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Swordfish vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between swordfish and potatoes

  • Swordfish has more selenium, vitamin D, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin E, and choline, while potatoes have more vitamin C.
  • Swordfish covers your daily need for selenium, 124% more than potatoes.
  • The amount of cholesterol in potatoes is lower.
  • Swordfish has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of swordfish is 0, while the glycemic index of potatoes is 86.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, swordfish, cooked, dry heat and Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw.

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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%
Potato
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 3.6% 38% 30% 37% 8.2% 24% 0.78% 26% 2.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +52.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +160%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +433.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +17025%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more IronIron +80%
Contains more CopperCopper +139.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1438.5%

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%
Potato
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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 66% 0% 0.2% 0% 20% 7.4% 20% 18% 69% 0% 5% 11% 6.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +24000%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +96.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +772.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +41.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +106.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +540.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1900%
Contains more FolateFolate +650%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.081mg

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
Potato
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2% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.05 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 17.49 g
Water: 79.25 g
Other: 1.12 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1043.9%
Contains more FatsFats +8711.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +16.1%
Contains more OtherOther +211.1%

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
Potato
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36% 3% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.025 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.042 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +177100%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3157.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swordfish Potato DV% diff.
Selenium 68.5µg 0.4µg 124%
Vitamin D 16.6µg 0µg 83%
Vitamin D 666IU 0IU 83%
Vitamin B12 1.62µg 0µg 68%
Vitamin B3 9.254mg 1.061mg 51%
Protein 23.45g 2.05g 43%
Phosphorus 304mg 57mg 35%
Cholesterol 78mg 0mg 26%
Vitamin B6 0.615mg 0.298mg 24%
Vitamin C 0mg 19.7mg 22%
Vitamin E 2.41mg 0.01mg 16%
Choline 77.5mg 12.1mg 12%
Fats 7.93g 0.09g 12%
Saturated fat 1.911g 0.025g 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.368g 0.042g 9%
Monounsaturated fat 3.544g 0.002g 9%
Fiber 0g 2.1g 8%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.2mg 8%
Copper 0.046mg 0.11mg 7%
Starch 15.29g 6%
Carbs 0g 17.49g 6%
Vitamin A 43µg 0µg 5%
Iron 0.45mg 0.81mg 5%
Calories 172kcal 77kcal 5%
Sodium 97mg 6mg 4%
Zinc 0.78mg 0.3mg 4%
Folate 2µg 15µg 3%
Magnesium 35mg 23mg 3%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 2µg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.063mg 0.032mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.295mg 2%
Potassium 499mg 425mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.089mg 0.081mg 1%
Calcium 6mg 12mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 15.39g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.82g N/A
Trans fat 0.056g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.021mg 0%
Threonine 1.035mg 0.067mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.088mg 0.066mg 0%
Leucine 1.919mg 0.098mg 0%
Lysine 2.168mg 0.107mg 0%
Methionine 0.699mg 0.032mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.922mg 0.081mg 0%
Valine 1.216mg 0.103mg 0%
Histidine 0.695mg 0.035mg 0%
Fructose 0.26g 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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is better in case of low diet
Swordfish Potato
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
17%
Potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Swordfish
19%
Potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.82g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is cheaper?
Swordfish
Swordfish is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Swordfish
Swordfish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato
Potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 91mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato
Potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.886g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170026/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.