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Swordfish vs. Grouper fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Swordfish and Grouper fish

  • Swordfish has more Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Monounsaturated Fat, while Grouper fish has more Vitamin B5, and Iron.
  • Swordfish covers your daily need of Vitamin B3 55% more than Grouper fish.
  • Swordfish contains 13 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Grouper fish. While Swordfish contains 3.544g of Monounsaturated Fat, Grouper fish contains only 0.268g.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Grouper fish is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, swordfish, cooked, dry heat and Fish, grouper, mixed species, 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 25% 1.8% 44% 17% 15% 21% 130% 13% 1.7% 374%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 6.3% 42% 43% 15% 14% 61% 6.9% 1.6% 255%
Contains more ZincZinc +52.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +112.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +46.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +250%
Contains more IronIron +153.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -45.4%
~equal in Magnesium ~37mg
~equal in Potassium ~475mg
~equal in Copper ~0.045mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.012mg

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% 7.7% 48% 498% 22% 15% 174% 25% 142% 203% 0.25% 1.5% 42%
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% 9.9% 0% 0% 20% 1.4% 7.1% 52% 81% 86% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +950%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2328.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +75.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +134.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +108.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.081mg

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
25% 73%
Protein: 24.84 g
Fats: 1.3 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.36 g
Other: 0.5 g
Contains more FatsFats +510%
Contains more OtherOther +38.9%
~equal in Protein ~24.84g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~73.36g

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
31% 28% 42%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.299 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.268 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.403 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1222.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +239.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -84.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swordfish Grouper fish Opinion
Calories 172kcal 118kcal Swordfish
Protein 23.45g 24.84g Grouper fish
Fats 7.93g 1.3g Swordfish
Cholesterol 78mg 47mg Grouper fish
Vitamin D 666IU Swordfish
Magnesium 35mg 37mg Grouper fish
Calcium 6mg 21mg Grouper fish
Potassium 499mg 475mg Swordfish
Iron 0.45mg 1.14mg Grouper fish
Copper 0.046mg 0.045mg Swordfish
Zinc 0.78mg 0.51mg Swordfish
Phosphorus 304mg 143mg Swordfish
Sodium 97mg 53mg Grouper fish
Vitamin A 129IU 165IU Grouper fish
Vitamin A 43µg 50µg Grouper fish
Vitamin E 2.41mg Swordfish
Vitamin D 16.6µg Swordfish
Manganese 0.013mg 0.012mg Swordfish
Selenium 68.5µg 46.8µg Swordfish
Vitamin B1 0.089mg 0.081mg Swordfish
Vitamin B2 0.063mg 0.006mg Swordfish
Vitamin B3 9.254mg 0.381mg Swordfish
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.87mg Grouper fish
Vitamin B6 0.615mg 0.35mg Swordfish
Vitamin B12 1.62µg 0.69µg Swordfish
Vitamin K 0.1µg Swordfish
Folate 2µg 10µg Grouper fish
Trans Fat 0.056g Grouper fish
Choline 77.5mg Swordfish
Saturated Fat 1.911g 0.299g Grouper fish
Monounsaturated Fat 3.544g 0.268g Swordfish
Polyunsaturated fat 1.368g 0.403g Swordfish
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.278mg Grouper fish
Threonine 1.035mg 1.089mg Grouper fish
Isoleucine 1.088mg 1.145mg Grouper fish
Leucine 1.919mg 2.019mg Grouper fish
Lysine 2.168mg 2.282mg Grouper fish
Methionine 0.699mg 0.735mg Grouper fish
Phenylalanine 0.922mg 0.97mg Grouper fish
Valine 1.216mg 1.28mg Grouper fish
Histidine 0.695mg 0.731mg Grouper fish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.127g 0.035g Swordfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.772g 0.213g Swordfish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.168g 0.017g 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
Swordfish Grouper fish
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
91%
Swordfish
20%
Grouper fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Swordfish
47%
Grouper fish

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Swordfish
Swordfish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Swordfish
Swordfish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Grouper fish
Grouper fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Grouper fish
Grouper fish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grouper fish
Grouper fish contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Grouper fish
Grouper fish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.612g)
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. Swordfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173704/nutrients
  2. Grouper fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171963/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.