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Swordfish vs. Chinook salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Swordfish and Chinook salmon

  • Swordfish is higher in Selenium, and Vitamin B6, however, Chinook salmon is richer in Vitamin B12, Magnesium, Vitamin A RAE, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Folate, and Vitamin B2.
  • Chinook salmon's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 52% higher.
  • Swordfish has less Saturated Fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, swordfish, cooked, dry heat and Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry heat.

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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 Zinc +39.3%
Contains more Selenium +46.4%
Contains more Calcium +366.7%
Contains more Iron +102.2%
Contains more Magnesium +248.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +22%
Contains less Sodium -38.1%
Contains more Copper +15.2%
Contains more Manganese +46.2%
Equal in Potassium - 505
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 9% 35% 88% 159% 45% 8% 16% 18% 3% 256%
Contains more Zinc +39.3%
Contains more Selenium +46.4%
Contains more Calcium +366.7%
Contains more Iron +102.2%
Contains more Magnesium +248.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +22%
Contains less Sodium -38.1%
Contains more Copper +15.2%
Contains more Manganese +46.2%
Equal in Potassium - 505

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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Contains more Vitamin B1 +102.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +284.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +107.4%
Contains more Folate +1650%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +77.2%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 10.045
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 30% 0% 0% 14% 11% 36% 189% 52% 107% 27% 359% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +102.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +284.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +107.4%
Contains more Folate +1650%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +77.2%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 10.045

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +68.7%
Equal in Protein - 25.72
Equal in Water - 65.6
23% 8% 68%
Protein: 23.45 g
Fats: 7.93 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.26 g
Other: 0.36 g
26% 13% 66%
Protein: 25.72 g
Fats: 13.38 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.6 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Fats +68.7%
Equal in Protein - 25.72
Equal in Water - 65.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +62%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +94.6%
28% 52% 20%
Saturated Fat: 1.911 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.368 g
28% 49% 23%
Saturated Fat: 3.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.662 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +62%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +94.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swordfish Chinook salmon Opinion
Protein 23.45g 25.72g Chinook salmon
Fats 7.93g 13.38g Chinook salmon
Calories 172kcal 231kcal Chinook salmon
Calcium 6mg 28mg Chinook salmon
Iron 0.45mg 0.91mg Chinook salmon
Magnesium 35mg 122mg Chinook salmon
Phosphorus 304mg 371mg Chinook salmon
Potassium 499mg 505mg Chinook salmon
Sodium 97mg 60mg Chinook salmon
Zinc 0.78mg 0.56mg Swordfish
Copper 0.046mg 0.053mg Chinook salmon
Manganese 0.013mg 0.019mg Chinook salmon
Selenium 68.5µg 46.8µg Swordfish
Vitamin A 129IU 496IU Chinook salmon
Vitamin A RAE 43µg 149µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin E 2.41mg Swordfish
Vitamin D 666IU Swordfish
Vitamin D 16.6µg Swordfish
Vitamin C 0mg 4.1mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B1 0.089mg 0.044mg Swordfish
Vitamin B2 0.063mg 0.154mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B3 9.254mg 10.045mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.865mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B6 0.615mg 0.462mg Swordfish
Folate 2µg 35µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B12 1.62µg 2.87µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin K 0.1µg Swordfish
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.288mg Chinook salmon
Threonine 1.035mg 1.127mg Chinook salmon
Isoleucine 1.088mg 1.185mg Chinook salmon
Leucine 1.919mg 2.09mg Chinook salmon
Lysine 2.168mg 2.362mg Chinook salmon
Methionine 0.699mg 0.761mg Chinook salmon
Phenylalanine 0.922mg 1.004mg Chinook salmon
Valine 1.216mg 1.325mg Chinook salmon
Histidine 0.695mg 0.757mg Chinook salmon
Cholesterol 78mg 85mg Swordfish
Trans Fat 0.056g Chinook salmon
Saturated Fat 1.911g 3.214g Swordfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.772g 0.727g Swordfish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.127g 1.01g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.168g 0.296g Chinook salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 3.544g 5.742g Chinook salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 1.368g 2.662g Chinook salmon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.022g Swordfish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Swordfish Chinook salmon
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
68%
Chinook salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Swordfish
63%
Chinook salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.303g)
Which food is cheaper?
Swordfish
Swordfish is cheaper (difference - $15)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Chinook salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171999/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.