Swordfish vs. Flax seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between swordfish and flax seeds
- Swordfish is higher in vitamin D, selenium, and vitamin B12; however, flax seeds are richer in copper, vitamin B1, fiber, manganese, magnesium, iron, and phosphorus.
- Flax seeds' daily need coverage for copper is 130% higher.
The food types used in this comparison are Fish, swordfish, cooked, dry heat and Seeds, flaxseed.
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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 SeleniumSelenium | +169.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1020% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +4150% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +62.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1173.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2552.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +456.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +111.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -69.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +18992.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +677.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +200.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +30% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1747.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +155.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +136.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +4200% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +4250% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.45 g
Fats:
7.93 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
68.26 g
Other:
0.36 g
Protein:
18.29 g
Fats:
42.16 g
Carbs:
28.88 g
Water:
6.96 g
Other:
3.71 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +28.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +880.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +431.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +930.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.911 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.368 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.663 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.527 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
28.73 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -47.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +112.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2000.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.368g | 28.73g | 182% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.089mg | 1.644mg | 130% |
| Copper | 0.046mg | 1.22mg | 130% |
| Fiber | 0g | 27.3g | 109% |
| Manganese | 0.013mg | 2.482mg | 107% |
| Magnesium | 35mg | 392mg | 85% |
| Vitamin D | 666IU | 0IU | 83% |
| Vitamin D | 16.6µg | 0µg | 83% |
| Selenium | 68.5µg | 25.4µg | 78% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.62µg | 0µg | 68% |
| Iron | 0.45mg | 5.73mg | 66% |
| Fats | 7.93g | 42.16g | 53% |
| Phosphorus | 304mg | 642mg | 48% |
| Vitamin B3 | 9.254mg | 3.08mg | 39% |
| Zinc | 0.78mg | 4.34mg | 32% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 0mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 255mg | 25% |
| Folate | 2µg | 87µg | 21% |
| Calories | 172kcal | 534kcal | 18% |
| Vitamin E | 2.41mg | 0.31mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.615mg | 0.473mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.417mg | 0.985mg | 11% |
| Carbs | 0g | 28.88g | 10% |
| Protein | 23.45g | 18.29g | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.544g | 7.527g | 10% |
| Potassium | 499mg | 813mg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 1.911g | 3.663g | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.063mg | 0.161mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 43µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 4.3µg | 4% |
| Sodium | 97mg | 30mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.6mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 1.58g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 1.55g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.056g | N/A | |
| Choline | 77.5mg | 78.7mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.265mg | 0.297mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.035mg | 0.766mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.088mg | 0.896mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.919mg | 1.235mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.168mg | 0.862mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.699mg | 0.37mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.922mg | 0.957mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.216mg | 1.072mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.695mg | 0.472mg | 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 | 0.007g | N/A |
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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%
62%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
191%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swordfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Swordfish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.752g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swordfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Swordfish is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flax seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flax seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 67mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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