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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 of 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.
Contains more Iron +87.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.2%
Contains more Zinc +77.3%
Contains more Selenium +39.8%
Contains more Calcium +566.7%
Contains less Sodium -41.2%
Contains more Manganese +30.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 37
Equal in Potassium - 522
Equal in Copper - 0.046
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 17% 25% 131% 45% 13% 22% 16% 2% 374%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 9% 27% 87% 47% 8% 12% 16% 3% 268%
Contains more Iron +87.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.2%
Contains more Zinc +77.3%
Contains more Selenium +39.8%
Contains more Calcium +566.7%
Contains less Sodium -41.2%
Contains more Manganese +30.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 37
Equal in Potassium - 522
Equal in Copper - 0.046

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +67.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1475%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2574.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +108.6%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +116%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 49% 498% 0% 23% 15% 174% 26% 142% 2% 203% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 0% 0% 6% 14% 1% 7% 53% 107% 5% 438% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +67.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1475%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2574.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +108.6%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +116%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +361%
Contains more Protein +12.2%
Contains more Other +352.8%
Equal in Water - 70.35
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 Fats +361%
Contains more Protein +12.2%
Contains more Other +352.8%
Equal in Water - 70.35

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1000.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +132.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.9%
28% 52% 20%
Saturated Fat: 1.911 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.368 g
29% 25% 46%
Saturated Fat: 0.365 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.588 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1000.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +132.7%
Contains less Saturated 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 Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Protein 23.45g 26.3g Snapper
Fats 7.93g 1.72g Swordfish
Calories 172kcal 128kcal Swordfish
Calcium 6mg 40mg Snapper
Iron 0.45mg 0.24mg Swordfish
Magnesium 35mg 37mg Snapper
Phosphorus 304mg 201mg Swordfish
Potassium 499mg 522mg Snapper
Sodium 97mg 57mg Snapper
Zinc 0.78mg 0.44mg Swordfish
Copper 0.046mg 0.046mg
Manganese 0.013mg 0.017mg Snapper
Selenium 68.5µg 49µg Swordfish
Vitamin A 129IU 115IU Swordfish
Vitamin A RAE 43µg 35µg Swordfish
Vitamin E 2.41mg Swordfish
Vitamin D 666IU Swordfish
Vitamin D 16.6µg Swordfish
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg Snapper
Vitamin B1 0.089mg 0.053mg Swordfish
Vitamin B2 0.063mg 0.004mg Swordfish
Vitamin B3 9.254mg 0.346mg Swordfish
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.87mg Snapper
Vitamin B6 0.615mg 0.46mg Swordfish
Folate 2µg 6µg Snapper
Vitamin B12 1.62µg 3.5µg Snapper
Vitamin K 0.1µg Swordfish
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.294mg Snapper
Threonine 1.035mg 1.153mg Snapper
Isoleucine 1.088mg 1.212mg Snapper
Leucine 1.919mg 2.137mg Snapper
Lysine 2.168mg 2.415mg Snapper
Methionine 0.699mg 0.778mg Snapper
Phenylalanine 0.922mg 1.027mg Snapper
Valine 1.216mg 1.355mg Snapper
Histidine 0.695mg 0.774mg Snapper
Cholesterol 78mg 47mg Snapper
Trans Fat 0.056g Snapper
Saturated Fat 1.911g 0.365g Snapper
Omega-3 - DHA 0.772g 0.273g Swordfish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.127g 0.048g Swordfish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.168g 0.022g Swordfish
Monounsaturated Fat 3.544g 0.322g Swordfish
Polyunsaturated fat 1.368g 0.588g Swordfish
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.022g Swordfish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Swordfish Snapper
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
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
95%
Swordfish
53%
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 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 Cholesterol?
Snapper
Snapper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
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.