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Swordfish vs. Lentil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Swordfish and Lentil

  • Swordfish is higher in Selenium, Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6, however, Lentil is richer in Folate, Iron, Fiber, and Copper.
  • Swordfish's daily need coverage for Selenium is 119% higher.
  • Lentil has less Cholesterol.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, swordfish, cooked, dry heat and Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt.

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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 Phosphorus +68.9%
Contains more Potassium +35.2%
Contains more Selenium +2346.4%
Contains more Calcium +216.7%
Contains more Iron +640%
Contains less Sodium -97.9%
Contains more Zinc +62.8%
Contains more Copper +445.7%
Contains more Manganese +3700%
Equal in Magnesium - 36
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 6% 125% 26% 78% 33% 1% 35% 84% 65% 16%
Contains more Phosphorus +68.9%
Contains more Potassium +35.2%
Contains more Selenium +2346.4%
Contains more Calcium +216.7%
Contains more Iron +640%
Contains less Sodium -97.9%
Contains more Zinc +62.8%
Contains more Copper +445.7%
Contains more Manganese +3700%
Equal in Magnesium - 36

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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Lentil
Contains more Vitamin A +1512.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +2090.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +773%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +245.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +89.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +53%
Contains more Folate +8950%
Contains more Vitamin K +1600%
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 1% 3% 0% 5% 43% 17% 20% 39% 42% 136% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +1512.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +2090.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +773%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +245.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +89.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +53%
Contains more Folate +8950%
Contains more Vitamin K +1600%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +160%
Contains more Fats +1986.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +130.6%
Equal in Water - 69.64
23% 8% 68%
Protein: 23.45 g
Fats: 7.93 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.26 g
Other: 0.36 g
9% 20% 70%
Protein: 9.02 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 20.13 g
Water: 69.64 g
Other: 0.83 g
Contains more Protein +160%
Contains more Fats +1986.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +130.6%
Equal in Water - 69.64

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5437.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +681.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.2%
28% 52% 20%
Saturated Fat: 1.911 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.368 g
18% 22% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.053 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.175 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5437.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +681.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swordfish Lentil Opinion
Net carbs 0g 12.23g Lentil
Protein 23.45g 9.02g Swordfish
Fats 7.93g 0.38g Swordfish
Carbs 0g 20.13g Lentil
Calories 172kcal 116kcal Swordfish
Sugar 0g 1.8g Swordfish
Fiber 0g 7.9g Lentil
Calcium 6mg 19mg Lentil
Iron 0.45mg 3.33mg Lentil
Magnesium 35mg 36mg Lentil
Phosphorus 304mg 180mg Swordfish
Potassium 499mg 369mg Swordfish
Sodium 97mg 2mg Lentil
Zinc 0.78mg 1.27mg Lentil
Copper 0.046mg 0.251mg Lentil
Manganese 0.013mg 0.494mg Lentil
Selenium 68.5µg 2.8µg Swordfish
Vitamin A 129IU 8IU Swordfish
Vitamin A RAE 43µg 0µg Swordfish
Vitamin E 2.41mg 0.11mg Swordfish
Vitamin D 666IU 0IU Swordfish
Vitamin D 16.6µg 0µg Swordfish
Vitamin C 0mg 1.5mg Lentil
Vitamin B1 0.089mg 0.169mg Lentil
Vitamin B2 0.063mg 0.073mg Lentil
Vitamin B3 9.254mg 1.06mg Swordfish
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.638mg Lentil
Vitamin B6 0.615mg 0.178mg Swordfish
Folate 2µg 181µg Lentil
Vitamin B12 1.62µg 0µg Swordfish
Vitamin K 0.1µg 1.7µg Lentil
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.081mg Swordfish
Threonine 1.035mg 0.323mg Swordfish
Isoleucine 1.088mg 0.39mg Swordfish
Leucine 1.919mg 0.654mg Swordfish
Lysine 2.168mg 0.63mg Swordfish
Methionine 0.699mg 0.077mg Swordfish
Phenylalanine 0.922mg 0.445mg Swordfish
Valine 1.216mg 0.448mg Swordfish
Histidine 0.695mg 0.254mg Swordfish
Cholesterol 78mg 0mg Lentil
Trans Fat 0.056g 0g Lentil
Saturated Fat 1.911g 0.053g Lentil
Omega-3 - DHA 0.772g 0g Swordfish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.127g 0g Swordfish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.168g 0g Swordfish
Monounsaturated Fat 3.544g 0.064g Swordfish
Polyunsaturated fat 1.368g 0.175g Swordfish
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.022g Swordfish

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Swordfish Lentil
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
26%
Lentil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Swordfish
46%
Lentil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
Swordfish
Swordfish is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil
Lentil contains less Sodium (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.858g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Lentil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172421/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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