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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.
  • Swordfish has a lower glycemic index than mussels.

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% 14% 48% 249% 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% 30% 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 +111.6%
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 DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.62µg 24µg 933%
Manganese 0.013mg 6.8mg 295%
Vitamin D 666IU 83%
Vitamin D 16.6µg 83%
Iron 0.45mg 6.72mg 78%
Vitamin B6 0.615mg 0.1mg 40%
Vitamin B3 9.254mg 3mg 39%
Selenium 68.5µg 89.6µg 38%
Vitamin B2 0.063mg 0.42mg 27%
Folate 2µg 76µg 19%
Vitamin B1 0.089mg 0.3mg 18%
Zinc 0.78mg 2.67mg 17%
Vitamin E 2.41mg 16%
Vitamin C 0mg 13.6mg 15%
Choline 77.5mg 14%
Sodium 97mg 369mg 12%
Copper 0.046mg 0.149mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.95mg 11%
Potassium 499mg 268mg 7%
Cholesterol 78mg 56mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 3.544g 1.014g 6%
Vitamin A 43µg 91µg 5%
Fats 7.93g 4.48g 5%
Saturated fat 1.911g 0.85g 5%
Calcium 6mg 33mg 3%
Phosphorus 304mg 285mg 3%
Carbs 0g 7.39g 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.368g 1.212g 1%
Protein 23.45g 23.8g 1%
Calories 172kcal 172kcal 0%
Net carbs 0g 7.39g N/A
Magnesium 35mg 37mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.056g N/A
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.267mg 0%
Threonine 1.035mg 1.025mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.088mg 1.036mg 0%
Leucine 1.919mg 1.676mg 0%
Lysine 2.168mg 1.779mg 0%
Methionine 0.699mg 0.537mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.922mg 0.853mg 0%
Valine 1.216mg 1.04mg 0%
Histidine 0.695mg 0.457mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.127g 0.276g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.772g 0.506g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.168g 0.044g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.022g N/A

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
72%
Swordfish
265%
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.