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Swordfish — RawA
Seafood · #4 of 28

Swordfish

Raw · Fish & Seafood

67/100A tier
Calories144
Protein19.7g
Fiber0g
Sodium81mg
Sugar—g

Graded A — 67 out of 100, #4 of 28 seafood. Clean label carries the score (89/100); omega-3 drags it down (35/100).

The short version: Steak-like fish with serious protein density.

The catch: One of the highest-mercury fish — eat it sparingly.

Photo: Wikimedia Commons

Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per 100g
Calories144
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.7g9%
Saturated Fat 1.6g8%
Cholesterol 66mg22%
Sodium 81mg4%
Dietary Fiber 0g
Protein 19.7g39%
Selenium 57.4mcg104%
Vitamin B12 1.7mcg71%
Vitamin D 13.9mcg70%
* % Daily Values use FDA label references (2,000-calorie diet). Micronutrient %DV uses the same reference values as our scoring. Values: USDA SR Legacy or the manufacturer/chain’s published label.

Why it scored 67

Clean label ×1589
Protein quality (DIAAS) ×1587
Micronutrients ×2580
Protein ×2555
Omega-3 ×2035

Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.

Where it ranks

#4 of 28 in Seafood. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →

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Questions people ask

Is Swordfish healthy?

It grades A — 67 out of 100, #4 of 28 seafood in our system. Steak-like fish with serious protein density.

How many calories are in Swordfish?

144 calories per 100g. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.

How is the nutrition score for Swordfish calculated?

Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.

A note before you eat your screen: grades are computed from published nutrition data with a transparent formula. They are a starting point for thinking about food, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your diet.