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Swordfish vs. Whitefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Swordfish and Whitefish

  • Swordfish has more Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B6, however, Whitefish has more Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Swordfish is 95% higher.
  • Whitefish has 2 times less Vitamin B3 than Swordfish. Swordfish has 9.254mg of Vitamin B3, while Whitefish has 3.846mg.

Food types used in this article are Fish, swordfish, cooked, dry heat and Fish, whitefish, mixed species, cooked, dry heat.

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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 Potassium +22.9%
Contains more Selenium +322.8%
Contains more Calcium +450%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.8%
Contains less Sodium -33%
Contains more Zinc +62.8%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Manganese +561.5%
Equal in Iron - 0.47
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 10% 18% 30% 149% 36% 9% 35% 31% 12% 89%
Contains more Potassium +22.9%
Contains more Selenium +322.8%
Contains more Calcium +450%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.8%
Contains less Sodium -33%
Contains more Zinc +62.8%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Manganese +561.5%
Equal in Iron - 0.47

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 B3 +140.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +77.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +92.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +107.4%
Contains more Folate +750%
Equal in Vitamin A - 131
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 8% 0% 0% 0% 43% 36% 73% 52% 80% 13% 120% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +140.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +77.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +92.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +107.4%
Contains more Folate +750%
Equal in Vitamin A - 131

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +713.9%
Equal in Protein - 24.47
Equal in Fats - 7.51
Equal in Water - 65.09
23% 8% 68%
Protein: 23.45 g
Fats: 7.93 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.26 g
Other: 0.36 g
24% 8% 65% 3%
Protein: 24.47 g
Fats: 7.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.09 g
Other: 2.93 g
Contains more Other +713.9%
Equal in Protein - 24.47
Equal in Fats - 7.51
Equal in Water - 65.09

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +38.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +101.4%
28% 52% 20%
Saturated Fat: 1.911 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.368 g
18% 40% 43%
Saturated Fat: 1.162 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.559 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.755 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +38.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +101.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swordfish Whitefish Opinion
Protein 23.45g 24.47g Whitefish
Fats 7.93g 7.51g Swordfish
Calories 172kcal 172kcal
Calcium 6mg 33mg Whitefish
Iron 0.45mg 0.47mg Whitefish
Magnesium 35mg 42mg Whitefish
Phosphorus 304mg 346mg Whitefish
Potassium 499mg 406mg Swordfish
Sodium 97mg 65mg Whitefish
Zinc 0.78mg 1.27mg Whitefish
Copper 0.046mg 0.092mg Whitefish
Manganese 0.013mg 0.086mg Whitefish
Selenium 68.5µg 16.2µg Swordfish
Vitamin A 129IU 131IU Whitefish
Vitamin A RAE 43µg 39µg Swordfish
Vitamin E 2.41mg Swordfish
Vitamin D 666IU Swordfish
Vitamin D 16.6µg Swordfish
Vitamin B1 0.089mg 0.171mg Whitefish
Vitamin B2 0.063mg 0.154mg Whitefish
Vitamin B3 9.254mg 3.846mg Swordfish
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.865mg Whitefish
Vitamin B6 0.615mg 0.346mg Swordfish
Folate 2µg 17µg Whitefish
Vitamin B12 1.62µg 0.96µg Swordfish
Vitamin K 0.1µg Swordfish
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.274mg Whitefish
Threonine 1.035mg 1.073mg Whitefish
Isoleucine 1.088mg 1.128mg Whitefish
Leucine 1.919mg 1.989mg Whitefish
Lysine 2.168mg 2.248mg Whitefish
Methionine 0.699mg 0.724mg Whitefish
Phenylalanine 0.922mg 0.955mg Whitefish
Valine 1.216mg 1.261mg Whitefish
Histidine 0.695mg 0.721mg Whitefish
Cholesterol 78mg 77mg Whitefish
Trans Fat 0.056g Whitefish
Saturated Fat 1.911g 1.162g Whitefish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.772g 1.206g Whitefish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.127g 0.406g Whitefish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.168g 0.209g Whitefish
Monounsaturated Fat 3.544g 2.559g Swordfish
Polyunsaturated fat 1.368g 2.755g Whitefish
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.022g Swordfish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Swordfish Whitefish
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories 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
95%
Swordfish
35%
Whitefish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Swordfish
41%
Whitefish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Whitefish
Whitefish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whitefish
Whitefish contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whitefish
Whitefish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whitefish
Whitefish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.749g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Whitefish
Whitefish 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.

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. Whitefish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174246/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.