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Pike vs. Herring — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between pike and herring

  • Pike is richer than herring in vitamin B2, phosphorus, vitamin A, iron, and vitamin B3.
  • Pike covers your daily vitamin B2 needs 31% more than herring.
  • Pike has 7 times more vitamin A than herring. Pike has 860IU of vitamin A, while herring has 120IU.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, pike, northern, liver (Alaska Native) and Fish, herring, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat.

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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 29% 22% 37% 53% 39% 35% 130% 15% 5.2% 255%
Contains more IronIron +48.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +36%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +164.3%

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%
Herring
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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 2.3% 12% 27% 81% 28% 69% 77% 44% 80% 1643% 0.25% 9% 45%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +134.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +12%

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
23% 12% 64%
Protein: 23.03 g
Fats: 11.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.16 g
Other: 1.22 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +38.7%
Contains more FatsFats +44.9%
~equal in Water ~64.16g
~equal in Other ~1.22g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pike Herring DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 13.14µg 548%
Selenium 46.8µg 85%
Vitamin B2 0.7mg 0.299mg 31%
Vitamin D 214IU 27%
Vitamin D 5.4µg 27%
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 27%
Cholesterol 77mg 26%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.735g 18%
Phosphorus 412mg 303mg 16%
Vitamin B5 0.74mg 15%
Choline 83.3mg 15%
Protein 16.6g 23.03g 13%
Copper 0.118mg 13%
Saturated fat 2.615g 12%
Zinc 1.27mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 4.79g 12%
Potassium 419mg 12%
Magnesium 41mg 10%
Vitamin E 1.37mg 9%
Iron 2.1mg 1.41mg 9%
Fats 8g 11.59g 6%
Sodium 115mg 5%
Calcium 28mg 74mg 5%
Vitamin B3 5mg 4.124mg 5%
Vitamin A 36µg 4%
Folate 12µg 3%
Calories 156kcal 203kcal 2%
Manganese 0.04mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.112mg 1%
Carbs 4.3g 0g 1%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 1%
Net carbs 4.3g 0g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.258mg 0%
Threonine 1.01mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.061mg 0%
Leucine 1.872mg 0%
Lysine 2.115mg 0%
Methionine 0.682mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.899mg 0%
Valine 1.187mg 0%
Histidine 0.678mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.909g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 1.105g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.071g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pike Herring
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
163%
Herring
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pike
62%
Herring

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pike
Pike is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
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 - 115mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pike
Pike is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.615g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pike
Pike is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Herring
Herring is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Herring
Herring is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Herring - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175117/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.