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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 25% 1.8% 44% 17% 15% 21% 130% 13% 1.7% 374%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 9.9% 36% 18% 31% 35% 148% 8.5% 11% 88%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +22.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +322.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +450%
Contains more CopperCopper +100%
Contains more ZincZinc +62.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +561.5%
~equal in Iron ~0.47mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 7.7% 48% 498% 22% 15% 174% 25% 142% 203% 0.25% 1.5% 42%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 7.9% 0% 0% 43% 36% 72% 52% 80% 120% 0% 13% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +140.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +77.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +92.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +107.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +750%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~131IU

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 OtherOther +713.9%
~equal in Protein ~24.47g
~equal in Fats ~7.51g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~65.09g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 52% 20%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.911 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.368 g
18% 40% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.162 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.559 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.755 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +38.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -39.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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
Calories 172kcal 172kcal
Protein 23.45g 24.47g Whitefish
Fats 7.93g 7.51g Swordfish
Cholesterol 78mg 77mg Whitefish
Vitamin D 666IU Swordfish
Magnesium 35mg 42mg Whitefish
Calcium 6mg 33mg Whitefish
Potassium 499mg 406mg Swordfish
Iron 0.45mg 0.47mg Whitefish
Copper 0.046mg 0.092mg Whitefish
Zinc 0.78mg 1.27mg Whitefish
Phosphorus 304mg 346mg Whitefish
Sodium 97mg 65mg Whitefish
Vitamin A 129IU 131IU Whitefish
Vitamin A 43µg 39µg Swordfish
Vitamin E 2.41mg Swordfish
Vitamin D 16.6µg Swordfish
Manganese 0.013mg 0.086mg Whitefish
Selenium 68.5µg 16.2µg 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
Vitamin B12 1.62µg 0.96µg Swordfish
Vitamin K 0.1µg Swordfish
Folate 2µg 17µg Whitefish
Trans Fat 0.056g Whitefish
Choline 77.5mg Swordfish
Saturated Fat 1.911g 1.162g Whitefish
Monounsaturated Fat 3.544g 2.559g Swordfish
Polyunsaturated fat 1.368g 2.755g Whitefish
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
Omega-3 - EPA 0.127g 0.406g Whitefish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.772g 1.206g Whitefish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.168g 0.209g 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 Calories diet Equal
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
91%
Swordfish
33%
Whitefish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Swordfish
41%
Whitefish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whitefish
Whitefish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
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 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.