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Swordfish vs. Hamburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Swordfish and Hamburger

  • Swordfish is higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus, however, Hamburger is richer in Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Folate, and Vitamin B1.
  • Swordfish's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 32% higher.
  • Swordfish has 2 times more Phosphorus than Hamburger. While Swordfish has 304mg of Phosphorus, Hamburger has only 136mg.
  • Swordfish has less Saturated Fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, swordfish, cooked, dry heat and Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain.

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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 +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +123.5%
Contains more Potassium +120.8%
Contains less Sodium -76.6%
Contains more Calcium +1600%
Contains more Iron +540%
Contains more Zinc +267.9%
Contains more Copper +97.8%
Contains more Manganese +1569.2%
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 31% 108% 15% 59% 20% 54% 79% 31% 29% 0%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +123.5%
Contains more Potassium +120.8%
Contains less Sodium -76.6%
Contains more Calcium +1600%
Contains more Iron +540%
Contains more Zinc +267.9%
Contains more Copper +97.8%
Contains more Manganese +1569.2%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +72.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +203%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +143.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +296.8%
Contains more Folate +2700%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 55% 58% 101% 19% 47% 43% 180% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +72.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +203%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +143.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +296.8%
Contains more Folate +2700%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +37.3%
Contains more Water +60%
Contains more Fats +81.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +397.2%
23% 8% 68%
Protein: 23.45 g
Fats: 7.93 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.26 g
Other: 0.36 g
17% 14% 24% 43% 2%
Protein: 17.08 g
Fats: 14.36 g
Carbs: 24.1 g
Water: 42.67 g
Other: 1.79 g
Contains more Protein +37.3%
Contains more Water +60%
Contains more Fats +81.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +397.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +260%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +55.1%
28% 52% 20%
Saturated Fat: 1.911 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.368 g
46% 50% 3%
Saturated Fat: 5.096 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.38 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +260%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +55.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swordfish Hamburger Opinion
Net carbs 0g 23.2g Hamburger
Protein 23.45g 17.08g Swordfish
Fats 7.93g 14.36g Hamburger
Carbs 0g 24.1g Hamburger
Calories 172kcal 295kcal Hamburger
Fructose 2.03g Hamburger
Sugar 0g 4.15g Swordfish
Fiber 0g 0.9g Hamburger
Calcium 6mg 102mg Hamburger
Iron 0.45mg 2.88mg Hamburger
Magnesium 35mg 20mg Swordfish
Phosphorus 304mg 136mg Swordfish
Potassium 499mg 226mg Swordfish
Sodium 97mg 414mg Swordfish
Zinc 0.78mg 2.87mg Hamburger
Copper 0.046mg 0.091mg Hamburger
Manganese 0.013mg 0.217mg Hamburger
Selenium 68.5µg Swordfish
Vitamin A 129IU 0IU Swordfish
Vitamin A RAE 43µg 0µg Swordfish
Vitamin E 2.41mg Swordfish
Vitamin D 666IU Swordfish
Vitamin D 16.6µg Swordfish
Vitamin B1 0.089mg 0.217mg Hamburger
Vitamin B2 0.063mg 0.25mg Hamburger
Vitamin B3 9.254mg 5.365mg Swordfish
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.31mg Swordfish
Vitamin B6 0.615mg 0.203mg Swordfish
Folate 2µg 56µg Hamburger
Vitamin B12 1.62µg 1.44µg Swordfish
Vitamin K 0.1µg Swordfish
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.206mg Swordfish
Threonine 1.035mg 0.666mg Swordfish
Isoleucine 1.088mg 0.716mg Swordfish
Leucine 1.919mg 1.319mg Swordfish
Lysine 2.168mg 1.226mg Swordfish
Methionine 0.699mg 0.37mg Swordfish
Phenylalanine 0.922mg 0.677mg Swordfish
Valine 1.216mg 0.823mg Swordfish
Histidine 0.695mg 0.505mg Swordfish
Cholesterol 78mg 47mg Hamburger
Trans Fat 0.056g 0.814g Swordfish
Saturated Fat 1.911g 5.096g Swordfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.772g Swordfish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.127g Swordfish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.168g Swordfish
Monounsaturated Fat 3.544g 5.495g Hamburger
Polyunsaturated fat 1.368g 0.38g Swordfish
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.022g Swordfish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Swordfish Hamburger
Low Fats diet ok
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
42%
Hamburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Swordfish
42%
Hamburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Swordfish
Swordfish contains less Sodium (difference - 317mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.185g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Swordfish
Swordfish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hamburger
Hamburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
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.

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

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.