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Swordfish vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Swordfish and Mussels?

  • Swordfish is richer in Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3, yet Mussels is richer in Vitamin B12, Manganese, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Folate, Vitamin B1, and Zinc.
  • Mussels's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 933% higher.
  • Swordfish has 6 times more Vitamin B6 than Mussels. Swordfish has 0.615mg of Vitamin B6, while Mussels has 0.1mg.

We used Fish, swordfish, cooked, dry heat and Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat types in this comparison.

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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% 9.9% 24% 252% 50% 73% 122% 48% 887% 489%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +86.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -73.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +450%
Contains more IronIron +1393.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +223.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +242.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +52207.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +30.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~37mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~285mg

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 45% 18% 0% 0% 75% 97% 56% 57% 23% 3000% 0% 57% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +208.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +515%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +135.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +237.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +127.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1381.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +3700%

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
24% 4% 7% 61% 3%
Protein: 23.8 g
Fats: 4.48 g
Carbs: 7.39 g
Water: 61.15 g
Other: 3.18 g
Contains more FatsFats +77%
Contains more WaterWater +11.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +783.3%
~equal in Protein ~23.8g

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
28% 33% 39%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.212 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +249.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +12.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -55.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swordfish Mussels Opinion
Calories 172kcal 172kcal
Protein 23.45g 23.8g Mussels
Fats 7.93g 4.48g Swordfish
Vitamin C 0mg 13.6mg Mussels
Net carbs 0g 7.39g Mussels
Carbs 0g 7.39g Mussels
Cholesterol 78mg 56mg Mussels
Vitamin D 666IU Swordfish
Magnesium 35mg 37mg Mussels
Calcium 6mg 33mg Mussels
Potassium 499mg 268mg Swordfish
Iron 0.45mg 6.72mg Mussels
Copper 0.046mg 0.149mg Mussels
Zinc 0.78mg 2.67mg Mussels
Phosphorus 304mg 285mg Swordfish
Sodium 97mg 369mg Swordfish
Vitamin A 129IU 304IU Mussels
Vitamin A 43µg 91µg Mussels
Vitamin E 2.41mg Swordfish
Vitamin D 16.6µg Swordfish
Manganese 0.013mg 6.8mg Mussels
Selenium 68.5µg 89.6µg Mussels
Vitamin B1 0.089mg 0.3mg Mussels
Vitamin B2 0.063mg 0.42mg Mussels
Vitamin B3 9.254mg 3mg Swordfish
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.95mg Mussels
Vitamin B6 0.615mg 0.1mg Swordfish
Vitamin B12 1.62µg 24µg Mussels
Vitamin K 0.1µg Swordfish
Folate 2µg 76µg Mussels
Trans Fat 0.056g Mussels
Choline 77.5mg Swordfish
Saturated Fat 1.911g 0.85g Mussels
Monounsaturated Fat 3.544g 1.014g Swordfish
Polyunsaturated fat 1.368g 1.212g Swordfish
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.267mg Mussels
Threonine 1.035mg 1.025mg Swordfish
Isoleucine 1.088mg 1.036mg Swordfish
Leucine 1.919mg 1.676mg Swordfish
Lysine 2.168mg 1.779mg Swordfish
Methionine 0.699mg 0.537mg Swordfish
Phenylalanine 0.922mg 0.853mg Swordfish
Valine 1.216mg 1.04mg Swordfish
Histidine 0.695mg 0.457mg Swordfish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.127g 0.276g Mussels
Omega-3 - DHA 0.772g 0.506g Swordfish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.168g 0.044g 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 Mussels
Low Calories diet Equal
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
264%
Mussels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Swordfish
198%
Mussels

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Swordfish
Swordfish contains less Sodium (difference - 272mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Swordfish
Swordfish is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.061g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
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. Mussels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174217/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.