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Swordfish vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Swordfish and Mackerel different?

  • Swordfish is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6, while Mackerel is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, Iron, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B1.
  • Mackerel covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 724% more than Swordfish.
  • Swordfish is lower in Saturated Fat.

Fish, swordfish, cooked, dry heat and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat types were 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 Potassium +24.4%
Contains more Selenium +32.8%
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains more Iron +248.9%
Contains more Magnesium +177.1%
Contains less Sodium -14.4%
Contains more Zinc +20.5%
Contains more Copper +104.3%
Contains more Manganese +53.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 278
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 17% 25% 131% 45% 13% 22% 16% 2% 374%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 59% 70% 120% 36% 11% 26% 32% 3% 282%
Contains more Potassium +24.4%
Contains more Selenium +32.8%
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains more Iron +248.9%
Contains more Magnesium +177.1%
Contains less Sodium -14.4%
Contains more Zinc +20.5%
Contains more Copper +104.3%
Contains more Manganese +53.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 278

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 B3 +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +39.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +78.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +554%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +137.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1072.8%
Equal in Folate - 2
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 0% 0% 2% 40% 96% 129% 60% 107% 2% 2375% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +39.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +78.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +554%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +137.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1072.8%
Equal in Folate - 2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +28.1%
Contains more Fats +124.6%
Contains more Other +1308.3%
Equal in Protein - 23.85
23% 8% 68%
Protein: 23.45 g
Fats: 7.93 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.26 g
Other: 0.36 g
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 g
Contains more Water +28.1%
Contains more Fats +124.6%
Contains more Other +1308.3%
Equal in Protein - 23.85

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +97.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +214.3%
28% 52% 20%
Saturated Fat: 1.911 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.368 g
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 4.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +97.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +214.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swordfish Mackerel Opinion
Protein 23.45g 23.85g Mackerel
Fats 7.93g 17.81g Mackerel
Calories 172kcal 262kcal Mackerel
Calcium 6mg 15mg Mackerel
Iron 0.45mg 1.57mg Mackerel
Magnesium 35mg 97mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 304mg 278mg Swordfish
Potassium 499mg 401mg Swordfish
Sodium 97mg 83mg Mackerel
Zinc 0.78mg 0.94mg Mackerel
Copper 0.046mg 0.094mg Mackerel
Manganese 0.013mg 0.02mg Mackerel
Selenium 68.5µg 51.6µg Swordfish
Vitamin A 129IU 180IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 43µg 54µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 2.41mg Swordfish
Vitamin D 666IU Swordfish
Vitamin D 16.6µg Swordfish
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.089mg 0.159mg Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.063mg 0.412mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 9.254mg 6.85mg Swordfish
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.99mg Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.615mg 0.46mg Swordfish
Folate 2µg 2µg
Vitamin B12 1.62µg 19µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 0.1µg Swordfish
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.267mg Mackerel
Threonine 1.035mg 1.045mg Mackerel
Isoleucine 1.088mg 1.099mg Mackerel
Leucine 1.919mg 1.938mg Mackerel
Lysine 2.168mg 2.19mg Mackerel
Methionine 0.699mg 0.706mg Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.922mg 0.931mg Mackerel
Valine 1.216mg 1.228mg Mackerel
Histidine 0.695mg 0.702mg Mackerel
Cholesterol 78mg 75mg Mackerel
Trans Fat 0.056g Mackerel
Saturated Fat 1.911g 4.176g Swordfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.772g 0.699g Swordfish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.127g 0.504g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.168g 0.106g Swordfish
Monounsaturated Fat 3.544g 7.006g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 1.368g 4.3g Mackerel
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
Swordfish Mackerel
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
95%
Swordfish
235%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Swordfish
64%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.265g)
Which food is cheaper?
Swordfish
Swordfish is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.
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.

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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175120/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.