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Swordfish vs. Salsa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Swordfish and Salsa different?

  • Swordfish is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Potassium, however, Salsa is richer in Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Swordfish is 124% higher.
  • Salsa has less Cholesterol.

Fish, swordfish, cooked, dry heat and USDA Commodity, salsa are the varieties used in this article.

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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 Magnesium +118.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +913.3%
Contains more Potassium +84.8%
Contains less Sodium -77.4%
Contains more Zinc +358.8%
Contains more Selenium +17025%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +397.8%
Contains more Copper +108.7%
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 4% 85% 12% 13% 24% 57% 5% 32% 0% 3%
Contains more Magnesium +118.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +913.3%
Contains more Potassium +84.8%
Contains less Sodium -77.4%
Contains more Zinc +358.8%
Contains more Selenium +17025%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +397.8%
Contains more Copper +108.7%

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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Salsa
Contains more Vitamin B1 +78%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +110%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +756.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +312.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +326.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +850%
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 33% 0% 0% 14% 13% 7% 21% 0% 35% 15% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +78%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +110%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +756.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +312.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +326.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +850%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1463.3%
Contains more Fats +3865%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +31.4%
Contains more Other +344.4%
23% 8% 68%
Protein: 23.45 g
Fats: 7.93 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.26 g
Other: 0.36 g
7% 90%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7 g
Water: 89.7 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Protein +1463.3%
Contains more Fats +3865%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +31.4%
Contains more Other +344.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22050%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1178.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%
28% 52% 20%
Saturated Fat: 1.911 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.368 g
19% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.107 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22050%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1178.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swordfish Salsa Opinion
Net carbs 0g 5.6g Salsa
Protein 23.45g 1.5g Swordfish
Fats 7.93g 0.2g Swordfish
Carbs 0g 7g Salsa
Calories 172kcal 36kcal Swordfish
Fiber 0g 1.4g Salsa
Calcium 6mg 12mg Salsa
Iron 0.45mg 2.24mg Salsa
Magnesium 35mg 16mg Swordfish
Phosphorus 304mg 30mg Swordfish
Potassium 499mg 270mg Swordfish
Sodium 97mg 430mg Swordfish
Zinc 0.78mg 0.17mg Swordfish
Copper 0.046mg 0.096mg Salsa
Manganese 0.013mg Swordfish
Selenium 68.5µg 0.4µg Swordfish
Vitamin A 129IU 550IU Salsa
Vitamin A RAE 43µg 28µg Swordfish
Vitamin E 2.41mg Swordfish
Vitamin D 666IU Swordfish
Vitamin D 16.6µg Swordfish
Vitamin C 0mg 4mg Salsa
Vitamin B1 0.089mg 0.05mg Swordfish
Vitamin B2 0.063mg 0.03mg Swordfish
Vitamin B3 9.254mg 1.08mg Swordfish
Vitamin B5 0.417mg Swordfish
Vitamin B6 0.615mg 0.149mg Swordfish
Folate 2µg 19µg Salsa
Vitamin B12 1.62µg 0µg Swordfish
Vitamin K 0.1µg Swordfish
Tryptophan 0.265mg Swordfish
Threonine 1.035mg Swordfish
Isoleucine 1.088mg Swordfish
Leucine 1.919mg Swordfish
Lysine 2.168mg Swordfish
Methionine 0.699mg Swordfish
Phenylalanine 0.922mg Swordfish
Valine 1.216mg Swordfish
Histidine 0.695mg Swordfish
Cholesterol 78mg 0mg Salsa
Trans Fat 0.056g Salsa
Saturated Fat 1.911g 0.029g Salsa
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 0.016g Swordfish
Polyunsaturated fat 1.368g 0.107g Swordfish
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.022g Swordfish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Swordfish Salsa
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
11%
Salsa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Swordfish
23%
Salsa

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Swordfish
Swordfish contains less Sodium (difference - 333mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Swordfish
Swordfish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.882g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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

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.