Swordfish vs. Turkey meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between swordfish and turkey meat?
- Swordfish is higher in vitamin D, selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin E, and phosphorus, yet turkey meat is higher in vitamin B2, zinc, vitamin B5, and iron.
- Swordfish's daily need coverage for vitamin D is 109% more.
- Swordfish has 34 times more vitamin E than turkey meat. While swordfish has 2.41mg of vitamin E, turkey meat has only 0.07mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in swordfish is lower.
We used Fish, swordfish, cooked, dry heat and Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +16.7% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +108.8% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +36.3% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +129.9% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +133.3% |
Contains more IronIron | +142.2% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +102.2% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +217.9% |
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 | +258.3% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +3342.9% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +4050% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +97.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +58.8% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +346% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +127.3% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +350% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +12.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.45 g
Fats:
7.93 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
68.26 g
Other:
0.36 g
Protein:
28.55 g
Fats:
7.39 g
Carbs:
0.06 g
Water:
63.52 g
Other:
0.48 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +21.7% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more OtherOther | +33.3% |
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Fats
~7.39g
~equal in
Water
~63.52g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.911 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.368 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.155 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.119 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -11.3% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +33.9% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +54.9% |
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 Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in price |
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Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Vitamin D | 666IU | 15IU | 81% |
Vitamin D | 16.6µg | 0.4µg | 81% |
Selenium | 68.5µg | 29.8µg | 70% |
Vitamin B12 | 1.62µg | 1.02µg | 25% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.063mg | 0.281mg | 17% |
Vitamin E | 2.41mg | 0.07mg | 16% |
Zinc | 0.78mg | 2.48mg | 15% |
Phosphorus | 304mg | 223mg | 12% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.417mg | 0.948mg | 11% |
Protein | 23.45g | 28.55g | 10% |
Cholesterol | 78mg | 109mg | 10% |
Iron | 0.45mg | 1.09mg | 8% |
Potassium | 499mg | 239mg | 8% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 1.368g | 2.119g | 5% |
Copper | 0.046mg | 0.093mg | 5% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.089mg | 0.045mg | 4% |
Vitamin A | 43µg | 12µg | 3% |
Vitamin B3 | 9.254mg | 9.573mg | 2% |
Folate | 2µg | 9µg | 2% |
Monounsaturated fat | 3.544g | 2.647g | 2% |
Choline | 77.5mg | 87.4mg | 2% |
Saturated fat | 1.911g | 2.155g | 1% |
Calories | 172kcal | 189kcal | 1% |
Magnesium | 35mg | 30mg | 1% |
Calcium | 6mg | 14mg | 1% |
Fats | 7.93g | 7.39g | 1% |
Carbs | 0g | 0.06g | 0% |
Net carbs | 0g | 0.06g | N/A |
Sodium | 97mg | 103mg | 0% |
Manganese | 0.013mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.615mg | 0.616mg | 0% |
Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0µg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0.056g | 0.101g | N/A |
Tryptophan | 0.265mg | 0.291mg | 0% |
Threonine | 1.035mg | 1.004mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 1.088mg | 0.796mg | 0% |
Leucine | 1.919mg | 1.925mg | 0% |
Lysine | 2.168mg | 2.282mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.699mg | 0.724mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.922mg | 0.903mg | 0% |
Valine | 1.216mg | 0.902mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.695mg | 0.749mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.127g | 0.008g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.772g | 0.005g | N/A |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.105g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.168g | 0.008g | N/A |
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.022g | 0.014g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.841g | N/A |
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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%

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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%

46%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Swordfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Swordfish contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Swordfish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.244g)
Which food is cheaper?

Swordfish is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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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