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Swordfish vs. Refried beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Swordfish and Refried beans

  • Swordfish has more Selenium, Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Vitamin E , however, Refried beans has more Fiber, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Swordfish is 114% higher.
  • Refried beans are lower in Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Fish, swordfish, cooked, dry heat and Refried beans, canned, traditional style (includes USDA commodity).

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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 Potassium +56.4%
Contains less Sodium -73.8%
Contains more Zinc +34.5%
Contains more Selenium +1081%
Contains more Calcium +383.3%
Contains more Iron +220%
Contains more Copper +180.4%
Contains more Manganese +2123.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 35
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 9% 54% 25% 40% 29% 49% 16% 43% 38% 32%
Contains more Phosphorus +230.4%
Contains more Potassium +56.4%
Contains less Sodium -73.8%
Contains more Zinc +34.5%
Contains more Selenium +1081%
Contains more Calcium +383.3%
Contains more Iron +220%
Contains more Copper +180.4%
Contains more Manganese +2123.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 35

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 E +2577.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2421.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +120.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +497.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.4%
Contains more Folate +450%
Contains more Vitamin K +2000%
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% 2% 0% 20% 19% 19% 7% 12% 24% 9% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2577.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2421.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +120.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +497.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.4%
Contains more Folate +450%
Contains more Vitamin K +2000%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +370.9%
Contains more Fats +294.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +13.9%
Contains more Other +375%
23% 8% 68%
Protein: 23.45 g
Fats: 7.93 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.26 g
Other: 0.36 g
5% 2% 14% 78% 2%
Protein: 4.98 g
Fats: 2.01 g
Carbs: 13.55 g
Water: 77.75 g
Other: 1.71 g
Contains more Protein +370.9%
Contains more Fats +294.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +13.9%
Contains more Other +375%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +489.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +151.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -67%
28% 52% 20%
Saturated Fat: 1.911 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.368 g
36% 34% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.631 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.543 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +489.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +151.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -67%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swordfish Refried beans Opinion
Net carbs 0g 9.85g Refried beans
Protein 23.45g 4.98g Swordfish
Fats 7.93g 2.01g Swordfish
Carbs 0g 13.55g Refried beans
Calories 172kcal 90kcal Swordfish
Starch 7.43g Refried beans
Sugar 0g 0.54g Swordfish
Fiber 0g 3.7g Refried beans
Calcium 6mg 29mg Refried beans
Iron 0.45mg 1.44mg Refried beans
Magnesium 35mg 35mg
Phosphorus 304mg 92mg Swordfish
Potassium 499mg 319mg Swordfish
Sodium 97mg 370mg Swordfish
Zinc 0.78mg 0.58mg Swordfish
Copper 0.046mg 0.129mg Refried beans
Manganese 0.013mg 0.289mg Refried beans
Selenium 68.5µg 5.8µg Swordfish
Vitamin A 129IU 0IU Swordfish
Vitamin A RAE 43µg 0µg Swordfish
Vitamin E 2.41mg 0.09mg Swordfish
Vitamin D 666IU 0IU Swordfish
Vitamin D 16.6µg 0µg Swordfish
Vitamin C 0mg 6mg Refried beans
Vitamin B1 0.089mg 0.076mg Swordfish
Vitamin B2 0.063mg 0.079mg Refried beans
Vitamin B3 9.254mg 0.367mg Swordfish
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.189mg Swordfish
Vitamin B6 0.615mg 0.103mg Swordfish
Folate 2µg 11µg Refried beans
Vitamin B12 1.62µg 0µg Swordfish
Vitamin K 0.1µg 2.1µg Refried beans
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.065mg Swordfish
Threonine 1.035mg 0.231mg Swordfish
Isoleucine 1.088mg 0.242mg Swordfish
Leucine 1.919mg 0.438mg Swordfish
Lysine 2.168mg 0.377mg Swordfish
Methionine 0.699mg 0.083mg Swordfish
Phenylalanine 0.922mg 0.297mg Swordfish
Valine 1.216mg 0.287mg Swordfish
Histidine 0.695mg 153mg Refried beans
Cholesterol 78mg 0mg Refried beans
Trans Fat 0.056g 0.016g Refried beans
Saturated Fat 1.911g 0.631g Refried beans
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 0.601g Swordfish
Polyunsaturated fat 1.368g 0.543g Swordfish
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.022g 0.008g Swordfish
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.36g Refried beans
Omega-3 - ALA 0.169g Refried beans
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Refried beans

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Swordfish Refried beans
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
10%
Refried beans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Swordfish
33%
Refried beans

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Swordfish
Swordfish contains less Sodium (difference - 273mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Swordfish
Swordfish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Refried beans
Refried beans is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Refried beans
Refried beans is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.28g)
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
  2. Refried beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172438/nutrients

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

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