Eel vs. Swordfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between eel and swordfish?
- Eel is higher in vitamin A, vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin B1, yet swordfish is higher in selenium, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3.
- Swordfish's daily need coverage for selenium is 109% more.
- Eel has 29 times more vitamin A than swordfish. While eel has 3787IU of vitamin A, swordfish has only 129IU.
- The amount of cholesterol in swordfish is lower.
We used Fish, eel, mixed species, cooked, dry heat 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 CalciumCalcium | +333.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +42.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +166.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +207.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +34.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +43% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +58.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +725.3% |
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 | +2544.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +105.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +78.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +750% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +23.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +106.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +48.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +698.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +88.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +480.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.1% |
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Protein
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Carbs
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +160.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -36.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +12.7% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 1137µg | 43µg | 122% |
| Selenium | 8.3µg | 68.5µg | 109% |
| Vitamin D | 666IU | 83% | |
| Vitamin D | 16.6µg | 83% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.89µg | 1.62µg | 53% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.077mg | 0.615mg | 41% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.487mg | 9.254mg | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 161mg | 78mg | 28% |
| Vitamin E | 2.41mg | 16% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.218g | 3.544g | 14% |
| Choline | 77.5mg | 14% | |
| Zinc | 2.08mg | 0.78mg | 12% |
| Fats | 14.95g | 7.93g | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.183mg | 0.089mg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 3.023g | 1.911g | 5% |
| Folate | 17µg | 2µg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 277mg | 304mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 349mg | 499mg | 4% |
| Calories | 236kcal | 172kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.28mg | 0.417mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.64mg | 0.45mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.029mg | 0.046mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 6mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 35mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.8mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.051mg | 0.063mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.013mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 65mg | 97mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.214g | 1.368g | 1% |
| Protein | 23.65g | 23.45g | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.056g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.265mg | 0.265mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.037mg | 1.035mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.09mg | 1.088mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.922mg | 1.919mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.171mg | 2.168mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.7mg | 0.699mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.923mg | 0.922mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.218mg | 1.216mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.696mg | 0.695mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.108g | 0.127g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.081g | 0.772g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.095g | 0.168g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.022g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| 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
72%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
64%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Swordfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 83mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Swordfish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.112g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Eel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eel contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
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.