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Flatfish vs. Pike — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Flatfish and Pike different?

  • Pike has more Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1 than Flatfish.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 from Pike is 52% higher.

Fish, flatfish (flounder and sole species), 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.
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Pike
Contains more Calcium +12%
Contains more Iron +813%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 9% 16% 133% 18% 48% 11% 8% 3% 178%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 79% 0% 177% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +12%
Contains more Iron +813%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.3%

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.
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Pike
Contains more Vitamin A +2224.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +284.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2700%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +291.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 16% 105% 0% 7% 6% 24% 14% 27% 5% 164% 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 +2224.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +284.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2700%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +291.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Pike
Contains more Water +16.2%
Contains more Fats +237.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Protein - 16.6
Equal in Other - 1.3
15% 2% 81%
Protein: 15.24 g
Fats: 2.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 81.11 g
Other: 1.28 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 Water +16.2%
Contains more Fats +237.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Protein - 16.6
Equal in Other - 1.3

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Flatfish Pike Opinion
Net carbs 0g 4.3g Pike
Protein 15.24g 16.6g Pike
Fats 2.37g 8g Pike
Carbs 0g 4.3g Pike
Calories 86kcal 156kcal Pike
Calcium 25mg 28mg Pike
Iron 0.23mg 2.1mg Pike
Magnesium 22mg Flatfish
Phosphorus 309mg 412mg Pike
Potassium 197mg Flatfish
Sodium 363mg Pike
Zinc 0.39mg Flatfish
Copper 0.023mg Flatfish
Manganese 0.017mg Flatfish
Selenium 32.6µg Flatfish
Vitamin A 37IU 860IU Pike
Vitamin A RAE 12µg Flatfish
Vitamin E 0.77mg Flatfish
Vitamin D 139IU Flatfish
Vitamin D 3.5µg Flatfish
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.1mg Pike
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.7mg Pike
Vitamin B3 1.278mg 5mg Pike
Vitamin B5 0.227mg Flatfish
Vitamin B6 0.115mg Flatfish
Folate 6µg Flatfish
Vitamin B12 1.31µg Flatfish
Vitamin K 0.1µg Flatfish
Tryptophan 0.197mg Flatfish
Threonine 0.719mg Flatfish
Isoleucine 0.754mg Flatfish
Leucine 1.335mg Flatfish
Lysine 1.561mg Flatfish
Methionine 0.56mg Flatfish
Phenylalanine 0.624mg Flatfish
Valine 0.8mg Flatfish
Histidine 0.374mg Flatfish
Cholesterol 56mg Pike
Trans Fat 0.014g Pike
Saturated Fat 0.542g Pike
Omega-3 - DHA 0.132g Flatfish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.168g Flatfish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.034g Flatfish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.657g Flatfish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.459g Flatfish
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Flatfish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Flatfish 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
31%
Flatfish
28%
Pike
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Flatfish
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 - 363mg)
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 - 0.542g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pike
Pike is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flatfish
Flatfish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flatfish
Flatfish is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Flatfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174197/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.