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Swordfish vs. Veggie burger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are swordfish and veggie burgers different?

  • Swordfish is richer in vitamin D, selenium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6, while veggie burgers are higher in vitamin B1, manganese, folate, and iron.
  • Veggie burgers cover your daily need for vitamin B1, 214% more than swordfish.
  • Veggie burgers are lower in cholesterol.
  • Veggie burgers have a higher glycemic index (59) than swordfish (0).

Fish, swordfish, cooked, dry heat and Veggie burgers or soyburgers, unprepared types were 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.
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 40% 41% 29% 90% 67% 34% 88% 74% 124% 123%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +49.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +47.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +203.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +60%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2166.7%
Contains more IronIron +435.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +334.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +61.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7215.4%

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 15% 0.33% 4.6% 0% 663% 56% 70% 17% 70% 251% 11% 93% 11%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4200%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +947.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +146.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +44.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +103%
Contains more CholineCholine +299.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2878.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +287.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +24.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4100%
Contains more FolateFolate +6100%

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
16% 6% 14% 61% 3%
Protein: 15.7 g
Fats: 6.3 g
Carbs: 14.27 g
Water: 61.21 g
Other: 2.52 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +49.4%
Contains more FatsFats +25.9%
Contains more WaterWater +11.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +600%

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
27% 34% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.44 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.023 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +99.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -24.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +47.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swordfish Veggie burger DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.089mg 2.651mg 214%
Vitamin D 666IU 0IU 83%
Selenium 68.5µg 22.6µg 83%
Vitamin D 16.6µg 0µg 83%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.951mg 41%
Vitamin B3 9.254mg 3.753mg 34%
Folate 2µg 124µg 31%
Iron 0.45mg 2.41mg 25%
Vitamin B6 0.615mg 0.303mg 24%
Cholesterol 78mg 5mg 24%
Sodium 97mg 569mg 21%
Fiber 0g 4.9g 20%
Copper 0.046mg 0.2mg 17%
Vitamin B12 1.62µg 2.01µg 16%
Protein 23.45g 15.7g 16%
Vitamin E 2.41mg 0.23mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.063mg 0.244mg 14%
Phosphorus 304mg 206mg 14%
Calcium 6mg 136mg 13%
Choline 77.5mg 19.4mg 11%
Potassium 499mg 333mg 5%
Carbs 0g 14.27g 5%
Vitamin A 43µg 1µg 5%
Magnesium 35mg 56mg 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 4.5mg 5%
Zinc 0.78mg 1.26mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 3.544g 1.778g 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.368g 2.023g 4%
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.289mg 3%
Fats 7.93g 6.3g 3%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 4.2µg 3%
Starch 5.78g 2%
Saturated fat 1.911g 1.44g 2%
Calories 172kcal 177kcal 0%
Net carbs 0g 9.37g N/A
Sugar 0g 1.07g N/A
Trans fat 0.056g N/A
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.162mg 0%
Threonine 1.035mg 0.605mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.088mg 0.78mg 0%
Leucine 1.919mg 1.399mg 0%
Lysine 2.168mg 1.004mg 0%
Methionine 0.699mg 0.291mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.922mg 0.885mg 0%
Valine 1.216mg 0.89mg 0%
Histidine 0.695mg 0.465mg 0%
Fructose 0.13g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.127g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.772g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.081g 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 Veggie burger
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
97%
Veggie burger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Swordfish
71%
Veggie burger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.471g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Swordfish
Swordfish contains less Sodium (difference - 472mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Veggie burger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174287/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.