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Swordfish vs. Tuna salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Swordfish and Tuna salad different?

  • Swordfish is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, and Potassium, however, Tuna salad is richer in Copper, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Swordfish is 50% higher.
  • Swordfish contains 8 times more Vitamin B6 than Tuna salad. While Swordfish contains 0.615mg of Vitamin B6, Tuna salad contains only 0.081mg.
  • Tuna salad has less Cholesterol.

Fish, swordfish, cooked, dry heat and Fish, tuna salad 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.
Contains more Magnesium +84.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +70.8%
Contains more Potassium +180.3%
Contains less Sodium -75.9%
Contains more Zinc +39.3%
Contains more Selenium +66.3%
Contains more Calcium +183.3%
Contains more Iron +122.2%
Contains more Copper +215.2%
Contains more Manganese +207.7%
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 6% 38% 14% 77% 16% 53% 16% 49% 6% 225%
Contains more Magnesium +84.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +70.8%
Contains more Potassium +180.3%
Contains less Sodium -75.9%
Contains more Zinc +39.3%
Contains more Selenium +66.3%
Contains more Calcium +183.3%
Contains more Iron +122.2%
Contains more Copper +215.2%
Contains more Manganese +207.7%

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 A +33%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +187.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +60.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +659.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +35%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.1%
Contains more Folate +300%
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 6% 0% 0% 8% 8% 17% 126% 16% 19% 6% 150% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +33%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +187.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +60.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +659.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +35%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.1%
Contains more Folate +300%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +46.2%
Contains more Fats +16.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +491.7%
Equal in Water - 63.16
23% 8% 68%
Protein: 23.45 g
Fats: 7.93 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.26 g
Other: 0.36 g
16% 9% 9% 63% 2%
Protein: 16.04 g
Fats: 9.26 g
Carbs: 9.41 g
Water: 63.16 g
Other: 2.13 g
Contains more Protein +46.2%
Contains more Fats +16.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +491.7%
Equal in Water - 63.16

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +201.3%
28% 52% 20%
Saturated Fat: 1.911 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.368 g
18% 34% 48%
Saturated Fat: 1.544 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.122 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +201.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swordfish Tuna salad Opinion
Net carbs 0g 9.41g Tuna salad
Protein 23.45g 16.04g Swordfish
Fats 7.93g 9.26g Tuna salad
Carbs 0g 9.41g Tuna salad
Calories 172kcal 187kcal Tuna salad
Calcium 6mg 17mg Tuna salad
Iron 0.45mg 1mg Tuna salad
Magnesium 35mg 19mg Swordfish
Phosphorus 304mg 178mg Swordfish
Potassium 499mg 178mg Swordfish
Sodium 97mg 402mg Swordfish
Zinc 0.78mg 0.56mg Swordfish
Copper 0.046mg 0.145mg Tuna salad
Manganese 0.013mg 0.04mg Tuna salad
Selenium 68.5µg 41.2µg Swordfish
Vitamin A 129IU 97IU Swordfish
Vitamin A RAE 43µg 24µg Swordfish
Vitamin E 2.41mg Swordfish
Vitamin D 666IU Swordfish
Vitamin D 16.6µg Swordfish
Vitamin C 0mg 2.2mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B1 0.089mg 0.031mg Swordfish
Vitamin B2 0.063mg 0.07mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B3 9.254mg 6.7mg Swordfish
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.26mg Swordfish
Vitamin B6 0.615mg 0.081mg Swordfish
Folate 2µg 8µg Tuna salad
Vitamin B12 1.62µg 1.2µg Swordfish
Vitamin K 0.1µg Swordfish
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.18mg Swordfish
Threonine 1.035mg 0.701mg Swordfish
Isoleucine 1.088mg 0.739mg Swordfish
Leucine 1.919mg 1.293mg Swordfish
Lysine 2.168mg 1.457mg Swordfish
Methionine 0.699mg 0.47mg Swordfish
Phenylalanine 0.922mg 0.626mg Swordfish
Valine 1.216mg 0.824mg Swordfish
Histidine 0.695mg 0.467mg Swordfish
Cholesterol 78mg 13mg Tuna salad
Trans Fat 0.056g Tuna salad
Saturated Fat 1.911g 1.544g Tuna salad
Omega-3 - DHA 0.772g 0.055g Swordfish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.127g 0.014g Swordfish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.168g Swordfish
Monounsaturated Fat 3.544g 2.887g Swordfish
Polyunsaturated fat 1.368g 4.122g Tuna salad
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.022g Swordfish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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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
29%
Tuna salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Swordfish
49%
Tuna salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.367g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Swordfish
Swordfish contains less Sodium (difference - 305mg)
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. Tuna salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175160/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.