Swordfish vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between swordfish and star anise
- Swordfish has more selenium, vitamin D, vitamin B12, and vitamin B3, while star anise has more iron, manganese, copper, calcium, fiber, and zinc.
- Star anise covers your daily need for iron, 456% more than swordfish.
- Swordfish has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of swordfish is 0, while the glycemic index of star anise is 89.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, swordfish, cooked, dry heat and Spices, anise seed.
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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 | +1270% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +385.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +10666.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +188.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +8113.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1878.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +579.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +44.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +17592.3% |
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 | +168.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +202.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +282% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +360.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +91.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +400% |
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:
17.6 g
Fats:
15.9 g
Carbs:
50.02 g
Water:
9.54 g
Other:
6.94 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +33.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +615.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +100.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1827.8% |
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
0.586 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.15 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -69.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +176% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +130.3% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 0.45mg | 36.96mg | 456% |
| Selenium | 68.5µg | 5µg | 115% |
| Manganese | 0.013mg | 2.3mg | 99% |
| Copper | 0.046mg | 0.91mg | 96% |
| Vitamin D | 16.6µg | 0µg | 83% |
| Vitamin D | 666IU | 0IU | 83% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.62µg | 0µg | 68% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 646mg | 64% |
| Fiber | 0g | 14.6g | 58% |
| Zinc | 0.78mg | 5.3mg | 41% |
| Vitamin B3 | 9.254mg | 3.06mg | 39% |
| Magnesium | 35mg | 170mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 499mg | 1441mg | 28% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 0mg | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 21mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.089mg | 0.34mg | 21% |
| Phosphorus | 304mg | 440mg | 19% |
| Carbs | 0g | 50.02g | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.063mg | 0.29mg | 17% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.544g | 9.78g | 16% |
| Vitamin E | 2.41mg | 16% | |
| Choline | 77.5mg | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.368g | 3.15g | 12% |
| Fats | 7.93g | 15.9g | 12% |
| Protein | 23.45g | 17.6g | 12% |
| Calories | 172kcal | 337kcal | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.417mg | 0.797mg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 1.911g | 0.586g | 6% |
| Sodium | 97mg | 16mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.615mg | 0.65mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 43µg | 16µg | 3% |
| Folate | 2µg | 10µg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 35.42g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.056g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.265mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.035mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.088mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.919mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.168mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.699mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.922mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.216mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.695mg | 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 | 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%
38%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
279%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swordfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
Which food is cheaper?
Swordfish is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Star anise is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 81mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Star anise is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.325g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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