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Pike vs. Atlantic Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pike and Atlantic Mackerel?

  • Pike is richer in Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Iron, yet Atlantic Mackerel is richer in Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1.
  • Pike's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 30% higher.
  • Pike has 2 times more Phosphorus than Atlantic Mackerel. Pike has 412mg of Phosphorus, while Atlantic Mackerel has 217mg.

We used Fish, pike, northern, liver (Alaska Native) and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, raw 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.
Contains more Calcium +133.3%
Contains more Iron +28.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +89.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 79% 0% 177% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 62% 55% 93% 28% 12% 18% 25% 2% 241%
Contains more Calcium +133.3%
Contains more Iron +28.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +89.9%

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.
Pike
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Contains more Vitamin A +415%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +124.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +76%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +81.6%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 31% 483% 2% 44% 72% 171% 52% 93% 1% 1089% 13%
Contains more Vitamin A +415%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +124.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +76%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +81.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +12%
Contains more Fats +73.6%
Contains more Other +204.6%
Equal in Water - 63.55
17% 8% 4% 70%
Protein: 16.6 g
Fats: 8 g
Carbs: 4.3 g
Water: 69.8 g
Other: 1.3 g
19% 14% 64% 4%
Protein: 18.6 g
Fats: 13.89 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.55 g
Other: 3.96 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +12%
Contains more Fats +73.6%
Contains more Other +204.6%
Equal in Water - 63.55

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pike Atlantic Mackerel Opinion
Net carbs 4.3g 0g Pike
Protein 16.6g 18.6g Atlantic Mackerel
Fats 8g 13.89g Atlantic Mackerel
Carbs 4.3g 0g Pike
Calories 156kcal 205kcal Atlantic Mackerel
Calcium 28mg 12mg Pike
Iron 2.1mg 1.63mg Pike
Magnesium 76mg Atlantic Mackerel
Phosphorus 412mg 217mg Pike
Potassium 314mg Atlantic Mackerel
Sodium 90mg Pike
Zinc 0.63mg Atlantic Mackerel
Copper 0.073mg Atlantic Mackerel
Manganese 0.015mg Atlantic Mackerel
Selenium 44.1µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin A 860IU 167IU Pike
Vitamin A RAE 50µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin E 1.52mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin D 643IU Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin D 16.1µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin C 0.4mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.176mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.7mg 0.312mg Pike
Vitamin B3 5mg 9.08mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.856mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.399mg Atlantic Mackerel
Folate 1µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B12 8.71µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin K 5µg Atlantic Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.208mg Atlantic Mackerel
Threonine 0.815mg Atlantic Mackerel
Isoleucine 0.857mg Atlantic Mackerel
Leucine 1.512mg Atlantic Mackerel
Lysine 1.708mg Atlantic Mackerel
Methionine 0.551mg Atlantic Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.726mg Atlantic Mackerel
Valine 0.958mg Atlantic Mackerel
Histidine 0.548mg Atlantic Mackerel
Cholesterol 70mg Pike
Saturated Fat 3.257g Pike
Omega-3 - DHA 1.401g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.898g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.212g Atlantic Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 5.456g Atlantic Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 3.35g Atlantic Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pike Atlantic Mackerel
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
28%
Pike
171%
Atlantic Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pike
54%
Atlantic Mackerel

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 - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pike
Pike is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pike
Pike is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.257g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pike
Pike is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()

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. Pike - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168021/nutrients
  2. Atlantic Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175119/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.