Swordfish vs. Herring — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Swordfish and Herring
- Swordfish is higher in Vitamin D, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin E, however, Herring is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Iron, Copper, and Calcium.
- Herring's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 480% higher.
- Swordfish has 3 times more Vitamin D than Herring. While Swordfish has 666IU of Vitamin D, Herring has only 214IU.
The food types used in this comparison are Fish, swordfish, cooked, dry heat and Fish, herring, Atlantic, 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 PotassiumPotassium | +19.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -15.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +46.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +17.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1133.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +213.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +156.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +62.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +207.7% |
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 EVitamin E | +75.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +207.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +124.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +76.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +25.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +374.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +77.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +711.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +500% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +46.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +238.9% |
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Protein
~23.03g
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Carbs
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Water
~64.16g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -26.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +35.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +99.9% |
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 172kcal | 203kcal |
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| Protein | 23.45g | 23.03g |
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| Fats | 7.93g | 11.59g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.7mg |
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| Cholesterol | 78mg | 77mg |
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| Vitamin D | 666IU | 214IU |
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| Magnesium | 35mg | 41mg |
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| Calcium | 6mg | 74mg |
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| Potassium | 499mg | 419mg |
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| Iron | 0.45mg | 1.41mg |
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| Copper | 0.046mg | 0.118mg |
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| Zinc | 0.78mg | 1.27mg |
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| Phosphorus | 304mg | 303mg |
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| Sodium | 97mg | 115mg |
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| Vitamin A | 129IU | 120IU |
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| Vitamin A | 43µg | 36µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.41mg | 1.37mg |
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| Vitamin D | 16.6µg | 5.4µg |
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| Manganese | 0.013mg | 0.04mg |
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| Selenium | 68.5µg | 46.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.089mg | 0.112mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.063mg | 0.299mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 9.254mg | 4.124mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.417mg | 0.74mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.615mg | 0.348mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.62µg | 13.14µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | |
| Folate | 2µg | 12µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.056g |
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| Choline | 77.5mg | 83.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.911g | 2.615g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.544g | 4.79g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.368g | 2.735g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.265mg | 0.258mg |
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| Threonine | 1.035mg | 1.01mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.088mg | 1.061mg |
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| Leucine | 1.919mg | 1.872mg |
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| Lysine | 2.168mg | 2.115mg |
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| Methionine | 0.699mg | 0.682mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.922mg | 0.899mg |
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| Valine | 1.216mg | 1.187mg |
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| Histidine | 0.695mg | 0.678mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.127g | 0.909g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.772g | 1.105g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.168g | 0.071g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.022g |
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| 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%
169%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
62%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Swordfish contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Swordfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.704g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Herring is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Herring is relatively richer in minerals
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)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.