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Grouper fish vs. Swordfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Grouper fish and Swordfish

  • Grouper fish has more Vitamin B5, and Iron, while Swordfish has more Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Swordfish covers your daily need of Vitamin B3 55% more than Grouper fish.
  • Grouper fish contains 3 times more Iron than Swordfish. While Grouper fish contains 1.14mg of Iron, Swordfish contains only 0.45mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Grouper fish is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, grouper, mixed species, cooked, dry heat 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 26% 6.3% 42% 43% 15% 14% 61% 6.9% 1.6% 255%
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 CalciumCalcium +250%
Contains more IronIron +153.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -45.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +52.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +112.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +46.4%
~equal in Magnesium ~35mg
~equal in Potassium ~499mg
~equal in Copper ~0.046mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.013mg

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% 9.9% 0% 0% 20% 1.4% 7.1% 52% 81% 86% 0% 7.5% 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 AVitamin A +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +108.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +950%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2328.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +75.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +134.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.089mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 73%
Protein: 24.84 g
Fats: 1.3 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.36 g
Other: 0.5 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 OtherOther +38.9%
Contains more FatsFats +510%
~equal in Protein ~23.45g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~68.26g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 28% 42%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.299 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.268 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.403 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -84.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1222.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +239.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Grouper fish Swordfish Opinion
Calories 118kcal 172kcal Swordfish
Protein 24.84g 23.45g Grouper fish
Fats 1.3g 7.93g Swordfish
Cholesterol 47mg 78mg Grouper fish
Vitamin D 666IU Swordfish
Magnesium 37mg 35mg Grouper fish
Calcium 21mg 6mg Grouper fish
Potassium 475mg 499mg Swordfish
Iron 1.14mg 0.45mg Grouper fish
Copper 0.045mg 0.046mg Swordfish
Zinc 0.51mg 0.78mg Swordfish
Phosphorus 143mg 304mg Swordfish
Sodium 53mg 97mg Grouper fish
Vitamin A 165IU 129IU Grouper fish
Vitamin A 50µg 43µg Grouper fish
Vitamin E 2.41mg Swordfish
Vitamin D 16.6µg Swordfish
Manganese 0.012mg 0.013mg Swordfish
Selenium 46.8µg 68.5µg Swordfish
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.089mg Swordfish
Vitamin B2 0.006mg 0.063mg Swordfish
Vitamin B3 0.381mg 9.254mg Swordfish
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.417mg Grouper fish
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.615mg Swordfish
Vitamin B12 0.69µg 1.62µg Swordfish
Vitamin K 0.1µg Swordfish
Folate 10µg 2µg Grouper fish
Trans Fat 0.056g Grouper fish
Choline 77.5mg Swordfish
Saturated Fat 0.299g 1.911g Grouper fish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.268g 3.544g Swordfish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g 1.368g Swordfish
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.265mg Grouper fish
Threonine 1.089mg 1.035mg Grouper fish
Isoleucine 1.145mg 1.088mg Grouper fish
Leucine 2.019mg 1.919mg Grouper fish
Lysine 2.282mg 2.168mg Grouper fish
Methionine 0.735mg 0.699mg Grouper fish
Phenylalanine 0.97mg 0.922mg Grouper fish
Valine 1.28mg 1.216mg Grouper fish
Histidine 0.731mg 0.695mg Grouper fish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.035g 0.127g Swordfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.213g 0.772g Swordfish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0.168g Swordfish
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.022g Swordfish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Grouper fish Swordfish
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
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
20%
Grouper fish
91%
Swordfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Grouper fish
64%
Swordfish

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Swordfish
Swordfish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Swordfish
Swordfish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Grouper fish
Grouper fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Grouper fish
Grouper fish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grouper fish
Grouper fish contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Grouper fish
Grouper fish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.612g)
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 ($)

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. Grouper fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171963/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.