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Tilefish vs. Swordfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Tilefish and Swordfish

  • Tilefish has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5, however, Swordfish has more Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Tilefish is 37% higher.
  • Swordfish has 9 times less Folate than Tilefish. Tilefish has 17µg of Folate, while Swordfish has 2µg.
  • Tilefish is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Fish, tilefish, cooked, dry heat and Fish, swordfish, 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 24% 7.8% 45% 12% 17% 14% 101% 7.7% 2% 281%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +333.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +13%
Contains less SodiumSodium -39.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +15.4%
Contains more IronIron +45.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +47.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +28.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +33%
~equal in Magnesium ~35mg
~equal in Potassium ~499mg

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% 4.1% 0% 0% 35% 44% 66% 52% 69% 313% 0% 13% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +57.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +201.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +108.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +54.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +750%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +87%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +164.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +105%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 5% 70%
Protein: 24.49 g
Fats: 4.69 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.24 g
Other: 0.58 g
23% 8% 68%
Protein: 23.45 g
Fats: 7.93 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.26 g
Other: 0.36 g
Contains more OtherOther +61.1%
Contains more FatsFats +69.1%
~equal in Protein ~23.45g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~68.26g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 39% 36%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.868 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.332 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.246 g
28% 52% 20%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.911 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.368 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -54.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +166.1%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~1.368g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tilefish Swordfish Opinion
Calories 147kcal 172kcal Swordfish
Protein 24.49g 23.45g Tilefish
Fats 4.69g 7.93g Swordfish
Cholesterol 64mg 78mg Tilefish
Vitamin D 666IU Swordfish
Magnesium 33mg 35mg Swordfish
Calcium 26mg 6mg Tilefish
Potassium 512mg 499mg Tilefish
Iron 0.31mg 0.45mg Swordfish
Copper 0.052mg 0.046mg Tilefish
Zinc 0.53mg 0.78mg Swordfish
Phosphorus 236mg 304mg Swordfish
Sodium 59mg 97mg Tilefish
Vitamin A 69IU 129IU Swordfish
Vitamin A 21µg 43µg Swordfish
Vitamin E 2.41mg Swordfish
Vitamin D 16.6µg Swordfish
Manganese 0.015mg 0.013mg Tilefish
Selenium 51.5µg 68.5µg Swordfish
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.089mg Tilefish
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.063mg Tilefish
Vitamin B3 3.5mg 9.254mg Swordfish
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.417mg Tilefish
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0.615mg Swordfish
Vitamin B12 2.5µg 1.62µg Tilefish
Vitamin K 0.1µg Swordfish
Folate 17µg 2µg Tilefish
Trans Fat 0.056g Tilefish
Choline 77.5mg Swordfish
Saturated Fat 0.868g 1.911g Tilefish
Monounsaturated Fat 1.332g 3.544g Swordfish
Polyunsaturated fat 1.246g 1.368g Swordfish
Tryptophan 0.274mg 0.265mg Tilefish
Threonine 1.074mg 1.035mg Tilefish
Isoleucine 1.128mg 1.088mg Tilefish
Leucine 1.99mg 1.919mg Tilefish
Lysine 2.249mg 2.168mg Tilefish
Methionine 0.725mg 0.699mg Tilefish
Phenylalanine 0.956mg 0.922mg Tilefish
Valine 1.262mg 1.216mg Tilefish
Histidine 0.721mg 0.695mg Tilefish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.172g 0.127g Tilefish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.733g 0.772g Swordfish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.143g 0.168g Swordfish
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
Tilefish Swordfish
Low Calories diet ok
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
46%
Tilefish
91%
Swordfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Tilefish
64%
Swordfish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tilefish
Tilefish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tilefish
Tilefish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tilefish
Tilefish contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tilefish
Tilefish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.043g)
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 minerals?
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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.
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. Tilefish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175152/nutrients
  2. Swordfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173704/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.