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Swordfish vs. Parsley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are swordfish and parsley different?

  • Swordfish is richer in selenium, vitamin D, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6, while parsley is higher in vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, iron, and folate.
  • Parsley covers your daily need for vitamin K, 1367% more than swordfish.
  • Parsley has a higher glycemic index (32) than swordfish (0).

Fish, swordfish, cooked, dry heat and Parsley, fresh types were 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.
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 36% 41% 49% 233% 50% 29% 25% 7.3% 21% 0.55%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +424.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +68400%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +42.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11%
Contains more IronIron +1277.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +223.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +37.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -42.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1130.8%

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.
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 443% 140% 15% 0% 22% 23% 25% 24% 21% 0% 4100% 114% 7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +221.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +604.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +583.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +505.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +879.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1639900%
Contains more FolateFolate +7500%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.086mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.4mg

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
3% 6% 88% 2%
Protein: 2.97 g
Fats: 0.79 g
Carbs: 6.33 g
Water: 87.71 g
Other: 2.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +689.6%
Contains more FatsFats +903.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +28.5%
Contains more OtherOther +511.1%

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
24% 54% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.132 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.124 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1101.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1003.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swordfish Parsley DV% diff.
Vitamin K 0.1µg 1640µg 1367%
Vitamin C 0mg 133mg 148%
Selenium 68.5µg 0.1µg 124%
Vitamin D 666IU 0IU 83%
Vitamin D 16.6µg 0µg 83%
Iron 0.45mg 6.2mg 72%
Vitamin B12 1.62µg 0µg 68%
Vitamin B3 9.254mg 1.313mg 50%
Vitamin A 43µg 421µg 42%
Protein 23.45g 2.97g 41%
Vitamin B6 0.615mg 0.09mg 40%
Folate 2µg 152µg 38%
Phosphorus 304mg 58mg 35%
Cholesterol 78mg 0mg 26%
Fiber 0g 3.3g 13%
Calcium 6mg 138mg 13%
Choline 77.5mg 12.8mg 12%
Copper 0.046mg 0.149mg 11%
Vitamin E 2.41mg 0.75mg 11%
Fats 7.93g 0.79g 11%
Saturated fat 1.911g 0.132g 8%
Monounsaturated fat 3.544g 0.295g 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.368g 0.124g 8%
Calories 172kcal 36kcal 7%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.16mg 6%
Magnesium 35mg 50mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.063mg 0.098mg 3%
Zinc 0.78mg 1.07mg 3%
Sodium 97mg 56mg 2%
Potassium 499mg 554mg 2%
Carbs 0g 6.33g 2%
Net carbs 0g 3.03g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.85g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.089mg 0.086mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.4mg 0%
Trans fat 0.056g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.045mg 0%
Threonine 1.035mg 0.122mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.088mg 0.118mg 0%
Leucine 1.919mg 0.204mg 0%
Lysine 2.168mg 0.181mg 0%
Methionine 0.699mg 0.042mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.922mg 0.145mg 0%
Valine 1.216mg 0.172mg 0%
Histidine 0.695mg 0.061mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.127g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.772g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.168g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.022g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Swordfish Parsley
Low Calories diet ok
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
379%
Parsley
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Swordfish
49%
Parsley

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Swordfish
Swordfish is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parsley
Parsley is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsley
Parsley contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parsley
Parsley is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.779g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parsley
Parsley 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. Parsley - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170416/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.