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Ling fish vs. Swordfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Ling fish and Swordfish different?

  • Ling fish is higher in Vitamin B2, Magnesium, and Copper, however, Swordfish is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Swordfish is 40% higher.
  • Ling fish contains 7 times more Calcium than Swordfish. While Ling fish contains 44mg of Calcium, Swordfish contains only 6mg.
  • Ling fish has less Cholesterol.

Fish, ling, cooked, dry heat and Fish, swordfish, cooked, dry heat 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 Calcium +633.3%
Contains more Iron +84.4%
Contains more Magnesium +131.4%
Contains more Zinc +28.2%
Contains more Copper +206.5%
Contains more Manganese +192.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.7%
Contains less Sodium -43.9%
Contains more Selenium +46.4%
Equal in Potassium - 499
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 32% 58% 109% 43% 23% 28% 47% 5% 256%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 17% 25% 131% 45% 13% 22% 16% 2% 374%
Contains more Calcium +633.3%
Contains more Iron +84.4%
Contains more Magnesium +131.4%
Contains more Zinc +28.2%
Contains more Copper +206.5%
Contains more Manganese +192.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.7%
Contains less Sodium -43.9%
Contains more Selenium +46.4%
Equal in Potassium - 499

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 B1 +42.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +266.7%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin A +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +230.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +75.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +149.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 0% 0% 0% 32% 54% 53% 23% 81% 6% 82% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +42.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +266.7%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin A +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +230.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +75.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +149.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +163.9%
Contains more Fats +867.1%
Equal in Protein - 23.45
Equal in Water - 68.26
24% 74%
Protein: 24.35 g
Fats: 0.82 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.88 g
Other: 0.95 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 Other +163.9%
Contains more Fats +867.1%
Equal in Protein - 23.45
Equal in Water - 68.26

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ling fish Swordfish Opinion
Protein 24.35g 23.45g Ling fish
Fats 0.82g 7.93g Swordfish
Calories 111kcal 172kcal Swordfish
Calcium 44mg 6mg Ling fish
Iron 0.83mg 0.45mg Ling fish
Magnesium 81mg 35mg Ling fish
Phosphorus 254mg 304mg Swordfish
Potassium 486mg 499mg Swordfish
Sodium 173mg 97mg Swordfish
Zinc 1mg 0.78mg Ling fish
Copper 0.141mg 0.046mg Ling fish
Manganese 0.038mg 0.013mg Ling fish
Selenium 46.8µg 68.5µg Swordfish
Vitamin A 115IU 129IU Swordfish
Vitamin A RAE 35µg 43µg Swordfish
Vitamin E 2.41mg Swordfish
Vitamin D 666IU Swordfish
Vitamin D 16.6µg Swordfish
Vitamin B1 0.127mg 0.089mg Ling fish
Vitamin B2 0.231mg 0.063mg Ling fish
Vitamin B3 2.801mg 9.254mg Swordfish
Vitamin B5 0.369mg 0.417mg Swordfish
Vitamin B6 0.351mg 0.615mg Swordfish
Folate 8µg 2µg Ling fish
Vitamin B12 0.65µg 1.62µg Swordfish
Vitamin K 0.1µg Swordfish
Tryptophan 0.273mg 0.265mg Ling fish
Threonine 1.067mg 1.035mg Ling fish
Isoleucine 1.122mg 1.088mg Ling fish
Leucine 1.979mg 1.919mg Ling fish
Lysine 2.236mg 2.168mg Ling fish
Methionine 0.721mg 0.699mg Ling fish
Phenylalanine 0.95mg 0.922mg Ling fish
Valine 1.254mg 1.216mg Ling fish
Histidine 0.717mg 0.695mg Ling fish
Cholesterol 51mg 78mg Ling fish
Trans Fat 0.056g Ling fish
Saturated Fat 1.911g Ling fish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.772g Swordfish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.127g Swordfish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.168g Swordfish
Monounsaturated Fat 3.544g Swordfish
Polyunsaturated fat 1.368g 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
Ling fish Swordfish
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories 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
28%
Ling fish
95%
Swordfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Ling fish
64%
Swordfish

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Swordfish
Swordfish contains less Sodium (difference - 76mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Swordfish
Swordfish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ling fish
Ling fish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ling fish
Ling fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ling fish
Ling fish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.911g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ling fish
Ling fish is relatively richer in minerals
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. Ling fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174234/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.