Swordfish vs. Whelk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are swordfish and whelk different?
- Swordfish is higher in vitamin B3; however, whelk is richer in vitamin B12, copper, iron, selenium, manganese, magnesium, and zinc.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for whelk is 688% higher.
- Swordfish contains 5 times more vitamin B3 than whelk. While swordfish contains 9.254mg of vitamin B3, whelk contains only 1.995mg.
- Swordfish has less cholesterol.
Fish, swordfish, cooked, dry heat and Mollusks, whelk, unspecified, cooked, moist 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 less SodiumSodium | -76.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +391.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1783.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +39.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2135.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +4378.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +317.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +6746.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +30.8% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +81.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +363.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +14% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +239.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1019.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +450% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +891.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +113.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +103.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1011.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +6228.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2873.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.8% |
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 Sodium |
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.62µg | 18.14µg | 688% |
| Copper | 0.046mg | 2.06mg | 224% |
| Iron | 0.45mg | 10.06mg | 120% |
| Vitamin D | 666IU | 83% | |
| Vitamin D | 16.6µg | 83% | |
| Protein | 23.45g | 47.68g | 48% |
| Vitamin B3 | 9.254mg | 1.995mg | 45% |
| Manganese | 0.013mg | 0.89mg | 38% |
| Selenium | 68.5µg | 89.6µg | 38% |
| Magnesium | 35mg | 172mg | 33% |
| Zinc | 0.78mg | 3.26mg | 23% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 130mg | 17% |
| Vitamin E | 2.41mg | 16% | |
| Sodium | 97mg | 412mg | 14% |
| Choline | 77.5mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.063mg | 0.214mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 113mg | 11% |
| Fats | 7.93g | 0.8g | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.544g | 0.056g | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.368g | 0.046g | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 1.911g | 0.062g | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 6.8mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 499mg | 694mg | 6% |
| Calories | 172kcal | 275kcal | 5% |
| Carbs | 0g | 15.52g | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.615mg | 0.65mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.089mg | 0.049mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 304mg | 282mg | 3% |
| Folate | 2µg | 11µg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 43µg | 49µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 15.52g | N/A |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.417mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.056g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.265mg | 0.618mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.035mg | 2.136mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.088mg | 1.655mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.919mg | 3.807mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.168mg | 2.93mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.699mg | 1.205mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.922mg | 1.648mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.216mg | 2.075mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.695mg | 0.977mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.127g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.772g | 0.012g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.168g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.022g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Whelk is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Whelk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.849g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whelk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Whelk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Swordfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 52mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Swordfish contains less Sodium (difference - 315mg)
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.