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Croaker vs. Swordfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Croaker and Swordfish

  • Croaker has more Vitamin B12, Folate, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B2, however, Swordfish is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus.
  • Swordfish's daily need coverage for Selenium is 54% more.
  • Croaker contains 17 times more Folate than Swordfish. Croaker contains 34µg of Folate, while Swordfish contains 2µg.
  • Swordfish contains less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, croaker, Atlantic, cooked, breaded and fried and Fish, swordfish, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 9.6% 30% 32% 22% 14% 93% 45% 10% 212%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +433.3%
Contains more IronIron +91.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +41.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +515.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +46.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +50%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +40.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +76.5%

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% 4.5% 0% 0% 23% 30% 81% 44% 60% 263% 0% 26% 0%
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% 7.7% 48% 498% 22% 15% 174% 25% 142% 203% 0.25% 1.5% 42%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +106.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +77.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +29.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +1600%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +72%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +115.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +136.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.089mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 13% 8% 60% 2%
Protein: 18.2 g
Fats: 12.67 g
Carbs: 7.54 g
Water: 59.76 g
Other: 1.83 g
23% 8% 68%
Protein: 23.45 g
Fats: 7.93 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.26 g
Other: 0.36 g
Contains more FatsFats +59.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +408.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +28.8%
Contains more WaterWater +14.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
30% 45% 25%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.917 g
28% 52% 20%
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 +50.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +113.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -45%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Croaker Swordfish Opinion
Calories 221kcal 172kcal Croaker
Protein 18.2g 23.45g Swordfish
Fats 12.67g 7.93g Croaker
Net carbs 7.14g 0g Croaker
Carbs 7.54g 0g Croaker
Cholesterol 84mg 78mg Swordfish
Vitamin D 666IU Swordfish
Magnesium 42mg 35mg Croaker
Calcium 32mg 6mg Croaker
Potassium 340mg 499mg Swordfish
Iron 0.86mg 0.45mg Croaker
Fiber 0.4g 0g Croaker
Copper 0.065mg 0.046mg Croaker
Zinc 0.52mg 0.78mg Swordfish
Phosphorus 217mg 304mg Swordfish
Sodium 348mg 97mg Swordfish
Vitamin A 75IU 129IU Swordfish
Vitamin A 23µg 43µg Swordfish
Vitamin E 2.41mg Swordfish
Vitamin D 16.6µg Swordfish
Manganese 0.08mg 0.013mg Croaker
Selenium 38.8µg 68.5µg Swordfish
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.089mg Croaker
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.063mg Croaker
Vitamin B3 4.3mg 9.254mg Swordfish
Vitamin B5 0.74mg 0.417mg Croaker
Vitamin B6 0.26mg 0.615mg Swordfish
Vitamin B12 2.1µg 1.62µg Croaker
Vitamin K 0.1µg Swordfish
Folate 34µg 2µg Croaker
Trans Fat 0.056g Croaker
Choline 77.5mg Swordfish
Saturated Fat 3.476g 1.911g Swordfish
Monounsaturated Fat 5.32g 3.544g Croaker
Polyunsaturated fat 2.917g 1.368g Croaker
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.265mg Swordfish
Threonine 0.788mg 1.035mg Swordfish
Isoleucine 0.847mg 1.088mg Swordfish
Leucine 1.48mg 1.919mg Swordfish
Lysine 1.571mg 2.168mg Swordfish
Methionine 0.525mg 0.699mg Swordfish
Phenylalanine 0.742mg 0.922mg Swordfish
Valine 0.947mg 1.216mg Swordfish
Histidine 0.525mg 0.695mg Swordfish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.113g 0.127g Swordfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.089g 0.772g Swordfish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.079g 0.168g 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
Croaker Swordfish
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
41%
Croaker
91%
Swordfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Croaker
64%
Swordfish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Swordfish
Swordfish contains less Sodium (difference - 251mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.565g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Croaker
Croaker is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.
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. Croaker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171957/nutrients
  2. Swordfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173704/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.