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Swordfish vs. Feta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between swordfish and feta

  • Swordfish has more vitamin D, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin E, and vitamin B6; however, feta is richer in vitamin B2, calcium, and zinc.
  • Swordfish covers your daily vitamin D needs 108% more than feta.
  • Feta has 13 times less vitamin E than swordfish. Swordfish has 2.41mg of vitamin E, while feta has 0.18mg.
  • Swordfish contains less saturated fat.
  • Feta has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of feta is 27, while the glycemic index of swordfish is 0.

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

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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%
Feta
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 148% 5.5% 24% 11% 79% 144% 120% 3.7% 82%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +84.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +704.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +43.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +356.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +8116.7%
Contains more IronIron +44.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +269.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +10.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +115.4%

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%
Feta
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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% 42% 3.6% 6% 39% 195% 19% 58% 98% 211% 4.5% 24% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1238.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +4050%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +833.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +45%
Contains more CholineCholine +403.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +190.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +73%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1239.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +131.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1700%
Contains more FolateFolate +1500%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~1.69µg

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
Feta
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14% 21% 4% 55% 5%
Protein: 14.21 g
Fats: 21.28 g
Carbs: 4.09 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 5.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +65%
Contains more WaterWater +23.6%
Contains more FatsFats +168.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1344.4%

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
Feta
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74% 23% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.946 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.623 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.591 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +131.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +30.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swordfish Feta DV% diff.
Selenium 68.5µg 15µg 97%
Vitamin D 666IU 16IU 81%
Vitamin D 16.6µg 0.4µg 81%
Vitamin B2 0.063mg 0.844mg 60%
Saturated fat 1.911g 14.946g 59%
Vitamin B3 9.254mg 0.991mg 52%
Calcium 6mg 493mg 49%
Sodium 97mg 917mg 36%
Fats 7.93g 21.28g 21%
Zinc 0.78mg 2.88mg 19%
Protein 23.45g 14.21g 18%
Vitamin E 2.41mg 0.18mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.615mg 0.424mg 15%
Potassium 499mg 62mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.967mg 11%
Choline 77.5mg 15.4mg 11%
Vitamin A 43µg 125µg 9%
Folate 2µg 32µg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.368g 0.591g 5%
Vitamin B1 0.089mg 0.154mg 5%
Calories 172kcal 264kcal 5%
Phosphorus 304mg 337mg 5%
Magnesium 35mg 19mg 4%
Cholesterol 78mg 89mg 4%
Iron 0.45mg 0.65mg 3%
Vitamin B12 1.62µg 1.69µg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 3.544g 4.623g 3%
Copper 0.046mg 0.032mg 2%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.028mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 1.8µg 1%
Carbs 0g 4.09g 1%
Net carbs 0g 4.09g N/A
Sugar 0g 4.09g N/A
Trans fat 0.056g N/A
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.2mg 0%
Threonine 1.035mg 0.637mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.088mg 0.803mg 0%
Leucine 1.919mg 1.395mg 0%
Lysine 2.168mg 1.219mg 0%
Methionine 0.699mg 0.368mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.922mg 0.675mg 0%
Valine 1.216mg 1.065mg 0%
Histidine 0.695mg 0.397mg 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 Feta
Low Calories diet ok
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
54%
Feta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Swordfish
63%
Feta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Swordfish
Swordfish contains less Sodium (difference - 820mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.035g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Swordfish
Swordfish is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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. Feta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173420/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.