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Pike vs. Butterfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Pike and Butterfish

  • Pike is higher than Butterfish in Vitamin B2, Iron, and Phosphorus.
  • Pike's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 39% higher.
  • Pike has 3 times more Iron than Butterfish. While Pike has 2.1mg of Iron, Butterfish has only 0.64mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, pike, northern, liver (Alaska Native) and Fish, butterfish, 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 Iron +228.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.8%
Equal in Calcium - 28
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 79% 0% 177% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 24% 23% 132% 43% 15% 27% 24% 3% 256%
Contains more Iron +228.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.8%
Equal in Calcium - 28

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.
Pike
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Contains more Vitamin A +689%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +264.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +46%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 52% 0% 0% 0% 25% 162% 94% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 0% 0% 0% 37% 45% 109% 52% 80% 13% 229% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +689%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +264.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +46%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +75.7%
Contains more Protein +33.4%
Contains more Fats +28.5%
Equal in Water - 66.83
17% 8% 4% 70%
Protein: 16.6 g
Fats: 8 g
Carbs: 4.3 g
Water: 69.8 g
Other: 1.3 g
22% 10% 67%
Protein: 22.15 g
Fats: 10.28 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.83 g
Other: 0.74 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +75.7%
Contains more Protein +33.4%
Contains more Fats +28.5%
Equal in Water - 66.83

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pike Butterfish Opinion
Net carbs 4.3g 0g Pike
Protein 16.6g 22.15g Butterfish
Fats 8g 10.28g Butterfish
Carbs 4.3g 0g Pike
Calories 156kcal 187kcal Butterfish
Calcium 28mg 28mg
Iron 2.1mg 0.64mg Pike
Magnesium 32mg Butterfish
Phosphorus 412mg 308mg Pike
Potassium 481mg Butterfish
Sodium 114mg Pike
Zinc 0.99mg Butterfish
Copper 0.069mg Butterfish
Manganese 0.019mg Butterfish
Selenium 46.8µg Butterfish
Vitamin A 860IU 109IU Pike
Vitamin A RAE 33µg Butterfish
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.146mg Butterfish
Vitamin B2 0.7mg 0.192mg Pike
Vitamin B3 5mg 5.769mg Butterfish
Vitamin B5 0.865mg Butterfish
Vitamin B6 0.346mg Butterfish
Folate 17µg Butterfish
Vitamin B12 1.83µg Butterfish
Tryptophan 0.248mg Butterfish
Threonine 0.971mg Butterfish
Isoleucine 1.021mg Butterfish
Leucine 1.801mg Butterfish
Lysine 2.035mg Butterfish
Methionine 0.656mg Butterfish
Phenylalanine 0.865mg Butterfish
Valine 1.141mg Butterfish
Histidine 0.652mg Butterfish
Cholesterol 83mg Pike

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pike Butterfish
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
28%
Pike
47%
Butterfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pike
55%
Butterfish

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pike
Pike contains less Sodium (difference - 114mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pike
Pike is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 83mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pike
Pike is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Butterfish
Butterfish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Butterfish
Butterfish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Pike - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168021/nutrients
  2. Butterfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174231/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.