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Swordfish vs. Soybean meal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between swordfish and soybean meal

  • Swordfish has more selenium, vitamin D, and vitamin B12; however, soybean meal is richer in copper, iron, manganese, folate, magnesium, potassium, and phosphorus.
  • Soybean meal covers your daily copper needs 217% more than swordfish.
  • Soybean meal has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of soybean meal is 68, while the glycemic index of swordfish is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, swordfish, cooked, dry heat and Soy meal, defatted, raw.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 25% 1.8% 44% 17% 15% 21% 130% 13% 1.7% 374%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 219% 73% 220% 514% 667% 138% 300% 0.39% 496% 18%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1975.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +774.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3966.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +399%
Contains more IronIron +2944.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +4247.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +548.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +130.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +29130.8%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 14% 48% 249% 22% 15% 174% 25% 142% 203% 0.25% 1.5% 42%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.67% 0% 0% 173% 58% 49% 119% 131% 0% 0% 227% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2050%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +257.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +676.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +298.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +373.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +15050%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.569mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 8% 68%
Protein: 23.45 g
Fats: 7.93 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.26 g
Other: 0.36 g
49% 2% 36% 7% 6%
Protein: 49.2 g
Fats: 2.39 g
Carbs: 35.89 g
Water: 6.94 g
Other: 5.58 g
Contains more FatsFats +231.8%
Contains more WaterWater +883.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +109.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1450%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 52% 20%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.911 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.368 g
16% 24% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.268 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.409 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.045 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +766.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +30.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swordfish Soybean meal DV% diff.
Copper 0.046mg 2mg 217%
Iron 0.45mg 13.7mg 166%
Manganese 0.013mg 3.8mg 165%
Selenium 68.5µg 3.3µg 119%
Vitamin D 666IU 0IU 83%
Vitamin D 16.6µg 0µg 83%
Folate 2µg 303µg 75%
Vitamin B12 1.62µg 0µg 68%
Magnesium 35mg 306mg 65%
Potassium 499mg 2490mg 59%
Phosphorus 304mg 701mg 57%
Protein 23.45g 49.2g 52%
Vitamin B1 0.089mg 0.691mg 50%
Vitamin B3 9.254mg 2.587mg 42%
Zinc 0.78mg 5.06mg 39%
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 1.976mg 31%
Cholesterol 78mg 0mg 26%
Calcium 6mg 244mg 24%
Vitamin E 2.41mg 16%
Choline 77.5mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.063mg 0.251mg 14%
Carbs 0g 35.89g 12%
Fats 7.93g 2.39g 9%
Monounsaturated fat 3.544g 0.409g 8%
Calories 172kcal 337kcal 8%
Saturated fat 1.911g 0.268g 7%
Vitamin A 43µg 2µg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.615mg 0.569mg 4%
Sodium 97mg 3mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.368g 1.045g 2%
Net carbs 0g 35.89g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.056g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.653mg 0%
Threonine 1.035mg 1.952mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.088mg 2.18mg 0%
Leucine 1.919mg 3.66mg 0%
Lysine 2.168mg 2.991mg 0%
Methionine 0.699mg 0.606mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.922mg 2.346mg 0%
Valine 1.216mg 2.243mg 0%
Histidine 0.695mg 1.212mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.127g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.772g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.168g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.022g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Swordfish Soybean meal
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
72%
Swordfish
58%
Soybean meal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Swordfish
264%
Soybean meal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 68)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Swordfish
Swordfish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal contains less Sodium (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.643g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Soybean meal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172445/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.