Swordfish vs. Sunfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are swordfish and sunfish different?
- Swordfish is higher in selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and phosphorus; however, sunfish is richer in manganese, copper, vitamin B12, iron, zinc, and calcium.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for swordfish is 95% higher.
- Swordfish contains 6 times more vitamin B3 than sunfish. While swordfish contains 9.254mg of vitamin B3, sunfish contains only 1.462mg.
Fish, swordfish, cooked, dry heat and Fish, sunfish, pumpkin seed, cooked, dry heat are the varieties 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.
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +31.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +322.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1616.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +242.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +737% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +155.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +6800% |
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 AVitamin A | +152.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +533% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +345.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +781.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +41.7% |
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Protein
~24.87g
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Carbs
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Water
~73.72g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2262.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +334.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -90.7% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 68.5µg | 16.2µg | 95% |
| Vitamin D | 666IU | 83% | |
| Vitamin D | 16.6µg | 83% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 9.254mg | 1.462mg | 49% |
| Copper | 0.046mg | 0.385mg | 38% |
| Manganese | 0.013mg | 0.897mg | 38% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.615mg | 0.138mg | 37% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.62µg | 2.31µg | 29% |
| Vitamin E | 2.41mg | 16% | |
| Choline | 77.5mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 0.45mg | 1.54mg | 14% |
| Fats | 7.93g | 0.9g | 11% |
| Zinc | 0.78mg | 1.99mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 103mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 304mg | 231mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.417mg | 0.865mg | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.544g | 0.15g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 1.911g | 0.178g | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.368g | 0.315g | 7% |
| Folate | 2µg | 17µg | 4% |
| Protein | 23.45g | 24.87g | 3% |
| Calories | 172kcal | 114kcal | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 86mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 43µg | 17µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.063mg | 0.085mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 499mg | 449mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 35mg | 38mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 97mg | 103mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.089mg | 0.092mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.056g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.265mg | 0.279mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.035mg | 1.09mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.088mg | 1.146mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.919mg | 2.022mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.168mg | 2.284mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.699mg | 0.736mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.922mg | 0.971mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.216mg | 1.281mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.695mg | 0.732mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.127g | 0.047g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.772g | 0.092g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.168g | 0.042g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.022g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
66%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Swordfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Swordfish contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sunfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sunfish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.733g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunfish is relatively richer in minerals
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 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.