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Pike vs. Skipjack tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Pike and Skipjack tuna

  • Pike is richer in Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Iron, and Vitamin B1, while Skipjack tuna is higher in Vitamin B3.
  • Skipjack tuna covers your daily Vitamin B3 needs 86% more than Pike.
  • Pike has 6 times more Vitamin B2 than Skipjack tuna. Pike has 0.7mg of Vitamin B2, while Skipjack tuna has 0.122mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, pike, northern, liver (Alaska Native) and Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, 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 31% 11% 46% 60% 37% 29% 122% 6.1% 2.5% 255%
Contains more IronIron +31.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +44.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +32.1%

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
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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 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 3.3% 3.6% 0% 0% 9.5% 28% 352% 29% 226% 274% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +163.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +473.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +275.1%
~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
28% 62% 8%
Protein: 28.21 g
Fats: 1.29 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.28 g
Other: 8.22 g
Contains more FatsFats +520.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +12.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +69.9%
Contains more OtherOther +532.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pike Skipjack tuna
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pike Skipjack tuna Opinion
Calories 156kcal 132kcal Pike
Protein 16.6g 28.21g Skipjack tuna
Fats 8g 1.29g Pike
Vitamin C 1mg Skipjack tuna
Net carbs 4.3g 0g Pike
Carbs 4.3g 0g Pike
Cholesterol 60mg Pike
Magnesium 44mg Skipjack tuna
Calcium 28mg 37mg Skipjack tuna
Potassium 522mg Skipjack tuna
Iron 2.1mg 1.6mg Pike
Copper 0.11mg Skipjack tuna
Zinc 1.05mg Skipjack tuna
Phosphorus 412mg 285mg Pike
Sodium 47mg Pike
Vitamin A 860IU 60IU Pike
Vitamin A 18µg Skipjack tuna
Manganese 0.019mg Skipjack tuna
Selenium 46.8µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.038mg Pike
Vitamin B2 0.7mg 0.122mg Pike
Vitamin B3 5mg 18.756mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B5 0.485mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B6 0.981mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B12 2.19µg Skipjack tuna
Folate 10µg Skipjack tuna
Saturated Fat 0.42g Pike
Monounsaturated Fat 0.243g Skipjack tuna
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g Skipjack tuna
Tryptophan 0.316mg Skipjack tuna
Threonine 1.237mg Skipjack tuna
Isoleucine 1.3mg Skipjack tuna
Leucine 2.293mg Skipjack tuna
Lysine 2.59mg Skipjack tuna
Methionine 0.835mg Skipjack tuna
Phenylalanine 1.101mg Skipjack tuna
Valine 1.453mg Skipjack tuna
Histidine 0.83mg Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0.091g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - DHA 0.237g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g Skipjack tuna

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pike Skipjack tuna
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
72%
Skipjack tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pike
60%
Skipjack tuna

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pike
Pike is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 60mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pike
Pike contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pike
Pike is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.42g)
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 - $8)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Skipjack tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172005/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.