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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.
Contains more Phosphorus +112.6%
Contains more Zinc +52.9%
Contains more Selenium +46.4%
Contains more Calcium +250%
Contains more Iron +153.3%
Contains less Sodium -45.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 37
Equal in Potassium - 475
Equal in Copper - 0.045
Equal in Manganese - 0.012
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 7% 43% 27% 62% 42% 7% 14% 15% 2% 256%
Contains more Phosphorus +112.6%
Contains more Zinc +52.9%
Contains more Selenium +46.4%
Contains more Calcium +250%
Contains more Iron +153.3%
Contains less Sodium -45.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 37
Equal in Potassium - 475
Equal in Copper - 0.045
Equal in Manganese - 0.012

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 B2 +950%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2328.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +75.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +134.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +108.6%
Contains more Folate +400%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.081
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 10% 0% 0% 0% 21% 2% 8% 53% 81% 8% 87% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +950%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2328.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +75.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +134.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +108.6%
Contains more Folate +400%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.081

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +510%
Contains more Other +38.9%
Equal in Protein - 24.84
Equal in Water - 73.36
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 Fats +510%
Contains more Other +38.9%
Equal in Protein - 24.84
Equal in Water - 73.36

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1222.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +239.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.4%
28% 52% 20%
Saturated Fat: 1.911 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.368 g
31% 28% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.299 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.268 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.403 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1222.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +239.5%
Contains less Saturated 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 Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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
Protein 23.45g 24.84g Grouper fish
Fats 7.93g 1.3g Swordfish
Calories 172kcal 118kcal Swordfish
Calcium 6mg 21mg Grouper fish
Iron 0.45mg 1.14mg Grouper fish
Magnesium 35mg 37mg Grouper fish
Phosphorus 304mg 143mg Swordfish
Potassium 499mg 475mg Swordfish
Sodium 97mg 53mg Grouper fish
Zinc 0.78mg 0.51mg Swordfish
Copper 0.046mg 0.045mg Swordfish
Manganese 0.013mg 0.012mg Swordfish
Selenium 68.5µg 46.8µg Swordfish
Vitamin A 129IU 165IU Grouper fish
Vitamin A RAE 43µg 50µg Grouper fish
Vitamin E 2.41mg Swordfish
Vitamin D 666IU Swordfish
Vitamin D 16.6µg 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
Folate 2µg 10µg Grouper fish
Vitamin B12 1.62µg 0.69µg Swordfish
Vitamin K 0.1µg 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
Cholesterol 78mg 47mg Grouper fish
Trans Fat 0.056g Grouper fish
Saturated Fat 1.911g 0.299g Grouper fish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.772g 0.213g Swordfish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.127g 0.035g Swordfish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.168g 0.017g Swordfish
Monounsaturated Fat 3.544g 0.268g Swordfish
Polyunsaturated fat 1.368g 0.403g 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 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
22%
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 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 Cholesterol?
Grouper fish
Grouper fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
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.