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Swordfish vs. Wakame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Swordfish and Wakame

  • Swordfish has more Selenium, Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus, however, Wakame is richer in Manganese, Folate, and Copper.
  • Swordfish covers your daily Selenium needs 123% more than Wakame.
  • Swordfish contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, swordfish, cooked, dry heat and Seaweed, wakame, raw.

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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 Phosphorus +280%
Contains more Potassium +898%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
Contains more Zinc +105.3%
Contains more Selenium +9685.7%
Contains more Calcium +2400%
Contains more Iron +384.4%
Contains more Magnesium +205.7%
Contains more Copper +517.4%
Contains more Manganese +10669.2%
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 45% 82% 77% 35% 5% 114% 11% 95% 183% 4%
Contains more Phosphorus +280%
Contains more Potassium +898%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
Contains more Zinc +105.3%
Contains more Selenium +9685.7%
Contains more Calcium +2400%
Contains more Iron +384.4%
Contains more Magnesium +205.7%
Contains more Copper +517.4%
Contains more Manganese +10669.2%

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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Wakame
Contains more Vitamin E +141%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +48.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +478.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30650%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +179.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +265.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +67.1%
Contains more Folate +9700%
Contains more Vitamin K +5200%
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 22% 20% 0% 10% 15% 54% 30% 42% 1% 147% 0% 14%
Contains more Vitamin E +141%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +48.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +478.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30650%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +179.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +265.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +67.1%
Contains more Folate +9700%
Contains more Vitamin K +5200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +673.9%
Contains more Fats +1139.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +17.2%
Contains more Other +1900%
23% 8% 68%
Protein: 23.45 g
Fats: 7.93 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.26 g
Other: 0.36 g
3% 9% 80% 7%
Protein: 3.03 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 9.14 g
Water: 79.99 g
Other: 7.2 g
Contains more Protein +673.9%
Contains more Fats +1139.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +17.2%
Contains more Other +1900%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6010.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +527.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.2%
28% 52% 20%
Saturated Fat: 1.911 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.368 g
32% 14% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.218 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6010.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +527.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Swordfish Wakame
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swordfish Wakame Opinion
Net carbs 0g 8.64g Wakame
Protein 23.45g 3.03g Swordfish
Fats 7.93g 0.64g Swordfish
Carbs 0g 9.14g Wakame
Calories 172kcal 45kcal Swordfish
Sugar 0g 0.65g Swordfish
Fiber 0g 0.5g Wakame
Calcium 6mg 150mg Wakame
Iron 0.45mg 2.18mg Wakame
Magnesium 35mg 107mg Wakame
Phosphorus 304mg 80mg Swordfish
Potassium 499mg 50mg Swordfish
Sodium 97mg 872mg Swordfish
Zinc 0.78mg 0.38mg Swordfish
Copper 0.046mg 0.284mg Wakame
Manganese 0.013mg 1.4mg Wakame
Selenium 68.5µg 0.7µg Swordfish
Vitamin A 129IU 360IU Wakame
Vitamin A RAE 43µg 18µg Swordfish
Vitamin E 2.41mg 1mg Swordfish
Vitamin D 666IU 0IU Swordfish
Vitamin D 16.6µg 0µg Swordfish
Vitamin C 0mg 3mg Wakame
Vitamin B1 0.089mg 0.06mg Swordfish
Vitamin B2 0.063mg 0.23mg Wakame
Vitamin B3 9.254mg 1.6mg Swordfish
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.697mg Wakame
Vitamin B6 0.615mg 0.002mg Swordfish
Folate 2µg 196µg Wakame
Vitamin B12 1.62µg 0µg Swordfish
Vitamin K 0.1µg 5.3µg Wakame
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.035mg Swordfish
Threonine 1.035mg 0.165mg Swordfish
Isoleucine 1.088mg 0.087mg Swordfish
Leucine 1.919mg 0.257mg Swordfish
Lysine 2.168mg 0.112mg Swordfish
Methionine 0.699mg 0.063mg Swordfish
Phenylalanine 0.922mg 0.112mg Swordfish
Valine 1.216mg 0.209mg Swordfish
Histidine 0.695mg 0.015mg Swordfish
Cholesterol 78mg 0mg Wakame
Trans Fat 0.056g 0g Wakame
Saturated Fat 1.911g 0.13g Wakame
Omega-3 - DHA 0.772g 0g Swordfish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.127g 0.186g Wakame
Omega-3 - DPA 0.168g 0g Swordfish
Monounsaturated Fat 3.544g 0.058g Swordfish
Polyunsaturated fat 1.368g 0.218g Swordfish
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.022g Swordfish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Swordfish Wakame
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
29%
Wakame
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Swordfish
65%
Wakame

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.781g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Swordfish
Swordfish contains less Sodium (difference - 775mg)
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. Wakame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170496/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.