Atlantic Mackerel vs. Swordfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Atlantic Mackerel and Swordfish?
- Atlantic Mackerel is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Iron, Magnesium, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B1, yet Swordfish is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus.
- Atlantic Mackerel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 295% more.
- Atlantic Mackerel has 5 times more Vitamin B2 than Swordfish. While Atlantic Mackerel has 0.312mg of Vitamin B2, Swordfish has only 0.063mg.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Swordfish is lower.
We used Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, raw and Fish, swordfish, cooked, dry heat types 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +117.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +100% |
| Contains more IronIron | +262.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +58.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +15.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +58.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +23.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +40.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +55.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +29.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +97.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +395.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +105.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +437.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +4900% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +58.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +54.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +19.2% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~16.6µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.6 g
Fats:
13.89 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
63.55 g
Other:
3.96 g
Protein:
23.45 g
Fats:
7.93 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
68.26 g
Other:
0.36 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +75.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1000% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +26.1% |
~equal in
Carbs
~0g
~equal in
Water
~68.26g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
3.257 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
5.456 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.35 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
1.911 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
3.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.368 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +54% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +144.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -41.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 205kcal | 172kcal |
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| Protein | 18.6g | 23.45g |
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| Fats | 13.89g | 7.93g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg |
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| Cholesterol | 70mg | 78mg |
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| Vitamin D | 643IU | 666IU |
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| Magnesium | 76mg | 35mg |
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| Calcium | 12mg | 6mg |
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| Potassium | 314mg | 499mg |
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| Iron | 1.63mg | 0.45mg |
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| Copper | 0.073mg | 0.046mg |
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| Zinc | 0.63mg | 0.78mg |
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| Phosphorus | 217mg | 304mg |
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| Sodium | 90mg | 97mg |
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| Vitamin A | 167IU | 129IU |
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| Vitamin A | 50µg | 43µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.52mg | 2.41mg |
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| Vitamin D | 16.1µg | 16.6µg |
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| Manganese | 0.015mg | 0.013mg |
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| Selenium | 44.1µg | 68.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.089mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.312mg | 0.063mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 9.08mg | 9.254mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.856mg | 0.417mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.399mg | 0.615mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 8.71µg | 1.62µg |
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| Vitamin K | 5µg | 0.1µg |
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| Folate | 1µg | 2µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.056g |
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| Choline | 65mg | 77.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.257g | 1.911g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.456g | 3.544g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.35g | 1.368g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.208mg | 0.265mg |
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| Threonine | 0.815mg | 1.035mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.857mg | 1.088mg |
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| Leucine | 1.512mg | 1.919mg |
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| Lysine | 1.708mg | 2.168mg |
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| Methionine | 0.551mg | 0.699mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.726mg | 0.922mg |
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| Valine | 0.958mg | 1.216mg |
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| Histidine | 0.548mg | 0.695mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.898g | 0.127g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 1.401g | 0.772g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.212g | 0.168g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.022g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
161%
91%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
64%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Swordfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.346g)
Which food is cheaper?
Swordfish is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Atlantic Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Atlantic Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Atlantic Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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