Swordfish vs. Butterfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Swordfish and Butterfish
- Swordfish has more Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6, however, Butterfish is richer in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B12.
- Swordfish's daily need coverage for Selenium is 39% more.
- Swordfish contains 2 times more Vitamin B6 than Butterfish. Swordfish contains 0.615mg of Vitamin B6, while Butterfish contains 0.346mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, swordfish, cooked, dry heat and Fish, butterfish, 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.
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Sodium
-14.9%
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Selenium
+46.4%
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Calcium
+366.7%
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Iron
+42.2%
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Zinc
+26.9%
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Copper
+50%
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Manganese
+46.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 32
Equal in Phosphorus - 308
Equal in Potassium - 481
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Sodium
-14.9%
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Selenium
+46.4%
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Calcium
+366.7%
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Iron
+42.2%
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Zinc
+26.9%
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Copper
+50%
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Manganese
+46.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 32
Equal in Phosphorus - 308
Equal in Potassium - 481
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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Vitamin A
+18.3%
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Vitamin B3
+60.4%
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Vitamin B6
+77.7%
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Vitamin B1
+64%
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Vitamin B2
+204.8%
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Vitamin B5
+107.4%
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Folate
+750%
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Vitamin B12
+13%
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Vitamin A
+18.3%
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Vitamin B3
+60.4%
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Vitamin B6
+77.7%
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Vitamin B1
+64%
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Vitamin B2
+204.8%
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Vitamin B5
+107.4%
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Folate
+750%
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Vitamin B12
+13%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+29.6%
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Other
+105.6%
Equal in Protein - 22.15
Equal in Water - 66.83
Protein:
23.45 g
Fats:
7.93 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
68.26 g
Other:
0.36 g
Protein:
22.15 g
Fats:
10.28 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
66.83 g
Other:
0.74 g
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+29.6%
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+105.6%
Equal in Protein - 22.15
Equal in Water - 66.83
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 23.45g | 22.15g |
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| Fats | 7.93g | 10.28g |
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| Calories | 172kcal | 187kcal |
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| Calcium | 6mg | 28mg |
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| Iron | 0.45mg | 0.64mg |
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| Magnesium | 35mg | 32mg |
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| Phosphorus | 304mg | 308mg |
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| Potassium | 499mg | 481mg |
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| Sodium | 97mg | 114mg |
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| Zinc | 0.78mg | 0.99mg |
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| Copper | 0.046mg | 0.069mg |
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| Manganese | 0.013mg | 0.019mg |
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| Selenium | 68.5µg | 46.8µg |
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| Vitamin A | 129IU | 109IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 43µg | 33µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.41mg |
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| Vitamin D | 666IU |
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| Vitamin D | 16.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.089mg | 0.146mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.063mg | 0.192mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 9.254mg | 5.769mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.417mg | 0.865mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.615mg | 0.346mg |
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| Folate | 2µg | 17µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.62µg | 1.83µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.265mg | 0.248mg |
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| Threonine | 1.035mg | 0.971mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.088mg | 1.021mg |
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| Leucine | 1.919mg | 1.801mg |
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| Lysine | 2.168mg | 2.035mg |
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| Methionine | 0.699mg | 0.656mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.922mg | 0.865mg |
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| Valine | 1.216mg | 1.141mg |
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| Histidine | 0.695mg | 0.652mg |
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| Cholesterol | 78mg | 83mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.056g |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.911g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.772g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.127g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.168g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.544g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.368g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.022g |
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
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| 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
95%
47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Swordfish contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Swordfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butterfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Butterfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.911g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Butterfish 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 ($)
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.