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Swordfish vs. Rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Swordfish and Rice?

  • Swordfish is richer in Vitamin D, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Vitamin E , yet Rice is richer in Manganese, and Folate.
  • Swordfish's daily need coverage for Vitamin D is 111% higher.
  • Rice contains less Cholesterol.

We used Fish, swordfish, cooked, dry heat and Rice, white, long-grain, regular, enriched, cooked 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.
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Rice
Contains more Magnesium +191.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +607%
Contains more Potassium +1325.7%
Contains more Zinc +59.2%
Contains more Selenium +813.3%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Iron +166.7%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Copper +50%
Contains more Manganese +3530.8%
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 3% 45% 9% 19% 4% 1% 14% 24% 62% 41%
Contains more Magnesium +191.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +607%
Contains more Potassium +1325.7%
Contains more Zinc +59.2%
Contains more Selenium +813.3%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Iron +166.7%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Copper +50%
Contains more Manganese +3530.8%

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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Rice
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +5925%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +384.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +527%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +561.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +83.1%
Contains more Folate +2800%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.39
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% 1% 0% 0% 41% 3% 28% 24% 22% 44% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +5925%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +384.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +527%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +561.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +83.1%
Contains more Folate +2800%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.39

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Rice
Contains more Protein +771.7%
Contains more Fats +2732.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +16.7%
Equal in Water - 68.44
23% 8% 68%
Protein: 23.45 g
Fats: 7.93 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.26 g
Other: 0.36 g
3% 28% 68%
Protein: 2.69 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 28.17 g
Water: 68.44 g
Other: 0.42 g
Contains more Protein +771.7%
Contains more Fats +2732.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +16.7%
Equal in Water - 68.44

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Rice
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3927.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1700%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96%
28% 52% 20%
Saturated Fat: 1.911 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.368 g
32% 37% 32%
Saturated Fat: 0.077 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.076 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3927.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1700%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swordfish Rice Opinion
Net carbs 0g 27.77g Rice
Protein 23.45g 2.69g Swordfish
Fats 7.93g 0.28g Swordfish
Carbs 0g 28.17g Rice
Calories 172kcal 130kcal Swordfish
Sugar 0g 0.05g Swordfish
Fiber 0g 0.4g Rice
Calcium 6mg 10mg Rice
Iron 0.45mg 1.2mg Rice
Magnesium 35mg 12mg Swordfish
Phosphorus 304mg 43mg Swordfish
Potassium 499mg 35mg Swordfish
Sodium 97mg 1mg Rice
Zinc 0.78mg 0.49mg Swordfish
Copper 0.046mg 0.069mg Rice
Manganese 0.013mg 0.472mg Rice
Selenium 68.5µg 7.5µg Swordfish
Vitamin A 129IU 0IU Swordfish
Vitamin A RAE 43µg 0µg Swordfish
Vitamin E 2.41mg 0.04mg Swordfish
Vitamin D 666IU 0IU Swordfish
Vitamin D 16.6µg 0µg Swordfish
Vitamin B1 0.089mg 0.163mg Rice
Vitamin B2 0.063mg 0.013mg Swordfish
Vitamin B3 9.254mg 1.476mg Swordfish
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.39mg Swordfish
Vitamin B6 0.615mg 0.093mg Swordfish
Folate 2µg 58µg Rice
Vitamin B12 1.62µg 0µg Swordfish
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg Swordfish
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.031mg Swordfish
Threonine 1.035mg 0.096mg Swordfish
Isoleucine 1.088mg 0.116mg Swordfish
Leucine 1.919mg 0.222mg Swordfish
Lysine 2.168mg 0.097mg Swordfish
Methionine 0.699mg 0.063mg Swordfish
Phenylalanine 0.922mg 0.144mg Swordfish
Valine 1.216mg 0.164mg Swordfish
Histidine 0.695mg 0.063mg Swordfish
Cholesterol 78mg 0mg Rice
Trans Fat 0.056g Rice
Saturated Fat 1.911g 0.077g Rice
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 0.088g Swordfish
Polyunsaturated fat 1.368g 0.076g Swordfish
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.022g Swordfish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Swordfish Rice
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
13%
Rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Swordfish
22%
Rice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is cheaper?
Swordfish
Swordfish is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Swordfish
Swordfish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice
Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 96mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rice
Rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rice
Rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.834g)
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. Rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168878/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.