Swordfish vs. Octopus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Swordfish and Octopus
- Swordfish is higher in Vitamin D, and Vitamin B3, however, Octopus is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Copper, Selenium, Zinc, Calcium, and Vitamin B5.
- Octopus's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 1433% higher.
- Swordfish has less Sodium.
The food types used in this comparison are Fish, swordfish, cooked, dry heat and Mollusks, octopus, common, cooked, moist 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 less SodiumSodium | -78.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +71.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1666.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +26.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2020% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1506.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +330.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +261.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +30.8% |
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 | +100.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +56.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +144.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +132.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +20.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +115.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +2122.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1100% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +281.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +27.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +788.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +993.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +186.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -76.3% |
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 172kcal | 164kcal |
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| Protein | 23.45g | 29.82g |
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| Fats | 7.93g | 2.08g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 8mg |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 4.4g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 4.4g |
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| Cholesterol | 78mg | 96mg |
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| Vitamin D | 666IU | 0IU |
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| Magnesium | 35mg | 60mg |
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| Calcium | 6mg | 106mg |
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| Potassium | 499mg | 630mg |
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| Iron | 0.45mg | 9.54mg |
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| Copper | 0.046mg | 0.739mg |
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| Zinc | 0.78mg | 3.36mg |
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| Phosphorus | 304mg | 279mg |
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| Sodium | 97mg | 460mg |
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| Vitamin A | 129IU | 300IU |
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| Vitamin A | 43µg | 90µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.41mg | 1.2mg |
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| Vitamin D | 16.6µg | 0µg |
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| Manganese | 0.013mg | 0.047mg |
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| Selenium | 68.5µg | 89.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.089mg | 0.057mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.063mg | 0.076mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 9.254mg | 3.78mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.417mg | 0.9mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.615mg | 0.648mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.62µg | 36µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | |
| Folate | 2µg | 24µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.056g |
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| Choline | 77.5mg | 81mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.911g | 0.453g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.544g | 0.324g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.368g | 0.477g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.265mg | 0.334mg |
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| Threonine | 1.035mg | 1.283mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.088mg | 1.298mg |
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| Leucine | 1.919mg | 2.099mg |
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| Lysine | 2.168mg | 2.228mg |
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| Methionine | 0.699mg | 0.673mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.922mg | 1.069mg |
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| Valine | 1.216mg | 1.303mg |
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| Histidine | 0.695mg | 0.573mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.127g | 0.152g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.772g | 0.162g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.168g | 0.012g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.022g |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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150%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Swordfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Swordfish contains less Sodium (difference - 363mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Octopus is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.458g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Octopus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Octopus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Octopus is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)