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Eel vs. Pike — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Eel and Pike?

  • Eel is richer in Vitamin B1, yet Pike is richer in Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Iron.
  • Pike's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 50% higher.
  • Eel has 2 times more Vitamin B1 than Pike. Eel has 0.183mg of Vitamin B1, while Pike has 0.1mg.

We used Fish, eel, mixed species, 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.
Eel
6
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4
Pike
Contains more Iron +228.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.7%
Equal in Calcium - 28
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 24% 19% 119% 31% 9% 57% 10% 6% 46%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 79% 0% 177% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +228.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.7%
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.
Eel
7
:
2
Pike
Contains more Vitamin A +340.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +83%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1272.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 228% 0% 0% 6% 46% 12% 85% 17% 18% 13% 362% 0%
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 +340.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +83%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1272.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Eel
3
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2
Pike
Contains more Protein +42.5%
Contains more Fats +86.9%
Contains more Other +60.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +17.7%
24% 15% 59% 2%
Protein: 23.65 g
Fats: 14.95 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.31 g
Other: 2.09 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 +42.5%
Contains more Fats +86.9%
Contains more Other +60.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +17.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Eel Pike Opinion
Net carbs 0g 4.3g Pike
Protein 23.65g 16.6g Eel
Fats 14.95g 8g Eel
Carbs 0g 4.3g Pike
Calories 236kcal 156kcal Eel
Calcium 26mg 28mg Pike
Iron 0.64mg 2.1mg Pike
Magnesium 26mg Eel
Phosphorus 277mg 412mg Pike
Potassium 349mg Eel
Sodium 65mg Pike
Zinc 2.08mg Eel
Copper 0.029mg Eel
Manganese 0.04mg Eel
Selenium 8.3µg Eel
Vitamin A 3787IU 860IU Eel
Vitamin A RAE 1137µg Eel
Vitamin C 1.8mg Eel
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.1mg Eel
Vitamin B2 0.051mg 0.7mg Pike
Vitamin B3 4.487mg 5mg Pike
Vitamin B5 0.28mg Eel
Vitamin B6 0.077mg Eel
Folate 17µg Eel
Vitamin B12 2.89µg Eel
Tryptophan 0.265mg Eel
Threonine 1.037mg Eel
Isoleucine 1.09mg Eel
Leucine 1.922mg Eel
Lysine 2.171mg Eel
Methionine 0.7mg Eel
Phenylalanine 0.923mg Eel
Valine 1.218mg Eel
Histidine 0.696mg Eel
Cholesterol 161mg Pike
Saturated Fat 3.023g Pike
Omega-3 - DHA 0.081g Eel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.108g Eel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.095g Eel
Monounsaturated Fat 9.218g Eel
Polyunsaturated fat 1.214g Eel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Eel 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
65%
Eel
28%
Pike
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Eel
26%
Pike

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pike
Pike contains less Sodium (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pike
Pike is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 161mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pike
Pike is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.023g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pike
Pike is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Eel
Eel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Eel
Eel 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 ($)

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. Eel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174194/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.