Salmon vs. Pike — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Salmon and Pike?
- Salmon is higher in Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3, yet Pike is higher in Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Iron.
- Pike's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 43% more.
- Salmon has 3 times more Vitamin B1 than Pike. While Salmon has 0.34mg of Vitamin B1, Pike has only 0.1mg.
We used Fish, salmon, Atlantic, farmed, cooked, dry heat and Fish, pike, northern, liver (Alaska Native) types 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 PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +86.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +517.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +63.5% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +240% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +60.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +273.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +418.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +33.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +54.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +62.5% |
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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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 206kcal | 156kcal |
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| Protein | 22.1g | 16.6g |
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| Fats | 12.35g | 8g |
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| Vitamin C | 3.7mg |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 4.3g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 4.3g |
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| Cholesterol | 63mg |
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| Vitamin D | 526IU |
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| Magnesium | 30mg |
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| Calcium | 15mg | 28mg |
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| Potassium | 384mg |
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| Iron | 0.34mg | 2.1mg |
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| Copper | 0.049mg |
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| Zinc | 0.43mg |
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| Phosphorus | 252mg | 412mg |
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| Sodium | 61mg |
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| Vitamin A | 230IU | 860IU |
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| Vitamin A | 69µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.14mg |
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| Vitamin D | 13.1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.016mg |
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| Selenium | 41.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.34mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.135mg | 0.7mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 8.045mg | 5mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.475mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.647mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.8µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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| Folate | 34µg |
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| Choline | 90.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.397g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.181g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.553g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.248mg |
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| Threonine | 0.969mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.018mg |
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| Leucine | 1.796mg |
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| Lysine | 2.03mg |
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| Methionine | 0.654mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.863mg |
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| Valine | 1.139mg |
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| Histidine | 0.651mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.69g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 1.457g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.17g |
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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
106%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
44%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Salmon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pike is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pike is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pike contains less Sodium (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pike is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.397g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pike is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Pike is cheaper (difference - $13)