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Pike vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between pike and mackerel?

  • Pike is higher in vitamin B2, phosphorus, and iron, yet mackerel is higher in vitamin B3.
  • Pike's daily need coverage for vitamin B2 is 22% more.
  • Pike has 2 times more Vitamin B2 than mackerel. While pike has 0.7mg of Vitamin B2, mackerel has only 0.412mg.

We used Fish, pike, northern, liver (Alaska Native) and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, 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.
Pike
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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 69% 4.5% 35% 59% 31% 26% 119% 11% 2.6% 281%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +86.7%
Contains more IronIron +33.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +48.2%
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
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% 52% 0% 0% 25% 162% 94% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 1.3% 11% 0% 0% 40% 95% 128% 59% 106% 2375% 0% 1.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +377.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +69.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +59%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +37%
~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
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +31%
Contains more ProteinProtein +43.7%
Contains more FatsFats +122.6%
Contains more OtherOther +290%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pike Mackerel Opinion
Calories 156kcal 262kcal Mackerel
Protein 16.6g 23.85g Mackerel
Fats 8g 17.81g Mackerel
Vitamin C 0.4mg Mackerel
Net carbs 4.3g 0g Pike
Carbs 4.3g 0g Pike
Cholesterol 75mg Pike
Magnesium 97mg Mackerel
Calcium 28mg 15mg Pike
Potassium 401mg Mackerel
Iron 2.1mg 1.57mg Pike
Copper 0.094mg Mackerel
Zinc 0.94mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 412mg 278mg Pike
Sodium 83mg Pike
Vitamin A 860IU 180IU Pike
Vitamin A 54µg Mackerel
Manganese 0.02mg Mackerel
Selenium 51.6µg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.159mg Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.7mg 0.412mg Pike
Vitamin B3 5mg 6.85mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.99mg Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.46mg Mackerel
Vitamin B12 19µg Mackerel
Folate 2µg Mackerel
Saturated Fat 4.176g Pike
Monounsaturated Fat 7.006g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.267mg Mackerel
Threonine 1.045mg Mackerel
Isoleucine 1.099mg Mackerel
Leucine 1.938mg Mackerel
Lysine 2.19mg Mackerel
Methionine 0.706mg Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.931mg Mackerel
Valine 1.228mg Mackerel
Histidine 0.702mg Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.504g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DHA 0.699g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.106g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pike Mackerel
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
26%
Pike
217%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pike
64%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pike
Pike is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pike
Pike contains less Sodium (difference - 83mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pike
Pike is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.176g)
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 - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175120/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.