mg 0.827mg 0%
Leucine 1.919mg 1.445mg 0%
Lysine 2.168mg 1.536mg 0%
Methionine 0.699mg 0.473mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.922mg 0.718mg 0%
Valine 1.216mg 0.901mg 0%
Histidine 0.695mg 0.58mg 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 Corned beef
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
72%
Swordfish
33%
Corned beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Swordfish
63%
Corned beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Swordfish
Swordfish contains less Sodium (difference - 876mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.429g)
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 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. Corned beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170200/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.