Carp vs. Pike — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are carp and pike different?
- Carp is higher in phosphorus; however, pike is richer in vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin A, and iron.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B2 for pike is 48% higher.
- Carp contains 2 times more calcium than pike. While carp contains 52mg of calcium, pike contains only 28mg.
Fish, carp, cooked, dry heat and Fish, pike, northern, liver (Alaska Native) are the varieties used in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +85.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +28.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +32.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +138.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +37.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +11.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +282.4% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.47µg | 61% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.7mg | 48% |
| Selenium | 16.2µg | 29% | |
| Cholesterol | 84mg | 28% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.1mg | 5mg | 18% |
| Zinc | 1.9mg | 17% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.219mg | 17% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.87mg | 17% | |
| Phosphorus | 531mg | 412mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 427mg | 13% | |
| Protein | 22.86g | 16.6g | 13% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.835g | 12% | |
| Magnesium | 38mg | 9% | |
| Copper | 0.073mg | 8% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.985g | 7% | |
| Iron | 1.59mg | 2.1mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 1.388g | 6% | |
| Folate | 17µg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 63mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.14mg | 0.1mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.05mg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 52mg | 28mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin A | 10µg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 0g | 4.3g | 1% |
| Fats | 7.17g | 8g | 1% |
| Calories | 162kcal | 156kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 4.3g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.256mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.002mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.054mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.858mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.1mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.677mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.893mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.178mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.673mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.305g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.146g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.105g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pike is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 84mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pike contains less Sodium (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pike is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.388g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pike is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Carp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Carp is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)