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Pike vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Pike and Mussels

  • Pike has more Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3, however, Mussels is higher in Iron, and Vitamin B1.
  • Mussels covers your daily Iron needs 58% more than Pike.
  • Mussels contains 2 times less Vitamin B3 than Pike. Pike contains 5mg of Vitamin B3, while Mussels contains 3mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, pike, northern, liver (Alaska Native) and Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist 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.
Pike
2
:
Contains more Phosphorus +44.6%
Contains more Calcium +17.9%
Contains more Iron +220%
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 10% 252% 27% 123% 24% 49% 73% 50% 887% 489%
Contains more Phosphorus +44.6%
Contains more Calcium +17.9%
Contains more Iron +220%

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
3
:
Contains more Vitamin A +182.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +200%
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 19% 0% 0% 46% 75% 97% 57% 57% 24% 57% 3000% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +182.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pike
2
:
Contains more Fats +78.6%
Contains more Water +14.1%
Contains more Protein +43.4%
Contains more Carbs +71.9%
Contains more Other +144.6%
17% 8% 4% 70%
Protein: 16.6 g
Fats: 8 g
Carbs: 4.3 g
Water: 69.8 g
Other: 1.3 g
24% 4% 7% 61% 3%
Protein: 23.8 g
Fats: 4.48 g
Carbs: 7.39 g
Water: 61.15 g
Other: 3.18 g
Contains more Fats +78.6%
Contains more Water +14.1%
Contains more Protein +43.4%
Contains more Carbs +71.9%
Contains more Other +144.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pike Mussels Opinion
Net carbs 4.3g 7.39g Mussels
Protein 16.6g 23.8g Mussels
Fats 8g 4.48g Pike
Carbs 4.3g 7.39g Mussels
Calories 156kcal 172kcal Mussels
Calcium 28mg 33mg Mussels
Iron 2.1mg 6.72mg Mussels
Magnesium 37mg Mussels
Phosphorus 412mg 285mg Pike
Potassium 268mg Mussels
Sodium 369mg Pike
Zinc 2.67mg Mussels
Copper 0.149mg Mussels
Manganese 6.8mg Mussels
Selenium 89.6µg Mussels
Vitamin A 860IU 304IU Pike
Vitamin A RAE 91µg Mussels
Vitamin C 13.6mg Mussels
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.3mg Mussels
Vitamin B2 0.7mg 0.42mg Pike
Vitamin B3 5mg 3mg Pike
Vitamin B5 0.95mg Mussels
Vitamin B6 0.1mg Mussels
Folate 76µg Mussels
Vitamin B12 24µg Mussels
Tryptophan 0.267mg Mussels
Threonine 1.025mg Mussels
Isoleucine 1.036mg Mussels
Leucine 1.676mg Mussels
Lysine 1.779mg Mussels
Methionine 0.537mg Mussels
Phenylalanine 0.853mg Mussels
Valine 1.04mg Mussels
Histidine 0.457mg Mussels
Cholesterol 56mg Pike
Saturated Fat 0.85g Pike
Omega-3 - DHA 0.506g Mussels
Omega-3 - EPA 0.276g Mussels
Omega-3 - DPA 0.044g Mussels
Monounsaturated Fat 1.014g Mussels
Polyunsaturated fat 1.212g Mussels

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pike Mussels
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
286%
Mussels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pike
198%
Mussels

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pike
Pike contains less Sodium (difference - 369mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pike
Pike is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pike
Pike is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.85g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pike
Pike is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Pike
Pike is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Pike - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168021/nutrients
  2. Mussels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174217/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.