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Swordfish vs. Snapper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between swordfish and snapper

  • Swordfish has more vitamin B3, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and monounsaturated fat, while snapper has more vitamin B12 and vitamin B5.
  • Snapper covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 78% more than swordfish.
  • Swordfish contains 27 times more vitamin B3 than snapper. While swordfish contains 9.254mg of vitamin B3, snapper contains only 0.346mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in snapper is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, swordfish, cooked, dry heat and Fish, snapper, mixed species, 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 12% 46% 9% 15% 12% 86% 7.4% 2.2% 267%
Contains more IronIron +87.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +77.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +51.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +39.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +566.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -41.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +30.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~37mg
~equal in Potassium ~522mg
~equal in Copper ~0.046mg

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 5.3% 12% 0% 0% 13% 0.92% 6.5% 52% 106% 438% 0% 4.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +22.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +67.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1475%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2574.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +33.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +108.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +116%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%

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
26% 2% 70%
Protein: 26.3 g
Fats: 1.72 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.35 g
Other: 1.63 g
Contains more FatsFats +361%
Contains more ProteinProtein +12.2%
Contains more OtherOther +352.8%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~70.35g

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
29% 25% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.365 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.588 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1000.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +132.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -80.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Swordfish Snapper
Rich in vitamins ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swordfish Snapper DV% diff.
Vitamin D 16.6µg 83%
Vitamin D 666IU 83%
Vitamin B12 1.62µg 3.5µg 78%
Vitamin B3 9.254mg 0.346mg 56%
Selenium 68.5µg 49µg 35%
Vitamin E 2.41mg 16%
Phosphorus 304mg 201mg 15%
Choline 77.5mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.615mg 0.46mg 12%
Fats 7.93g 1.72g 10%
Cholesterol 78mg 47mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.87mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 3.544g 0.322g 8%
Saturated fat 1.911g 0.365g 7%
Protein 23.45g 26.3g 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.368g 0.588g 5%
Vitamin B2 0.063mg 0.004mg 5%
Zinc 0.78mg 0.44mg 3%
Iron 0.45mg 0.24mg 3%
Calcium 6mg 40mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.089mg 0.053mg 3%
Calories 172kcal 128kcal 2%
Sodium 97mg 57mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg 2%
Vitamin A 43µg 35µg 1%
Folate 2µg 6µg 1%
Potassium 499mg 522mg 1%
Magnesium 35mg 37mg 0%
Copper 0.046mg 0.046mg 0%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.017mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.056g N/A
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.294mg 0%
Threonine 1.035mg 1.153mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.088mg 1.212mg 0%
Leucine 1.919mg 2.137mg 0%
Lysine 2.168mg 2.415mg 0%
Methionine 0.699mg 0.778mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.922mg 1.027mg 0%
Valine 1.216mg 1.355mg 0%
Histidine 0.695mg 0.774mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.127g 0.048g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.772g 0.273g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.168g 0.022g 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 Snapper
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
49%
Snapper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Swordfish
48%
Snapper

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Swordfish
Swordfish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Snapper
Snapper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Snapper
Snapper is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Snapper
Snapper contains less Sodium (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Snapper
Snapper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.546g)
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.

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. Snapper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173699/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.