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Swordfish vs. Seaweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between swordfish and seaweed?

  • Swordfish is richer in selenium, vitamin D, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and phosphorus, yet seaweed is richer in vitamin K, folate, and iron.
  • Swordfish's daily need coverage for selenium is 123% higher.
  • Seaweed contains less cholesterol.

We used Fish, swordfish, cooked, dry heat and Seaweed, kelp, raw types in this comparison.

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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 86% 50% 7.9% 107% 43% 34% 18% 30% 26% 3.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +460.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +623.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -58.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +9685.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +245.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2700%
Contains more IronIron +533.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +182.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +57.7%
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%
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 10% 2% 17% 0% 13% 35% 8.8% 39% 0.46% 0% 165% 135% 7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +616.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +177%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +78%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1868.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +30650%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +505.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +138.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +54%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +65900%
Contains more FolateFolate +8900%

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
2% 10% 82% 7%
Protein: 1.68 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 9.57 g
Water: 81.58 g
Other: 6.61 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1295.8%
Contains more FatsFats +1316.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +19.5%
Contains more OtherOther +1736.1%

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
63% 25% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.247 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.047 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3516.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2810.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swordfish Seaweed DV% diff.
Selenium 68.5µg 0.7µg 123%
Vitamin D 16.6µg 0µg 83%
Vitamin D 666IU 0IU 83%
Vitamin B12 1.62µg 0µg 68%
Vitamin B3 9.254mg 0.47mg 55%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 66µg 55%
Vitamin B6 0.615mg 0.002mg 47%
Folate 2µg 180µg 45%
Protein 23.45g 1.68g 44%
Phosphorus 304mg 42mg 37%
Iron 0.45mg 2.85mg 30%
Cholesterol 78mg 0mg 26%
Magnesium 35mg 121mg 20%
Calcium 6mg 168mg 16%
Choline 77.5mg 12.8mg 12%
Potassium 499mg 89mg 12%
Fats 7.93g 0.56g 11%
Vitamin E 2.41mg 0.87mg 10%
Copper 0.046mg 0.13mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 3.544g 0.098g 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.368g 0.047g 9%
Saturated fat 1.911g 0.247g 8%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.2mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.063mg 0.15mg 7%
Calories 172kcal 43kcal 6%
Sodium 97mg 233mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.642mg 5%
Fiber 0g 1.3g 5%
Vitamin A 43µg 6µg 4%
Zinc 0.78mg 1.23mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.089mg 0.05mg 3%
Carbs 0g 9.57g 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 3mg 3%
Net carbs 0g 8.27g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.6g N/A
Trans fat 0.056g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.048mg 0%
Threonine 1.035mg 0.055mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.088mg 0.076mg 0%
Leucine 1.919mg 0.083mg 0%
Lysine 2.168mg 0.082mg 0%
Methionine 0.699mg 0.025mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.922mg 0.043mg 0%
Valine 1.216mg 0.072mg 0%
Histidine 0.695mg 0.024mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.127g 0.004g 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 Seaweed
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
33%
Seaweed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Swordfish
41%
Seaweed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Swordfish
Swordfish contains less Sodium (difference - 136mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.664g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Seaweed
Seaweed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Seaweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168457/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.