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Pike vs. Smelt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Pike and Smelt

  • Pike is richer than Smelt in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Iron, and Vitamin B1.
  • Pike covers your daily Vitamin B2 needs 43% more than Smelt.
  • Pike has 10 times more Vitamin B1 than Smelt. Pike has 0.1mg of Vitamin B1, while Smelt has 0.01mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, pike, northern, liver (Alaska Native) and Fish, smelt, rainbow, 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
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%
Smelt
7
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 27% 23% 33% 43% 59% 58% 126% 10% 117% 255%
Contains more IronIron +82.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +39.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +175%

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%
Smelt
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% 3.5% 0% 0% 2.5% 34% 33% 44% 39% 496% 0% 3.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1382.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +379.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +183.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~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
2
17% 8% 4% 70%
Protein: 16.6 g
Fats: 8 g
Carbs: 4.3 g
Water: 69.8 g
Other: 1.3 g
Smelt
3
23% 3% 73%
Protein: 22.6 g
Fats: 3.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.79 g
Other: 1.51 g
Contains more FatsFats +158.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +36.1%
Contains more OtherOther +16.2%
~equal in Water ~72.79g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pike Smelt Opinion
Calories 156kcal 124kcal Pike
Protein 16.6g 22.6g Smelt
Fats 8g 3.1g Pike
Net carbs 4.3g 0g Pike
Carbs 4.3g 0g Pike
Cholesterol 90mg Pike
Magnesium 38mg Smelt
Calcium 28mg 77mg Smelt
Potassium 372mg Smelt
Iron 2.1mg 1.15mg Pike
Copper 0.178mg Smelt
Zinc 2.12mg Smelt
Phosphorus 412mg 295mg Pike
Sodium 77mg Pike
Vitamin A 860IU 58IU Pike
Vitamin A RAE 17µg Smelt
Manganese 0.9mg Smelt
Selenium 46.8µg Smelt
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.01mg Pike
Vitamin B2 0.7mg 0.146mg Pike
Vitamin B3 5mg 1.766mg Pike
Vitamin B5 0.74mg Smelt
Vitamin B6 0.17mg Smelt
Vitamin B12 3.97µg Smelt
Folate 5µg Smelt
Saturated Fat 0.579g Pike
Monounsaturated Fat 0.822g Smelt
Polyunsaturated fat 1.135g Smelt
Tryptophan 0.253mg Smelt
Threonine 0.991mg Smelt
Isoleucine 1.041mg Smelt
Leucine 1.837mg Smelt
Lysine 2.076mg Smelt
Methionine 0.669mg Smelt
Phenylalanine 0.882mg Smelt
Valine 1.164mg Smelt
Histidine 0.665mg Smelt
Omega-3 - EPA 0.353g Smelt
Omega-3 - DHA 0.536g Smelt
Omega-3 - DPA 0.023g Smelt

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pike Smelt
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
50%
Smelt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pike
75%
Smelt

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Smelt
Smelt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pike
Pike is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pike
Pike contains less Sodium (difference - 77mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pike
Pike is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.579g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pike
Pike is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Smelt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175147/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.