Swordfish vs. Halibut raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are swordfish and halibut raw different?
- Swordfish is higher in selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin E, and potassium; however, halibut raw is richer in vitamin D.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin D for halibut raw is 72% higher.
- Swordfish contains 6 times more vitamin B3 than halibut raw. While swordfish contains 9.254mg of vitamin B3, halibut raw contains only 1.5mg.
- Halibut raw has less cholesterol.
Fish, swordfish, cooked, dry heat and Fish, halibut, Greenland, raw 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +34.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +86.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +53.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +95% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +85.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +87.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +46.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -17.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +207.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +230.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +48.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +516.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +66.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +46.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +62% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +25.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +65.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +27% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.45 g
Fats:
7.93 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
68.26 g
Other:
0.36 g
Protein:
14.37 g
Fats:
13.84 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
70.27 g
Other:
1.52 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +63.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +74.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +322.2% |
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Carbs
~0g
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Water
~70.27g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.911 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.368 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.419 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.378 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.367 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -21% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +136.4% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~1.367g
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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 68.5µg | 36.5µg | 58% |
| Vitamin D | 666IU | 1097IU | 54% |
| Vitamin D | 16.6µg | 27.4µg | 54% |
| Vitamin B3 | 9.254mg | 1.5mg | 48% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.62µg | 1µg | 26% |
| Phosphorus | 304mg | 164mg | 20% |
| Protein | 23.45g | 14.37g | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.615mg | 0.42mg | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.544g | 8.378g | 12% |
| Vitamin E | 2.41mg | 0.73mg | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 46mg | 11% |
| Fats | 7.93g | 13.84g | 9% |
| Potassium | 499mg | 268mg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.45mg | 0.66mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.78mg | 0.4mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 43µg | 14µg | 3% |
| Choline | 77.5mg | 61.8mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.417mg | 0.25mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.046mg | 0.03mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 1.911g | 2.419g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 35mg | 26mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.089mg | 0.06mg | 2% |
| Calories | 172kcal | 186kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.063mg | 0.08mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 97mg | 80mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 3mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.013mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Folate | 2µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.056g | N/A | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.368g | 1.367g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.265mg | 0.161mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.035mg | 0.63mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.088mg | 0.662mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.919mg | 1.168mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.168mg | 1.32mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.699mg | 0.425mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.922mg | 0.561mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.216mg | 0.74mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.695mg | 0.423mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.127g | 0.526g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.772g | 0.393g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.168g | 0.089g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.022g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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%
59%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
37%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Swordfish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.508g)
Which food is cheaper?
Swordfish is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Swordfish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Swordfish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halibut raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Halibut raw contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)