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Swordfish vs. Filo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are swordfish and filo different?

  • Swordfish is higher in vitamin D, selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and vitamin B3; however, filo is richer in vitamin B1, iron, and folate.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin D for swordfish is 111% higher.
  • Filo has less cholesterol.
  • Swordfish has a lower glycemic index (0) than filo (38).

Fish, swordfish, cooked, dry heat and Phyllo dough 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.
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%
Filo
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 3.3% 6.5% 120% 34% 13% 32% 63% 62% 127%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +133.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +574.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +59.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +305.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -79.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +194%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +83.3%
Contains more IronIron +613.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +119.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3561.5%

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% 14% 48% 249% 22% 15% 174% 25% 142% 203% 0.25% 1.5% 42%
Filo
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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% 0% 1.6% 0% 135% 79% 76% 18% 6.9% 0% 6.3% 66% 3.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2912.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +127.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +38.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1950%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1023.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +507.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +441.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2400%
Contains more FolateFolate +4300%
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Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 8% 68%
Protein: 23.45 g
Fats: 7.93 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.26 g
Other: 0.36 g
Filo
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7% 6% 53% 33% 2%
Protein: 7.1 g
Fats: 6 g
Carbs: 52.6 g
Water: 32.6 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +230.3%
Contains more FatsFats +32.2%
Contains more WaterWater +109.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +372.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 52% 20%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.911 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.368 g
Filo
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27% 57% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.47 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.923 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +12.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +48.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -23.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swordfish Filo DV% diff.
Vitamin D 16.6µg 0µg 83%
Vitamin D 666IU 0IU 83%
Selenium 68.5µg 23.3µg 82%
Vitamin B12 1.62µg 0µg 68%
Vitamin B6 0.615mg 0.03mg 45%
Vitamin B1 0.089mg 0.541mg 38%
Iron 0.45mg 3.21mg 35%
Phosphorus 304mg 75mg 33%
Protein 23.45g 7.1g 33%
Vitamin B3 9.254mg 4.073mg 32%
Cholesterol 78mg 0mg 26%
Folate 2µg 88µg 22%
Vitamin B2 0.063mg 0.341mg 21%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.476mg 20%
Carbs 0g 52.6g 18%
Sodium 97mg 483mg 17%
Vitamin E 2.41mg 0.08mg 16%
Potassium 499mg 74mg 13%
Choline 77.5mg 6.9mg 13%
Fiber 0g 1.9g 8%
Calories 172kcal 299kcal 6%
Copper 0.046mg 0.101mg 6%
Vitamin A 43µg 0µg 5%
Magnesium 35mg 15mg 5%
Zinc 0.78mg 0.49mg 3%
Fats 7.93g 6g 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.368g 0.923g 3%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 2.5µg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.302mg 2%
Saturated fat 1.911g 1.47g 2%
Calcium 6mg 11mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 3.544g 3.149g 1%
Net carbs 0g 50.7g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.18g N/A
Trans fat 0.056g N/A
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.088mg 0%
Threonine 1.035mg 0.194mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.088mg 0.246mg 0%
Leucine 1.919mg 0.49mg 0%
Lysine 2.168mg 0.158mg 0%
Methionine 0.699mg 0.126mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.922mg 0.359mg 0%
Valine 1.216mg 0.286mg 0%
Histidine 0.695mg 0.159mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.127g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.772g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.168g 0g 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
Swordfish Filo
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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%
Swordfish
30%
Filo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Swordfish
47%
Filo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Swordfish
Swordfish contains less Sodium (difference - 386mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Swordfish
Swordfish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Filo
Filo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Filo
Filo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.441g)
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. Swordfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173704/nutrients
  2. Filo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172791/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.