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Swordfish vs. Whiting — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Swordfish and Whiting

  • Swordfish has more Vitamin D, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin E , however, Whiting has more Vitamin B12, Calcium, and Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin D from Swordfish is 99% higher.
  • Whiting has 6 times less Vitamin E than Swordfish. Swordfish has 2.41mg of Vitamin E , while Whiting has 0.38mg.
  • Whiting is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Fish, swordfish, cooked, dry heat and Fish, whiting, 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 Magnesium +29.6%
Contains more Potassium +15%
Contains less Sodium -26.5%
Contains more Zinc +47.2%
Contains more Copper +15%
Contains more Selenium +66.7%
Contains more Calcium +933.3%
Contains more Manganese +900%
Equal in Iron - 0.42
Equal in Phosphorus - 285
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 19% 16% 20% 123% 39% 18% 15% 14% 17% 225%
Contains more Magnesium +29.6%
Contains more Potassium +15%
Contains less Sodium -26.5%
Contains more Zinc +47.2%
Contains more Copper +15%
Contains more Selenium +66.7%
Contains more Calcium +933.3%
Contains more Manganese +900%
Equal in Iron - 0.42
Equal in Phosphorus - 285

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 +534.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +822.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +454.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +66.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +241.7%
Contains more Folate +650%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +60.5%
Equal in Vitamin A - 128
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.06
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.1
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 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% 8% 54% 0% 17% 14% 32% 15% 42% 12% 325% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +534.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +822.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +454.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +66.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +241.7%
Contains more Folate +650%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +60.5%
Equal in Vitamin A - 128
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.06
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +369.2%
Contains more Other +200%
Equal in Protein - 23.48
Equal in Water - 74.71
23% 8% 68%
Protein: 23.45 g
Fats: 7.93 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.26 g
Other: 0.36 g
23% 2% 75%
Protein: 23.48 g
Fats: 1.69 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 74.71 g
Other: 0.12 g
Contains more Fats +369.2%
Contains more Other +200%
Equal in Protein - 23.48
Equal in Water - 74.71

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +696.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +133%
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.1%
28% 52% 20%
Saturated Fat: 1.911 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.368 g
28% 31% 41%
Saturated Fat: 0.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.587 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +696.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +133%
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swordfish Whiting Opinion
Protein 23.45g 23.48g Whiting
Fats 7.93g 1.69g Swordfish
Calories 172kcal 116kcal Swordfish
Calcium 6mg 62mg Whiting
Iron 0.45mg 0.42mg Swordfish
Magnesium 35mg 27mg Swordfish
Phosphorus 304mg 285mg Swordfish
Potassium 499mg 434mg Swordfish
Sodium 97mg 132mg Swordfish
Zinc 0.78mg 0.53mg Swordfish
Copper 0.046mg 0.04mg Swordfish
Manganese 0.013mg 0.13mg Whiting
Selenium 68.5µg 41.1µg Swordfish
Vitamin A 129IU 128IU Swordfish
Vitamin A RAE 43µg 38µg Swordfish
Vitamin E 2.41mg 0.38mg Swordfish
Vitamin D 666IU 73IU Swordfish
Vitamin D 16.6µg 1.8µg Swordfish
Vitamin B1 0.089mg 0.068mg Swordfish
Vitamin B2 0.063mg 0.06mg Swordfish
Vitamin B3 9.254mg 1.67mg Swordfish
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.25mg Swordfish
Vitamin B6 0.615mg 0.18mg Swordfish
Folate 2µg 15µg Whiting
Vitamin B12 1.62µg 2.6µg Whiting
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.1µg
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.263mg Swordfish
Threonine 1.035mg 1.029mg Swordfish
Isoleucine 1.088mg 1.082mg Swordfish
Leucine 1.919mg 1.908mg Swordfish
Lysine 2.168mg 2.156mg Swordfish
Methionine 0.699mg 0.695mg Swordfish
Phenylalanine 0.922mg 0.917mg Swordfish
Valine 1.216mg 1.21mg Swordfish
Histidine 0.695mg 0.691mg Swordfish
Cholesterol 78mg 84mg Swordfish
Trans Fat 0.056g Whiting
Saturated Fat 1.911g 0.4g Whiting
Omega-3 - DHA 0.772g 0.235g Swordfish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.127g 0.283g Whiting
Omega-3 - DPA 0.168g 0.017g Swordfish
Monounsaturated Fat 3.544g 0.445g Swordfish
Polyunsaturated fat 1.368g 0.587g Swordfish
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.022g Swordfish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Swordfish Whiting
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
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
44%
Whiting
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Swordfish
50%
Whiting

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whiting
Whiting is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.511g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Swordfish
Swordfish contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Swordfish
Swordfish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Swordfish
Swordfish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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 ($)

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. Whiting - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175161/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.