Fish & seafood

Fish, swordfish, raw

FDC 173703oz (85 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 70 · -5 vs Fish & seafood median

Raw swordfish scores 70 of 100, a Good band result, but its rank of 38 of 60 in Fish & seafood falls below the category's median score. It offers 39% DV of protein and 13% DV of vitamin E, a useful showing for a fish.

Swordfish is prized for its firm, meaty texture and is usually cut into steaks for grilling or pan-searing, with a typical serving of about 85 g (3 oz). At 144 calories and 6.65 g of fat per 100 g it runs richer than leaner white fish, and since its score sits under the category median, fish, carp, raw is listed as a higher-scoring alternative in the same category.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 19.7 g · 57%Carb 0 g · 0%Fat 6.7 g · 43%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories144 kcal7%
Total fat6.7 g9%
Saturated fat1.6 g8%
Cholesterol66 mg22%
Sodium81 mg4%
Carbohydrate0 g0%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars0 g
Protein20 g39%
Potassium418 mg9%
Calcium5 mg0%
Iron0.38 mg2%
Magnesium29 mg7%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A36 µg4%
Vitamin E2 mg13%

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FDC 173703

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Protein39% DV
Vitamin E13% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the fish & seafood median

Nutrient density70 vs 75 median
Protein / 100 g20 vs 19 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 0 median
Sodium / 100 g81 vs 75 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.

Fish, surimiDensity 70 vs 70Fish, carp, rawDensity 71 vs 70Fish, salmon, chinook, rawDensity 72 vs 70

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