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Swordfish vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Swordfish and Mussels?

  • Swordfish is richer in Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3, yet Mussels is richer in Vitamin B12, Manganese, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Folate, Vitamin B1, and Zinc.
  • Mussels's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 933% higher.
  • Swordfish has 6 times more Vitamin B6 than Mussels. Swordfish has 0.615mg of Vitamin B6, while Mussels has 0.1mg.

We used Fish, swordfish, cooked, dry heat and Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat types in this comparison.

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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 Potassium +86.2%
Contains less Sodium -73.7%
Contains more Calcium +450%
Contains more Iron +1393.3%
Contains more Zinc +242.3%
Contains more Copper +223.9%
Contains more Manganese +52207.7%
Contains more Selenium +30.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 37
Equal in Phosphorus - 285
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 10% 252% 27% 123% 24% 49% 73% 50% 887% 489%
Contains more Potassium +86.2%
Contains less Sodium -73.7%
Contains more Calcium +450%
Contains more Iron +1393.3%
Contains more Zinc +242.3%
Contains more Copper +223.9%
Contains more Manganese +52207.7%
Contains more Selenium +30.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 37
Equal in Phosphorus - 285

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 B3 +208.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +515%
Contains more Vitamin A +135.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +237.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +127.8%
Contains more Folate +3700%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1381.5%
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 19% 0% 0% 46% 75% 97% 57% 57% 24% 57% 3000% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +208.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +515%
Contains more Vitamin A +135.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +237.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +127.8%
Contains more Folate +3700%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1381.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +77%
Contains more Water +11.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +783.3%
Equal in Protein - 23.8
23% 8% 68%
Protein: 23.45 g
Fats: 7.93 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.26 g
Other: 0.36 g
24% 4% 7% 61% 3%
Protein: 23.8 g
Fats: 4.48 g
Carbs: 7.39 g
Water: 61.15 g
Other: 3.18 g
Contains more Fats +77%
Contains more Water +11.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +783.3%
Equal in Protein - 23.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +249.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.5%
28% 52% 20%
Saturated Fat: 1.911 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.368 g
28% 33% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.212 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +249.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swordfish Mussels Opinion
Net carbs 0g 7.39g Mussels
Protein 23.45g 23.8g Mussels
Fats 7.93g 4.48g Swordfish
Carbs 0g 7.39g Mussels
Calories 172kcal 172kcal
Calcium 6mg 33mg Mussels
Iron 0.45mg 6.72mg Mussels
Magnesium 35mg 37mg Mussels
Phosphorus 304mg 285mg Swordfish
Potassium 499mg 268mg Swordfish
Sodium 97mg 369mg Swordfish
Zinc 0.78mg 2.67mg Mussels
Copper 0.046mg 0.149mg Mussels
Manganese 0.013mg 6.8mg Mussels
Selenium 68.5µg 89.6µg Mussels
Vitamin A 129IU 304IU Mussels
Vitamin A RAE 43µg 91µg Mussels
Vitamin E 2.41mg Swordfish
Vitamin D 666IU Swordfish
Vitamin D 16.6µg Swordfish
Vitamin C 0mg 13.6mg Mussels
Vitamin B1 0.089mg 0.3mg Mussels
Vitamin B2 0.063mg 0.42mg Mussels
Vitamin B3 9.254mg 3mg Swordfish
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.95mg Mussels
Vitamin B6 0.615mg 0.1mg Swordfish
Folate 2µg 76µg Mussels
Vitamin B12 1.62µg 24µg Mussels
Vitamin K 0.1µg Swordfish
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.267mg Mussels
Threonine 1.035mg 1.025mg Swordfish
Isoleucine 1.088mg 1.036mg Swordfish
Leucine 1.919mg 1.676mg Swordfish
Lysine 2.168mg 1.779mg Swordfish
Methionine 0.699mg 0.537mg Swordfish
Phenylalanine 0.922mg 0.853mg Swordfish
Valine 1.216mg 1.04mg Swordfish
Histidine 0.695mg 0.457mg Swordfish
Cholesterol 78mg 56mg Mussels
Trans Fat 0.056g Mussels
Saturated Fat 1.911g 0.85g Mussels
Omega-3 - DHA 0.772g 0.506g Swordfish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.127g 0.276g Mussels
Omega-3 - DPA 0.168g 0.044g Swordfish
Monounsaturated Fat 3.544g 1.014g Swordfish
Polyunsaturated fat 1.368g 1.212g 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 Mussels
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet Equal
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
286%
Mussels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Swordfish
198%
Mussels

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Swordfish
Swordfish contains less Sodium (difference - 272mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Swordfish
Swordfish is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.061g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels
Mussels 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. Mussels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174217/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.