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Swordfish vs. Sunflower seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between swordfish and sunflower seeds?

  • Swordfish is higher in vitamin D and vitamin B12, yet sunflower seeds are higher in vitamin E, copper, vitamin B1, manganese, magnesium, iron, folate, and vitamin B6.
  • Sunflower seeds' daily need coverage for vitamin E is 218% more.
  • The glycemic index of swordfish is lower.

We used Fish, swordfish, cooked, dry heat and Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried types 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.
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 232% 23% 57% 197% 600% 136% 283% 1.2% 254% 289%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +29.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +828.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +29.3%
Contains more IronIron +1066.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +3813%
Contains more ZincZinc +541%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +117.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +14900%

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 4.7% 1% 703% 0% 370% 82% 156% 68% 310% 0% 0% 170% 30%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1333.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +40.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1359.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1562.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +463.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +171%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +118.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +11250%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~8.335mg

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
21% 51% 20% 5% 3%
Protein: 20.78 g
Fats: 51.46 g
Carbs: 20 g
Water: 4.73 g
Other: 3.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +12.8%
Contains more WaterWater +1343.1%
Contains more FatsFats +548.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +741.7%

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
10% 40% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.455 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 18.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 23.137 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -57.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +422.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1591.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swordfish Sunflower seeds DV% diff.
Vitamin E 2.41mg 35.17mg 218%
Copper 0.046mg 1.8mg 195%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.368g 23.137g 145%
Vitamin B1 0.089mg 1.48mg 116%
Manganese 0.013mg 1.95mg 84%
Vitamin D 666IU 0IU 83%
Vitamin D 16.6µg 0µg 83%
Magnesium 35mg 325mg 69%
Vitamin B12 1.62µg 0µg 68%
Fats 7.93g 51.46g 67%
Iron 0.45mg 5.25mg 60%
Vitamin B6 0.615mg 1.345mg 56%
Folate 2µg 227µg 56%
Phosphorus 304mg 660mg 51%
Zinc 0.78mg 5mg 38%
Monounsaturated fat 3.544g 18.528g 37%
Fiber 0g 8.6g 34%
Selenium 68.5µg 53µg 28%
Cholesterol 78mg 0mg 26%
Vitamin B2 0.063mg 0.355mg 22%
Calories 172kcal 584kcal 21%
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 1.13mg 14%
Saturated fat 1.911g 4.455g 12%
Calcium 6mg 78mg 7%
Carbs 0g 20g 7%
Vitamin B3 9.254mg 8.335mg 6%
Protein 23.45g 20.78g 5%
Vitamin A 43µg 3µg 4%
Choline 77.5mg 55.1mg 4%
Sodium 97mg 9mg 4%
Potassium 499mg 645mg 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.4mg 2%
Net carbs 0g 11.4g N/A
Sugar 0g 2.62g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.056g N/A
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.348mg 0%
Threonine 1.035mg 0.928mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.088mg 1.139mg 0%
Leucine 1.919mg 1.659mg 0%
Lysine 2.168mg 0.937mg 0%
Methionine 0.699mg 0.494mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.922mg 1.169mg 0%
Valine 1.216mg 1.315mg 0%
Histidine 0.695mg 0.632mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.127g 0.014g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.772g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.168g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.022g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Swordfish Sunflower seeds
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
146%
Sunflower seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Swordfish
207%
Sunflower seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.62g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.544g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Swordfish
Swordfish is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 88mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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
  2. Sunflower seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170562/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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