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 for 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +29.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +15% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +15% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +47.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -26.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +66.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +933.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +900% |
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 AVitamin A | +13.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +534.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +822.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +30.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +454.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +66.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +241.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +60.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +650% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +369.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +200% |
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Protein
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Water
~74.71g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +696.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +133% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin D | 16.6µg | 1.8µg | 74% |
| Vitamin D | 666IU | 73IU | 74% |
| Selenium | 68.5µg | 41.1µg | 50% |
| Vitamin B3 | 9.254mg | 1.67mg | 47% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.62µg | 2.6µg | 41% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.615mg | 0.18mg | 33% |
| Vitamin E | 2.41mg | 0.38mg | 14% |
| Fats | 7.93g | 1.69g | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.544g | 0.445g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 1.911g | 0.4g | 7% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 62mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.368g | 0.587g | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.013mg | 0.13mg | 5% |
| Folate | 2µg | 15µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.417mg | 0.25mg | 3% |
| Calories | 172kcal | 116kcal | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 304mg | 285mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 84mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.089mg | 0.068mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 97mg | 132mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.78mg | 0.53mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 35mg | 27mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 499mg | 434mg | 2% |
| Choline | 77.5mg | 83.3mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 43µg | 38µg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.046mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Protein | 23.45g | 23.48g | 0% |
| Iron | 0.45mg | 0.42mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.063mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.056g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.265mg | 0.263mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.035mg | 1.029mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.088mg | 1.082mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.919mg | 1.908mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.168mg | 2.156mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.699mg | 0.695mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.922mg | 0.917mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.216mg | 1.21mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.695mg | 0.691mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.127g | 0.283g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.772g | 0.235g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.168g | 0.017g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.022g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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 Saturated fat?
Whiting is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.511g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Swordfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Swordfish contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Swordfish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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 ($)