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Pike vs. Cod — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between pike and cod?

  • Cod has less vitamin B2, phosphorus, iron, and vitamin B3 than pike.
  • Pike's daily need coverage for vitamin B2 is 48% higher.
  • Pike has 4 times more iron than cod. Pike has 2.1mg of iron, while cod has 0.49mg.

We used Fish, pike, northern, liver (Alaska Native) and Fish, cod, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat 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.
Pike
4
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%
Cod
Cod
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 4.2% 22% 18% 12% 16% 59% 10% 2.6% 205%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more IronIron +328.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +198.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%

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
3
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%
Cod
Cod
10
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 3.3% 4.7% 16% 18% 22% 18% 47% 11% 65% 131% 0.25% 6% 46%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +786.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +99%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pike
3
17% 8% 4% 70%
Protein: 16.6 g
Fats: 8 g
Carbs: 4.3 g
Water: 69.8 g
Other: 1.3 g
Cod
Cod
2
23% 76%
Protein: 22.83 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 75.92 g
Other: 0.39 g
Contains more FatsFats +830.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +233.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +37.5%
~equal in Water ~75.92g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pike Cod DV% diff.
Selenium 37.6µg 68%
Vitamin B2 0.7mg 0.079mg 48%
Vitamin B12 1.05µg 44%
Phosphorus 412mg 138mg 39%
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 22%
Iron 2.1mg 0.49mg 20%
Cholesterol 55mg 18%
Vitamin B3 5mg 2.513mg 16%
Choline 83.7mg 15%
Protein 16.6g 22.83g 12%
Fats 8g 0.86g 11%
Magnesium 42mg 10%
Potassium 244mg 7%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 6%
Vitamin D 46IU 6%
Zinc 0.58mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.81mg 5%
Copper 0.036mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.18mg 4%
Calories 156kcal 105kcal 3%
Sodium 78mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.292g 2%
Folate 8µg 2%
Vitamin A 14µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.088mg 1%
Saturated fat 0.168g 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Manganese 0.02mg 1%
Carbs 4.3g 0g 1%
Calcium 28mg 14mg 1%
Net carbs 4.3g 0g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.124g 0%
Tryptophan 0.256mg 0%
Threonine 1.001mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.052mg 0%
Leucine 1.856mg 0%
Lysine 2.097mg 0%
Methionine 0.676mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.891mg 0%
Valine 1.176mg 0%
Histidine 0.672mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.154g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pike Cod
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
30%
Cod
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pike
38%
Cod

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pike
Pike is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
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 - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pike
Pike is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.168g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pike
Pike is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Pike
Pike is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cod
Cod is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cod
Cod is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Cod - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171956/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.