Pike vs. Salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between pike and salmon?
- Pike is higher in vitamin B2, phosphorus, iron, and vitamin A, yet salmon is higher in vitamin B1 and vitamin B3.
- Pike's daily need coverage for vitamin B2 is 43% more.
- Pike has 6 times more iron than salmon. While pike has 2.1mg of iron, salmon has only 0.34mg.
We used Fish, pike, northern, liver (Alaska Native) and Fish, salmon, Atlantic, farmed, cooked, dry heat 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 CalciumCalcium | +86.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +517.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +63.5% |
| 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.
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +418.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +240% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +60.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +62.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +33.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +54.4% |
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.8µg | 117% | |
| Selenium | 41.4µg | 75% | |
| Vitamin D | 526IU | 66% | |
| Vitamin D | 13.1µg | 66% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.647mg | 50% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.7mg | 0.135mg | 43% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.475mg | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.553g | 30% | |
| Phosphorus | 412mg | 252mg | 23% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 0.34mg | 22% |
| Cholesterol | 63mg | 21% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.34mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5mg | 8.045mg | 19% |
| Choline | 90.5mg | 16% | |
| Saturated fat | 2.397g | 11% | |
| Potassium | 384mg | 11% | |
| Protein | 16.6g | 22.1g | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.181g | 10% | |
| Folate | 34µg | 9% | |
| Vitamin A | 69µg | 8% | |
| Vitamin E | 1.14mg | 8% | |
| Fats | 8g | 12.35g | 7% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 7% | |
| Copper | 0.049mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin C | 3.7mg | 4% | |
| Zinc | 0.43mg | 4% | |
| Calories | 156kcal | 206kcal | 3% |
| Sodium | 61mg | 3% | |
| Manganese | 0.016mg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 28mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 4.3g | 0g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.3g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.248mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.969mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.018mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.796mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.03mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.654mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.863mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.139mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.651mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.69g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 1.457g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.17g | N/A |
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
22%
91%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
44%
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)