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Swordfish vs. Pumpkin seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Swordfish and Pumpkin seed

  • Swordfish has more Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus, however, Pumpkin seed has more Zinc, Fiber, Copper, Magnesium, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin D from Swordfish is 111% higher.

Food types used in this article are Fish, swordfish, cooked, dry heat and Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, 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 +230.4%
Contains more Calcium +816.7%
Contains more Iron +635.6%
Contains more Magnesium +648.6%
Contains more Potassium +84.2%
Contains less Sodium -81.4%
Contains more Zinc +1220.5%
Contains more Copper +1400%
Contains more Manganese +3715.4%
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 17% 125% 188% 40% 82% 3% 281% 230% 65% 0%
Contains more Phosphorus +230.4%
Contains more Calcium +816.7%
Contains more Iron +635.6%
Contains more Magnesium +648.6%
Contains more Potassium +84.2%
Contains less Sodium -81.4%
Contains more Zinc +1220.5%
Contains more Copper +1400%
Contains more Manganese +3715.4%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +108.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +161.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3135.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +644.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1562.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +350%
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 4% 0% 0% 1% 9% 12% 6% 4% 9% 7% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +108.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +161.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3135.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +644.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1562.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +350%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +26.4%
Contains more Water +1416.9%
Contains more Fats +144.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +955.6%
23% 8% 68%
Protein: 23.45 g
Fats: 7.93 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.26 g
Other: 0.36 g
19% 19% 54% 5% 4%
Protein: 18.55 g
Fats: 19.4 g
Carbs: 53.75 g
Water: 4.5 g
Other: 3.8 g
Contains more Protein +26.4%
Contains more Water +1416.9%
Contains more Fats +144.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +955.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +70.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +546.5%
28% 52% 20%
Saturated Fat: 1.911 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.368 g
20% 33% 48%
Saturated Fat: 3.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.844 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +70.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +546.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swordfish Pumpkin seed Opinion
Net carbs 0g 35.35g Pumpkin seed
Protein 23.45g 18.55g Swordfish
Fats 7.93g 19.4g Pumpkin seed
Carbs 0g 53.75g Pumpkin seed
Calories 172kcal 446kcal Pumpkin seed
Fiber 0g 18.4g Pumpkin seed
Calcium 6mg 55mg Pumpkin seed
Iron 0.45mg 3.31mg Pumpkin seed
Magnesium 35mg 262mg Pumpkin seed
Phosphorus 304mg 92mg Swordfish
Potassium 499mg 919mg Pumpkin seed
Sodium 97mg 18mg Pumpkin seed
Zinc 0.78mg 10.3mg Pumpkin seed
Copper 0.046mg 0.69mg Pumpkin seed
Manganese 0.013mg 0.496mg Pumpkin seed
Selenium 68.5µg Swordfish
Vitamin A 129IU 62IU Swordfish
Vitamin A RAE 43µg 3µg Swordfish
Vitamin E 2.41mg Swordfish
Vitamin D 666IU 0IU Swordfish
Vitamin D 16.6µg 0µg Swordfish
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin B1 0.089mg 0.034mg Swordfish
Vitamin B2 0.063mg 0.052mg Swordfish
Vitamin B3 9.254mg 0.286mg Swordfish
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.056mg Swordfish
Vitamin B6 0.615mg 0.037mg Swordfish
Folate 2µg 9µg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin B12 1.62µg 0µg Swordfish
Vitamin K 0.1µg Swordfish
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.326mg Pumpkin seed
Threonine 1.035mg 0.683mg Swordfish
Isoleucine 1.088mg 0.956mg Swordfish
Leucine 1.919mg 1.572mg Swordfish
Lysine 2.168mg 1.386mg Swordfish
Methionine 0.699mg 0.417mg Swordfish
Phenylalanine 0.922mg 0.924mg Pumpkin seed
Valine 1.216mg 1.491mg Pumpkin seed
Histidine 0.695mg 0.515mg Swordfish
Cholesterol 78mg 0mg Pumpkin seed
Trans Fat 0.056g Pumpkin seed
Saturated Fat 1.911g 3.67g Swordfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.772g Swordfish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.127g Swordfish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.168g Swordfish
Monounsaturated Fat 3.544g 6.032g Pumpkin seed
Polyunsaturated fat 1.368g 8.844g Pumpkin seed
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.022g Swordfish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Swordfish Pumpkin seed
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
4%
Pumpkin seed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Swordfish
103%
Pumpkin seed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.759g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Swordfish
Swordfish is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Swordfish
Swordfish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed contains less Sodium (difference - 79mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is relatively richer in minerals

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. Pumpkin seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170188/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.