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Swordfish vs. Scup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between swordfish and scup

  • Swordfish has more selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and phosphorus; however, scup has more vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for swordfish is 39% higher.
  • Scup has 2 times less vitamin B3 than swordfish. Swordfish has 9.254mg of vitamin B3, while scup has 4.994mg.

Food types used in this article are Fish, swordfish, cooked, dry heat and Fish, scup, cooked, dry 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.
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 21% 15% 32% 26% 22% 17% 102% 7% 5.9% 255%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +35.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +25.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +28.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +46.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +750%
Contains more IronIron +51.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +41.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +246.2%

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 0% 10% 0% 0% 32% 28% 94% 52% 80% 203% 0% 13% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +38.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +85.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +77.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +42.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +93.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +107.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +750%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~1.62µg

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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24% 4% 68% 4%
Protein: 24.21 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.42 g
Other: 3.87 g
Contains more FatsFats +126.6%
Contains more OtherOther +975%
~equal in Protein ~24.21g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~68.42g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swordfish Scup DV% diff.
Vitamin D 666IU 83%
Vitamin D 16.6µg 83%
Selenium 68.5µg 46.8µg 39%
Vitamin B3 9.254mg 4.994mg 27%
Vitamin B6 0.615mg 0.346mg 21%
Vitamin E 2.41mg 16%
Choline 77.5mg 14%
Phosphorus 304mg 237mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.368g 9%
Monounsaturated fat 3.544g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.865mg 9%
Saturated fat 1.911g 9%
Fats 7.93g 3.5g 7%
Calcium 6mg 51mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.063mg 0.122mg 5%
Potassium 499mg 368mg 4%
Folate 2µg 17µg 4%
Cholesterol 78mg 67mg 4%
Iron 0.45mg 0.68mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.089mg 0.127mg 3%
Protein 23.45g 24.21g 2%
Calories 172kcal 135kcal 2%
Sodium 97mg 54mg 2%
Copper 0.046mg 0.065mg 2%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.045mg 1%
Vitamin A 43µg 31µg 1%
Zinc 0.78mg 0.62mg 1%
Magnesium 35mg 29mg 1%
Vitamin B12 1.62µg 1.62µg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.056g N/A
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.271mg 0%
Threonine 1.035mg 1.061mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.088mg 1.115mg 0%
Leucine 1.919mg 1.967mg 0%
Lysine 2.168mg 2.223mg 0%
Methionine 0.699mg 0.716mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.922mg 0.945mg 0%
Valine 1.216mg 1.247mg 0%
Histidine 0.695mg 0.713mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.127g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.772g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.168g 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 Scup
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
39%
Scup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Swordfish
50%
Scup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scup
Scup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Scup
Scup is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Scup
Scup contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Scup
Scup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.911g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.
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. Scup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174241/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.