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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, Iron, and Vitamin B3.
  • Pike covers your daily Vitamin B2 needs 31% more than Herring.

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
3
:
Contains more Iron +48.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +36%
Contains more Calcium +164.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 79% 0% 177% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 53% 30% 130% 37% 15% 35% 40% 6% 256%
Contains more Iron +48.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +36%
Contains more Calcium +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
3
:
Contains more Vitamin A +616.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +134.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 52% 0% 0% 0% 25% 162% 94% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 28% 162% 3% 28% 69% 78% 45% 81% 9% 1643% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +616.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +134.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pike
3
:
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +38.7%
Contains more Fats +44.9%
Equal in Water - 64.16
Equal in Other - 1.22
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 Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +38.7%
Contains more Fats +44.9%
Equal in Water - 64.16
Equal in Other - 1.22

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 Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 4.3g 0g Pike
Protein 16.6g 23.03g Herring
Fats 8g 11.59g Herring
Carbs 4.3g 0g Pike
Calories 156kcal 203kcal Herring
Calcium 28mg 74mg Herring
Iron 2.1mg 1.41mg Pike
Magnesium 41mg Herring
Phosphorus 412mg 303mg Pike
Potassium 419mg Herring
Sodium 115mg Pike
Zinc 1.27mg Herring
Copper 0.118mg Herring
Manganese 0.04mg Herring
Selenium 46.8µg Herring
Vitamin A 860IU 120IU Pike
Vitamin A RAE 36µg Herring
Vitamin E 1.37mg Herring
Vitamin D 214IU Herring
Vitamin D 5.4µg Herring
Vitamin C 0.7mg Herring
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.112mg Herring
Vitamin B2 0.7mg 0.299mg Pike
Vitamin B3 5mg 4.124mg Pike
Vitamin B5 0.74mg Herring
Vitamin B6 0.348mg Herring
Folate 12µg Herring
Vitamin B12 13.14µg Herring
Vitamin K 0.1µg Herring
Tryptophan 0.258mg Herring
Threonine 1.01mg Herring
Isoleucine 1.061mg Herring
Leucine 1.872mg Herring
Lysine 2.115mg Herring
Methionine 0.682mg Herring
Phenylalanine 0.899mg Herring
Valine 1.187mg Herring
Histidine 0.678mg Herring
Cholesterol 77mg Pike
Saturated Fat 2.615g Pike
Omega-3 - DHA 1.105g Herring
Omega-3 - EPA 0.909g Herring
Omega-3 - DPA 0.071g Herring
Monounsaturated Fat 4.79g Herring
Polyunsaturated fat 2.735g Herring

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pike Herring
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
28%
Pike
179%
Herring
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pike
62%
Herring

Comparison summary

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 Cholesterol?
Pike
Pike is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
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.