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Swordfish vs. Provolone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between swordfish and provolone?

  • Swordfish is richer in vitamin D, selenium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6, yet provolone is richer in calcium, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin B2.
  • Swordfish's daily need coverage for vitamin D is 108% higher.
  • Swordfish has 59 times more vitamin B3 than provolone. Swordfish has 9.254mg of vitamin B3, while provolone has 0.156mg.
  • Swordfish contains less saturated fat.
  • Swordfish has a lower glycemic index than provolone.

We used Fish, swordfish, cooked, dry heat and Cheese, provolone types in this comparison.

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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 20% 227% 12% 20% 8.7% 88% 213% 114% 1.3% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +261.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +76.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +30%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +372.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12500%
Contains more IronIron +15.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +314.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +63.2%

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% 79% 4.6% 7.5% 4.8% 74% 2.9% 29% 17% 183% 5.5% 7.5% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +947.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +3220%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +368.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5832.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +742.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +403.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +448.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +409.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +14.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2100%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~1.46µg

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
26% 27% 2% 41% 5%
Protein: 25.58 g
Fats: 26.62 g
Carbs: 2.14 g
Water: 40.95 g
Other: 4.71 g
Contains more WaterWater +66.7%
Contains more FatsFats +235.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1208.3%
~equal in Protein ~25.58g

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
68% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.078 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.393 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.769 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -88.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +77.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +108.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swordfish Provolone DV% diff.
Selenium 68.5µg 14.5µg 98%
Vitamin D 16.6µg 0.5µg 81%
Vitamin D 666IU 20IU 81%
Calcium 6mg 756mg 75%
Saturated fat 1.911g 17.078g 69%
Vitamin B3 9.254mg 0.156mg 57%
Vitamin B6 0.615mg 0.073mg 42%
Sodium 97mg 876mg 34%
Fats 7.93g 26.62g 29%
Phosphorus 304mg 496mg 27%
Zinc 0.78mg 3.23mg 22%
Vitamin A 43µg 236µg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.063mg 0.321mg 20%
Vitamin E 2.41mg 0.23mg 15%
Choline 77.5mg 15.4mg 11%
Potassium 499mg 138mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 3.544g 7.393g 10%
Calories 172kcal 351kcal 9%
Vitamin B12 1.62µg 1.46µg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.089mg 0.019mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.368g 0.769g 4%
Protein 23.45g 25.58g 4%
Cholesterol 78mg 69mg 3%
Copper 0.046mg 0.026mg 2%
Magnesium 35mg 28mg 2%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 2.2µg 2%
Folate 2µg 10µg 2%
Iron 0.45mg 0.52mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.476mg 1%
Carbs 0g 2.14g 1%
Net carbs 0g 2.14g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.56g N/A
Manganese 0.013mg 0.01mg 0%
Trans fat 0.056g N/A
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.345mg 0%
Threonine 1.035mg 0.982mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.088mg 1.091mg 0%
Leucine 1.919mg 2.297mg 0%
Lysine 2.168mg 2.646mg 0%
Methionine 0.699mg 0.686mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.922mg 1.287mg 0%
Valine 1.216mg 1.64mg 0%
Histidine 0.695mg 1.115mg 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 Provolone
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
32%
Provolone
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Swordfish
78%
Provolone

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Swordfish
Swordfish contains less Sodium (difference - 779mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.167g)
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 lower in Cholesterol?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
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. Provolone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170850/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.