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Pike vs. Carp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are pike and carp different?

  • Pike is higher in vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin A, and iron; however, carp is richer in phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B2 for pike is 48% higher.
  • Pike contains 27 times more vitamin A than carp. While pike contains 860IU of vitamin A, carp contains only 32IU.

Fish, pike, northern, liver (Alaska Native) and Fish, carp, cooked, dry heat 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.
Pike
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 8.4% 0% 79% 0% 0% 177% 0% 0% 0%
Carp
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 27% 16% 38% 60% 24% 52% 228% 8.2% 6.5% 88%
Contains more IronIron +32.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +85.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +28.9%

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
2
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 25% 162% 94% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Carp
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 5.3% 3.3% 0% 0% 35% 16% 39% 52% 51% 184% 0% 13% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +138.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +40%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pike
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17% 8% 4% 70%
Protein: 16.6 g
Fats: 8 g
Carbs: 4.3 g
Water: 69.8 g
Other: 1.3 g
Carp
1
23% 7% 70%
Protein: 22.86 g
Fats: 7.17 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.63 g
Other: 0.34 g
Contains more FatsFats +11.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +282.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +37.7%
~equal in Water ~69.63g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pike Carp
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Pike Carp DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.47µg 61%
Vitamin B2 0.7mg 0.07mg 48%
Selenium 16.2µg 29%
Cholesterol 84mg 28%
Vitamin B3 5mg 2.1mg 18%
Zinc 1.9mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.219mg 17%
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 17%
Phosphorus 412mg 531mg 17%
Potassium 427mg 13%
Protein 16.6g 22.86g 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.835g 12%
Magnesium 38mg 9%
Copper 0.073mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 2.985g 7%
Iron 2.1mg 1.59mg 6%
Saturated fat 1.388g 6%
Folate 17µg 4%
Sodium 63mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.14mg 3%
Manganese 0.05mg 2%
Calcium 28mg 52mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 2%
Vitamin A 10µg 1%
Carbs 4.3g 0g 1%
Fats 8g 7.17g 1%
Calories 156kcal 162kcal 0%
Net carbs 4.3g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.256mg 0%
Threonine 1.002mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.054mg 0%
Leucine 1.858mg 0%
Lysine 2.1mg 0%
Methionine 0.677mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.893mg 0%
Valine 1.178mg 0%
Histidine 0.673mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.305g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.105g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pike Carp
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
22%
Pike
31%
Carp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pike
55%
Carp

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pike
Pike is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 84mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pike
Pike contains less Sodium (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pike
Pike is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.388g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pike
Pike is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Carp
Carp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Carp
Carp 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. Pike - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168021/nutrients
  2. Carp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174185/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.