Swordfish vs. Short ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are swordfish and short ribs different?
- Swordfish is higher in vitamin D, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and vitamin E; however, short ribs are richer in vitamin B12, zinc, and iron.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin D for swordfish is 107% higher.
- Swordfish contains 8 times more vitamin E than short ribs. While swordfish contains 2.41mg of vitamin E, short ribs contain only 0.29mg.
- Swordfish has less saturated fat.
Fish, swordfish, cooked, dry heat and Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +133.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +122.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +87.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +229.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +100% |
| Contains more IronIron | +413.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +115.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +525.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -48.5% |
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 | +731% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +2271.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +78% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +277.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +65.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +179.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +138.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +61.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2300% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +150% |
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:
21.57 g
Fats:
41.98 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
35.72 g
Other:
0.73 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +91.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +429.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +102.8% |
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Protein
~21.57g
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Carbs
~0g
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
17.8 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
18.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.53 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -89.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +432.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +11.8% |
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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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 68.5µg | 20.8µg | 87% |
| Vitamin D | 16.6µg | 0.7µg | 80% |
| Vitamin D | 666IU | 27IU | 80% |
| Saturated fat | 1.911g | 17.8g | 72% |
| Fats | 7.93g | 41.98g | 52% |
| Vitamin B3 | 9.254mg | 2.452mg | 43% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.62µg | 2.62µg | 42% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.544g | 18.88g | 38% |
| Zinc | 0.78mg | 4.88mg | 37% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.615mg | 0.22mg | 30% |
| Iron | 0.45mg | 2.31mg | 23% |
| Phosphorus | 304mg | 162mg | 20% |
| Calories | 172kcal | 471kcal | 15% |
| Vitamin E | 2.41mg | 0.29mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 499mg | 224mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.063mg | 0.15mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.046mg | 0.099mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 43µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 94mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 35mg | 15mg | 5% |
| Protein | 23.45g | 21.57g | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.089mg | 0.05mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.417mg | 0.252mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 2.4µg | 2% |
| Sodium | 97mg | 50mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Folate | 2µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Choline | 77.5mg | 82.2mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.368g | 1.53g | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.013mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.056g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.265mg | 0.142mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.035mg | 0.862mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.088mg | 0.981mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.919mg | 1.716mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.168mg | 1.823mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.699mg | 0.562mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.922mg | 0.852mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.216mg | 1.07mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.695mg | 0.688mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.127g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.772g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.168g | 0.016g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.022g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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%
43%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Swordfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Swordfish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.889g)
Which food is cheaper?
Swordfish is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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