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Pike vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Pike and Shrimp

  • Pike is higher in Vitamin B2, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1, however, Shrimp is richer in Calcium.
  • Pike's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 52% higher.
  • Pike has 7 times more Iron than Shrimp. While Pike has 2.1mg of Iron, Shrimp has only 0.32mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, pike, northern, liver (Alaska Native) and Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may have been previously frozen).

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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
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%
Shrimp
7
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 27% 15% 12% 86% 44% 131% 124% 6.4% 270%
Contains more IronIron +556.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +34.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +225%

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
4
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%
Shrimp
8
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% 18% 44% 3% 8% 5.5% 50% 31% 56% 208% 1% 18% 74%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2816.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +86.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pike
2
17% 8% 4% 70%
Protein: 16.6 g
Fats: 8 g
Carbs: 4.3 g
Water: 69.8 g
Other: 1.3 g
Shrimp
3
23% 2% 72% 2%
Protein: 22.78 g
Fats: 1.7 g
Carbs: 1.52 g
Water: 71.56 g
Other: 2.44 g
Contains more FatsFats +370.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +182.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +37.2%
Contains more OtherOther +87.7%
~equal in Water ~71.56g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pike Shrimp
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pike Shrimp Opinion
Calories 156kcal 119kcal Pike
Protein 16.6g 22.78g Shrimp
Fats 8g 1.7g Pike
Net carbs 4.3g 1.52g Pike
Carbs 4.3g 1.52g Pike
Cholesterol 211mg Pike
Vitamin D 4IU Shrimp
Magnesium 37mg Shrimp
Calcium 28mg 91mg Shrimp
Potassium 170mg Shrimp
Iron 2.1mg 0.32mg Pike
Copper 0.258mg Shrimp
Zinc 1.63mg Shrimp
Phosphorus 412mg 306mg Pike
Sodium 947mg Pike
Vitamin A 860IU 301IU Pike
Vitamin A 90µg Shrimp
Vitamin E 2.2mg Shrimp
Vitamin D 0.1µg Shrimp
Manganese 0.049mg Shrimp
Selenium 49.5µg Shrimp
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.032mg Pike
Vitamin B2 0.7mg 0.024mg Pike
Vitamin B3 5mg 2.678mg Pike
Vitamin B5 0.519mg Shrimp
Vitamin B6 0.242mg Shrimp
Vitamin B12 1.66µg Shrimp
Vitamin K 0.4µg Shrimp
Folate 24µg Shrimp
Trans Fat 0.035g Pike
Choline 135.4mg Shrimp
Saturated Fat 0.521g Pike
Monounsaturated Fat 0.361g Shrimp
Polyunsaturated fat 0.59g Shrimp
Tryptophan 0.26mg Shrimp
Threonine 0.904mg Shrimp
Isoleucine 1.05mg Shrimp
Leucine 1.95mg Shrimp
Lysine 2.172mg Shrimp
Methionine 0.665mg Shrimp
Phenylalanine 0.992mg Shrimp
Valine 1.067mg Shrimp
Histidine 0.501mg Shrimp
Omega-3 - EPA 0.135g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.141g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.012g Shrimp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pike Shrimp
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
40%
Shrimp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pike
74%
Shrimp

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Shrimp
Shrimp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shrimp
Shrimp is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pike
Pike is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 211mg)
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 - 947mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pike
Pike is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.521g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pike
Pike is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Pike
Pike is cheaper (difference - $7)

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. Shrimp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171971/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.