Swordfish

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Pregnancy nutrients in 100 g

100 g gives about 213% of daily DHA, 93% of daily vitamin D and 65% of daily vitamin B-12 needed in pregnancy.

  1. DHA 0.64 g
  2. Vitamin D 558 IU
  3. Vitamin B-12 1.7 mcg
  4. Vitamin B-6 0.54 mg
  5. Protein 19.66 g
  6. Choline 65 mg
  7. Potassium 418 mg
  8. Zinc 0.66 mg
  9. Riboflavin 0.05 mg
  10. Iron 0.38 mg
  11. Calcium 5 mg
  12. Folate (DFE) 2 mcg
  13. Vitamin C 0 mg
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Nutrients per 100 grams
NutrientIn 100 gDaily reference
Calcium5 mg1000 mg
Choline65 mg450 mg
DHA0.64 g0.3 g
Folate (DFE)2 mcg600 mcg
Iron0.38 mg27 mg
Potassium418 mg2900 mg
Protein19.66 g70 g
Riboflavin0.05 mg1.4 mg
Vitamin B-121.7 mcg2.6 mcg
Vitamin B-60.54 mg1.9 mg
Vitamin C0 mg85 mg
Vitamin D558 IU600 IU
Zinc0.66 mg11 mg

Pregnancy guidance

Avoid

Swordfish must be strictly avoided during pregnancy according to the FDA and EPA. As a large apex predator, swordfish accumulates the highest levels of methylmercury found in commercial seafood. Maternal methylmercury exposure crosses the placenta and can impair the developing fetal brain and central nervous system. Swap swordfish for low-mercury options like wild salmon, cod, or canned light tuna to obtain beneficial seafood nutrients safely.

Sources: FDA · ACOG

How to read this

During pregnancy you need more of certain nutrients each day, like folate, iron and choline. Each bar shows how much of that daily amount 100 g of Swordfish provides. 100% means 100 g alone covers the whole day; smaller numbers show its share. A ✓ marks 100% or more.

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