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Cod vs. Pike — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Cod and Pike?

  • Cod has less Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Iron, and Vitamin B3 than Pike.
  • Pike's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 48% higher.

We used Fish, cod, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Fish, pike, northern, liver (Alaska Native) types in this comparison.

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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.
Cod
6
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4
Pike
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +328.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +198.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 19% 30% 60% 22% 11% 16% 12% 3% 206%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 79% 0% 177% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +328.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +198.6%

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.
Cod
8
:
4
Pike
Contains more Vitamin A +1729.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +786.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +99%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 17% 36% 4% 22% 19% 48% 11% 66% 6% 132% 1%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +1729.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +786.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +99%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cod
2
:
3
Pike
Contains more Protein +37.5%
Contains more Fats +830.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +233.3%
Equal in Water - 69.8
23% 76%
Protein: 22.83 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 75.92 g
Other: 0.39 g
17% 8% 4% 70%
Protein: 16.6 g
Fats: 8 g
Carbs: 4.3 g
Water: 69.8 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more Protein +37.5%
Contains more Fats +830.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +233.3%
Equal in Water - 69.8

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cod Pike
Lower in Sugar ok
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
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cod Pike Opinion
Net carbs 0g 4.3g Pike
Protein 22.83g 16.6g Cod
Fats 0.86g 8g Pike
Carbs 0g 4.3g Pike
Calories 105kcal 156kcal Pike
Calcium 14mg 28mg Pike
Iron 0.49mg 2.1mg Pike
Magnesium 42mg Cod
Phosphorus 138mg 412mg Pike
Potassium 244mg Cod
Sodium 78mg Pike
Zinc 0.58mg Cod
Copper 0.036mg Cod
Manganese 0.02mg Cod
Selenium 37.6µg Cod
Vitamin A 47IU 860IU Pike
Vitamin A RAE 14µg Cod
Vitamin E 0.81mg Cod
Vitamin D 46IU Cod
Vitamin D 1.2µg Cod
Vitamin C 1mg Cod
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.1mg Pike
Vitamin B2 0.079mg 0.7mg Pike
Vitamin B3 2.513mg 5mg Pike
Vitamin B5 0.18mg Cod
Vitamin B6 0.283mg Cod
Folate 8µg Cod
Vitamin B12 1.05µg Cod
Vitamin K 0.1µg Cod
Tryptophan 0.256mg Cod
Threonine 1.001mg Cod
Isoleucine 1.052mg Cod
Leucine 1.856mg Cod
Lysine 2.097mg Cod
Methionine 0.676mg Cod
Phenylalanine 0.891mg Cod
Valine 1.176mg Cod
Histidine 0.672mg Cod
Cholesterol 55mg Pike
Saturated Fat 0.168g Pike
Omega-3 - DHA 0.154g Cod
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g Cod
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g Cod
Monounsaturated Fat 0.124g Cod
Polyunsaturated fat 0.292g Cod

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cod Pike
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
30%
Cod
28%
Pike
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Cod
26%
Pike

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pike
Pike is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pike
Pike contains less Sodium (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pike
Pike is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pike
Pike is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.168g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pike
Pike is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Pike
Pike is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cod
Cod is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cod
Cod is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Cod - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171956/nutrients
  2. Pike - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168021/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.