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Swordfish vs. Watercress — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Swordfish and Watercress

  • Swordfish has more Selenium, Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus, however, Watercress is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Watercress's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 208% more.
  • Watercress contains less Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, swordfish, cooked, dry heat and Watercress, 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 Iron +125%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +406.7%
Contains more Potassium +51.2%
Contains more Zinc +609.1%
Contains more Selenium +7511.1%
Contains more Calcium +1900%
Contains less Sodium -57.7%
Contains more Copper +67.4%
Contains more Manganese +1776.9%
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 36% 8% 15% 26% 30% 6% 3% 26% 32% 5%
Contains more Iron +125%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +406.7%
Contains more Potassium +51.2%
Contains more Zinc +609.1%
Contains more Selenium +7511.1%
Contains more Calcium +1900%
Contains less Sodium -57.7%
Contains more Copper +67.4%
Contains more Manganese +1776.9%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +141%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4527%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +376.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +2373.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +90.5%
Contains more Folate +350%
Contains more Vitamin K +249900%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.09
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 192% 20% 0% 144% 23% 28% 4% 19% 30% 7% 0% 625%
Contains more Vitamin E +141%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4527%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +376.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +2373.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +90.5%
Contains more Folate +350%
Contains more Vitamin K +249900%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.09

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +919.6%
Contains more Fats +7830%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +39.3%
Contains more Other +233.3%
23% 8% 68%
Protein: 23.45 g
Fats: 7.93 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.26 g
Other: 0.36 g
2% 95%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 1.29 g
Water: 95.11 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Protein +919.6%
Contains more Fats +7830%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +39.3%
Contains more Other +233.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +44200%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3808.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%
28% 52% 20%
Saturated Fat: 1.911 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.368 g
39% 11% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.035 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +44200%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3808.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swordfish Watercress Opinion
Net carbs 0g 0.79g Watercress
Protein 23.45g 2.3g Swordfish
Fats 7.93g 0.1g Swordfish
Carbs 0g 1.29g Watercress
Calories 172kcal 11kcal Swordfish
Sugar 0g 0.2g Swordfish
Fiber 0g 0.5g Watercress
Calcium 6mg 120mg Watercress
Iron 0.45mg 0.2mg Swordfish
Magnesium 35mg 21mg Swordfish
Phosphorus 304mg 60mg Swordfish
Potassium 499mg 330mg Swordfish
Sodium 97mg 41mg Watercress
Zinc 0.78mg 0.11mg Swordfish
Copper 0.046mg 0.077mg Watercress
Manganese 0.013mg 0.244mg Watercress
Selenium 68.5µg 0.9µg Swordfish
Vitamin A 129IU 3191IU Watercress
Vitamin A RAE 43µg 160µg Watercress
Vitamin E 2.41mg 1mg Swordfish
Vitamin D 666IU 0IU Swordfish
Vitamin D 16.6µg 0µg Swordfish
Vitamin C 0mg 43mg Watercress
Vitamin B1 0.089mg 0.09mg Watercress
Vitamin B2 0.063mg 0.12mg Watercress
Vitamin B3 9.254mg 0.2mg Swordfish
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.31mg Swordfish
Vitamin B6 0.615mg 0.129mg Swordfish
Folate 2µg 9µg Watercress
Vitamin B12 1.62µg 0µg Swordfish
Vitamin K 0.1µg 250µg Watercress
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.03mg Swordfish
Threonine 1.035mg 0.133mg Swordfish
Isoleucine 1.088mg 0.093mg Swordfish
Leucine 1.919mg 0.166mg Swordfish
Lysine 2.168mg 0.134mg Swordfish
Methionine 0.699mg 0.02mg Swordfish
Phenylalanine 0.922mg 0.114mg Swordfish
Valine 1.216mg 0.137mg Swordfish
Histidine 0.695mg 0.04mg Swordfish
Cholesterol 78mg 0mg Watercress
Trans Fat 0.056g 0g Watercress
Saturated Fat 1.911g 0.027g Watercress
Omega-3 - DHA 0.772g 0g Swordfish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.127g 0g Swordfish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.168g 0g Swordfish
Monounsaturated Fat 3.544g 0.008g Swordfish
Polyunsaturated fat 1.368g 0.035g Swordfish
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.022g Swordfish

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Swordfish Watercress
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
91%
Watercress
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Swordfish
18%
Watercress

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Watercress
Watercress contains less Sodium (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.884g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Swordfish
Swordfish is relatively richer in minerals
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.

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. Watercress - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170068/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.