Swordfish vs. Shark — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Swordfish and Shark?
- Swordfish is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Potassium, yet Shark is higher in Iron.
- Swordfish's daily need coverage for Selenium is 63% more.
- Swordfish has 3 times more Vitamin B3 than Shark. While Swordfish has 9.254mg of Vitamin B3, Shark has only 2.783mg.
- The amount of Cholesterol in Shark is lower.
We used Fish, swordfish, cooked, dry heat and Fish, shark, mixed species, cooked, batter-dipped and fried types 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +221.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +62.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +56.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -20.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +101.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +22.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +733.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +146.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +284.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +23.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +232.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +105% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +33.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +39.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +54% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +48.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +650% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +25.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +74.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +200% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -40.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +67.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +170.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 172kcal | 228kcal |
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| Protein | 23.45g | 18.62g |
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| Fats | 7.93g | 13.82g |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 6.39g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 6.39g |
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| Cholesterol | 78mg | 59mg |
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| Vitamin D | 666IU |
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| Magnesium | 35mg | 43mg |
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| Calcium | 6mg | 50mg |
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| Potassium | 499mg | 155mg |
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| Iron | 0.45mg | 1.11mg |
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| Copper | 0.046mg | 0.042mg |
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| Zinc | 0.78mg | 0.48mg |
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| Phosphorus | 304mg | 194mg |
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| Sodium | 97mg | 122mg |
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| Vitamin A | 129IU | 180IU |
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| Vitamin A | 43µg | 54µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.41mg |
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| Vitamin D | 16.6µg |
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| Manganese | 0.013mg | 0.05mg |
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| Selenium | 68.5µg | 34µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.089mg | 0.072mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.063mg | 0.097mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 9.254mg | 2.783mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.417mg | 0.62mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.615mg | 0.3mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.62µg | 1.21µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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| Folate | 2µg | 15µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.056g |
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| Choline | 77.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.911g | 3.205g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.544g | 5.935g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.368g | 3.701g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.265mg | 0.212mg |
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| Threonine | 1.035mg | 0.843mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.088mg | 0.867mg |
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| Leucine | 1.919mg | 1.515mg |
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| Lysine | 2.168mg | 1.634mg |
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| Methionine | 0.699mg | 0.541mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.922mg | 0.75mg |
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| Valine | 1.216mg | 0.965mg |
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| Histidine | 0.695mg | 0.538mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.127g | 0.258g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.772g | 0.431g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.168g | 0.089g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.022g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
91%
29%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
42%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Swordfish contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Swordfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.294g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Swordfish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
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.