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Swordfish vs. Taro — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Swordfish and Taro different?

  • Swordfish is higher in Selenium, Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6, however, Taro is richer in Fiber, Manganese, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Swordfish is 123% higher.
  • Taro has less Cholesterol.

Fish, swordfish, cooked, dry heat and Taro, raw 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.
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Taro
Contains more Phosphorus +261.9%
Contains more Zinc +239.1%
Contains more Selenium +9685.7%
Contains more Calcium +616.7%
Contains more Iron +22.2%
Contains more Potassium +18.4%
Contains less Sodium -88.7%
Contains more Copper +273.9%
Contains more Manganese +2846.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 33
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 17% 25% 131% 45% 13% 22% 16% 2% 374%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 21% 24% 36% 53% 2% 7% 58% 50% 4%
Contains more Phosphorus +261.9%
Contains more Zinc +239.1%
Contains more Selenium +9685.7%
Contains more Calcium +616.7%
Contains more Iron +22.2%
Contains more Potassium +18.4%
Contains less Sodium -88.7%
Contains more Copper +273.9%
Contains more Manganese +2846.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 33

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.
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Taro
Contains more Vitamin A +69.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +152%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1442.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +37.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +117.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +1000%
Contains more Vitamin K +900%
Equal in Vitamin E - 2.38
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.095
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 49% 498% 0% 23% 15% 174% 26% 142% 2% 203% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 48% 0% 15% 24% 6% 12% 19% 66% 17% 0% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +69.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +152%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1442.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +37.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +117.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +1000%
Contains more Vitamin K +900%
Equal in Vitamin E - 2.38
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.095

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Taro
Contains more Protein +1463.3%
Contains more Fats +3865%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +233.3%
Equal in Water - 70.64
23% 8% 68%
Protein: 23.45 g
Fats: 7.93 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.26 g
Other: 0.36 g
26% 71%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 26.46 g
Water: 70.64 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Protein +1463.3%
Contains more Fats +3865%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +233.3%
Equal in Water - 70.64

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Taro
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22050%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1548.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.9%
28% 52% 20%
Saturated Fat: 1.911 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.368 g
29% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.083 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22050%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1548.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swordfish Taro Opinion
Net carbs 0g 22.36g Taro
Protein 23.45g 1.5g Swordfish
Fats 7.93g 0.2g Swordfish
Carbs 0g 26.46g Taro
Calories 172kcal 112kcal Swordfish
Sugar 0g 0.4g Swordfish
Fiber 0g 4.1g Taro
Calcium 6mg 43mg Taro
Iron 0.45mg 0.55mg Taro
Magnesium 35mg 33mg Swordfish
Phosphorus 304mg 84mg Swordfish
Potassium 499mg 591mg Taro
Sodium 97mg 11mg Taro
Zinc 0.78mg 0.23mg Swordfish
Copper 0.046mg 0.172mg Taro
Manganese 0.013mg 0.383mg Taro
Selenium 68.5µg 0.7µg Swordfish
Vitamin A 129IU 76IU Swordfish
Vitamin A RAE 43µg 4µg Swordfish
Vitamin E 2.41mg 2.38mg Swordfish
Vitamin D 666IU 0IU Swordfish
Vitamin D 16.6µg 0µg Swordfish
Vitamin C 0mg 4.5mg Taro
Vitamin B1 0.089mg 0.095mg Taro
Vitamin B2 0.063mg 0.025mg Swordfish
Vitamin B3 9.254mg 0.6mg Swordfish
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.303mg Swordfish
Vitamin B6 0.615mg 0.283mg Swordfish
Folate 2µg 22µg Taro
Vitamin B12 1.62µg 0µg Swordfish
Vitamin K 0.1µg 1µg Taro
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.023mg Swordfish
Threonine 1.035mg 0.069mg Swordfish
Isoleucine 1.088mg 0.054mg Swordfish
Leucine 1.919mg 0.111mg Swordfish
Lysine 2.168mg 0.067mg Swordfish
Methionine 0.699mg 0.02mg Swordfish
Phenylalanine 0.922mg 0.082mg Swordfish
Valine 1.216mg 0.082mg Swordfish
Histidine 0.695mg 0.034mg Swordfish
Cholesterol 78mg 0mg Taro
Trans Fat 0.056g 0g Taro
Saturated Fat 1.911g 0.041g Taro
Omega-3 - DHA 0.772g 0g Swordfish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.127g 0g Swordfish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.168g 0g Swordfish
Monounsaturated Fat 3.544g 0.016g Swordfish
Polyunsaturated fat 1.368g 0.083g Swordfish
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.022g Swordfish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Swordfish Taro
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
95%
Swordfish
18%
Taro
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Swordfish
26%
Taro

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 86mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taro
Taro is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taro
Taro is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.87g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Swordfish
Swordfish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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. Taro - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169308/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.