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Swordfish vs. Roe — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are swordfish and roe different?

  • Swordfish is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and selenium, while roe is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, phosphorus, folate, vitamin C, and vitamin B1.
  • Roe covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 413% more than swordfish.
  • Swordfish contains 4 times more vitamin B3 than roe. Swordfish contains 9.254mg of vitamin B3, while roe contains 2.192mg.
  • Swordfish is lower in cholesterol.
  • Roe has a higher glycemic index (27) than swordfish (0).

Fish, swordfish, cooked, dry heat and Fish, roe, mixed species, cooked, dry heat 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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 8.4% 25% 29% 43% 35% 221% 15% 1.7% 282%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +34.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +76.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -17.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +32.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +366.7%
Contains more IronIron +71.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +178.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +64.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +69.4%
~equal in Manganese ~0.013mg

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%
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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 55% 30% 0% 0% 69% 219% 41% 69% 43% 1443% 0% 69% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +322.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +232.4%
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 +211.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1406.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +176.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +612.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +4500%

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
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29% 8% 2% 59% 3%
Protein: 28.62 g
Fats: 8.23 g
Carbs: 1.92 g
Water: 58.63 g
Other: 2.6 g
Contains more WaterWater +16.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +22%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +622.2%
~equal in Fats ~8.23g

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
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25% 29% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.866 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.404 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +66.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +148.8%
~equal in Saturated fat ~1.866g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Swordfish Roe
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price 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 Roe DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.62µg 11.54µg 413%
Cholesterol 78mg 479mg 134%
Vitamin D 16.6µg 83%
Vitamin D 666IU 83%
Vitamin B2 0.063mg 0.949mg 68%
Vitamin B3 9.254mg 2.192mg 44%
Vitamin B6 0.615mg 0.185mg 33%
Selenium 68.5µg 51.7µg 31%
Phosphorus 304mg 515mg 30%
Folate 2µg 92µg 23%
Vitamin C 0mg 16.4mg 18%
Vitamin B1 0.089mg 0.277mg 16%
Vitamin E 2.41mg 16%
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 1.154mg 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.368g 3.404g 14%
Choline 77.5mg 14%
Protein 23.45g 28.62g 10%
Copper 0.046mg 0.128mg 9%
Potassium 499mg 283mg 6%
Vitamin A 43µg 91µg 5%
Zinc 0.78mg 1.28mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 3.544g 2.129g 4%
Iron 0.45mg 0.77mg 4%
Calories 172kcal 204kcal 2%
Calcium 6mg 28mg 2%
Magnesium 35mg 26mg 2%
Sodium 97mg 117mg 1%
Carbs 0g 1.92g 1%
Fats 7.93g 8.23g 0%
Net carbs 0g 1.92g N/A
Manganese 0.013mg 0.013mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.056g N/A
Saturated fat 1.911g 1.866g 0%
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.375mg 0%
Threonine 1.035mg 1.305mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.088mg 1.465mg 0%
Leucine 1.919mg 2.509mg 0%
Lysine 2.168mg 2.179mg 0%
Methionine 0.699mg 0.71mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.922mg 1.401mg 0%
Valine 1.216mg 1.676mg 0%
Histidine 0.695mg 0.778mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.127g 1.26g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.772g 1.747g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.168g 0.105g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.022g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Swordfish Roe
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
157%
Roe
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Swordfish
68%
Roe

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 401mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Swordfish
Swordfish contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Swordfish
Swordfish is cheaper (difference - $100)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roe
Roe is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Roe
Roe is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.045g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roe
Roe 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. Roe - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174239/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.