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Snapper vs. Swordfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between snapper and swordfish

  • Snapper has more vitamin B12 and vitamin B5, while swordfish has more vitamin B3, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and polyunsaturated fat.
  • Snapper covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 78% more than swordfish.
  • Snapper contains 7 times more calcium than swordfish. While snapper contains 40mg of calcium, swordfish contains only 6mg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in snapper is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, snapper, 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% 12% 46% 9% 15% 12% 86% 7.4% 2.2% 267%
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 +566.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -41.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +30.8%
Contains more IronIron +87.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +77.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +51.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +39.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~35mg
~equal in Potassium ~499mg
~equal in Copper ~0.046mg

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 5.3% 12% 0% 0% 13% 0.92% 6.5% 52% 106% 438% 0% 4.5% 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% 14% 48% 249% 22% 15% 174% 25% 142% 203% 0.25% 1.5% 42%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +108.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +116%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +22.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +67.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1475%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2574.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +33.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 2% 70%
Protein: 26.3 g
Fats: 1.72 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.35 g
Other: 1.63 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 ProteinProtein +12.2%
Contains more OtherOther +352.8%
Contains more FatsFats +361%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~68.26g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 25% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.365 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.588 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 -80.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1000.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +132.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Snapper Swordfish
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
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Snapper Swordfish DV% diff.
Vitamin D 16.6µg 83%
Vitamin D 666IU 83%
Vitamin B12 3.5µg 1.62µg 78%
Vitamin B3 0.346mg 9.254mg 56%
Selenium 49µg 68.5µg 35%
Vitamin E 2.41mg 16%
Phosphorus 201mg 304mg 15%
Choline 77.5mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.615mg 12%
Fats 1.72g 7.93g 10%
Cholesterol 47mg 78mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.417mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 0.322g 3.544g 8%
Saturated fat 0.365g 1.911g 7%
Protein 26.3g 23.45g 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.588g 1.368g 5%
Vitamin B2 0.004mg 0.063mg 5%
Zinc 0.44mg 0.78mg 3%
Iron 0.24mg 0.45mg 3%
Calcium 40mg 6mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.053mg 0.089mg 3%
Calories 128kcal 172kcal 2%
Sodium 57mg 97mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin A 35µg 43µg 1%
Folate 6µg 2µg 1%
Potassium 522mg 499mg 1%
Magnesium 37mg 35mg 0%
Copper 0.046mg 0.046mg 0%
Manganese 0.017mg 0.013mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.056g N/A
Tryptophan 0.294mg 0.265mg 0%
Threonine 1.153mg 1.035mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.212mg 1.088mg 0%
Leucine 2.137mg 1.919mg 0%
Lysine 2.415mg 2.168mg 0%
Methionine 0.778mg 0.699mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.027mg 0.922mg 0%
Valine 1.355mg 1.216mg 0%
Histidine 0.774mg 0.695mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.048g 0.127g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.273g 0.772g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.022g 0.168g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.022g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Snapper 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
49%
Snapper
72%
Swordfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Snapper
64%
Swordfish

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Swordfish
Swordfish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Snapper
Snapper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Snapper
Snapper is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Snapper
Snapper contains less Sodium (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Snapper
Snapper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.546g)
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.

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. Snapper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173699/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.