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Swordfish vs. Sucker fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Swordfish and Sucker fish different?

  • Swordfish is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6, while Sucker fish is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B12, Copper, Iron, Vitamin B5, and Calcium.
  • Swordfish covers your daily need of Selenium 95% more than Sucker fish.
  • Swordfish contains 6 times more Vitamin B3 than Sucker fish. Swordfish contains 9.254mg of Vitamin B3, while Sucker fish contains 1.462mg.
  • Sucker fish is lower in Cholesterol.

Fish, swordfish, cooked, dry heat and Fish, sucker, white, cooked, dry heat types were used 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.
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 27% 27% 43% 63% 83% 26% 115% 6.7% 100% 88%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +322.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1400%
Contains more IronIron +271.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +443.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +23.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -47.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5815.4%
~equal in Magnesium ~38mg
~equal in Potassium ~487mg

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% 7.7% 48% 498% 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 0% 12% 0% 0% 3% 20% 27% 52% 53% 289% 0% 13% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +641.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +533%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +166.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +51.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +34.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +107.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +42.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +750%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
21% 3% 74%
Protein: 21.49 g
Fats: 2.97 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.99 g
Other: 1.55 g
Contains more FatsFats +167%
Contains more OtherOther +330.6%
~equal in Protein ~21.49g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~73.99g

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
23% 36% 41%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.579 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.905 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.035 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +291.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +32.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -69.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Swordfish Sucker fish
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 Sucker fish Opinion
Calories 172kcal 119kcal Swordfish
Protein 23.45g 21.49g Swordfish
Fats 7.93g 2.97g Swordfish
Cholesterol 78mg 53mg Sucker fish
Vitamin D 666IU Swordfish
Magnesium 35mg 38mg Sucker fish
Calcium 6mg 90mg Sucker fish
Potassium 499mg 487mg Swordfish
Iron 0.45mg 1.67mg Sucker fish
Copper 0.046mg 0.25mg Sucker fish
Zinc 0.78mg 0.96mg Sucker fish
Phosphorus 304mg 269mg Swordfish
Sodium 97mg 51mg Sucker fish
Vitamin A 129IU 196IU Sucker fish
Vitamin A 43µg 59µg Sucker fish
Vitamin E 2.41mg Swordfish
Vitamin D 16.6µg Swordfish
Manganese 0.013mg 0.769mg Sucker fish
Selenium 68.5µg 16.2µg Swordfish
Vitamin B1 0.089mg 0.012mg Swordfish
Vitamin B2 0.063mg 0.085mg Sucker fish
Vitamin B3 9.254mg 1.462mg Swordfish
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.865mg Sucker fish
Vitamin B6 0.615mg 0.231mg Swordfish
Vitamin B12 1.62µg 2.31µg Sucker fish
Vitamin K 0.1µg Swordfish
Folate 2µg 17µg Sucker fish
Trans Fat 0.056g Sucker fish
Choline 77.5mg Swordfish
Saturated Fat 1.911g 0.579g Sucker fish
Monounsaturated Fat 3.544g 0.905g Swordfish
Polyunsaturated fat 1.368g 1.035g Swordfish
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.241mg Swordfish
Threonine 1.035mg 0.942mg Swordfish
Isoleucine 1.088mg 0.99mg Swordfish
Leucine 1.919mg 1.746mg Swordfish
Lysine 2.168mg 1.973mg Swordfish
Methionine 0.699mg 0.636mg Swordfish
Phenylalanine 0.922mg 0.839mg Swordfish
Valine 1.216mg 1.107mg Swordfish
Histidine 0.695mg 0.633mg Swordfish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.127g 0.244g Sucker fish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.772g 0.371g Swordfish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.168g 0.094g 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 Sucker fish
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
91%
Swordfish
36%
Sucker fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Swordfish
58%
Sucker fish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sucker fish
Sucker fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sucker fish
Sucker fish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sucker fish
Sucker fish contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sucker fish
Sucker fish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.332g)
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. Sucker fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172002/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.