Pike vs. Squid — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pike and squid different?
- Pike is higher in vitamin B3 and vitamin B1; however, squid is richer in iron, vitamin B2, phosphorus, and calcium.
- Daily need coverage for iron for squid is 109% higher.
- Pike contains 6 times more vitamin B1 than squid. While pike contains 0.1mg of vitamin B1, squid contains only 0.017mg.
Fish, pike, northern, liver (Alaska Native) and Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat are the varieties used in this article.
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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.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +542.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +416.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +40.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +488.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +128.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +147% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +471.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +162.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +95.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +158.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 5.4µg | 225% | |
| Selenium | 89.6µg | 163% | |
| Copper | 0.998mg | 111% | |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 10.84mg | 109% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.7mg | 1.729mg | 79% |
| Cholesterol | 224mg | 75% | |
| Sodium | 744mg | 32% | |
| Protein | 16.6g | 32.48g | 32% |
| Zinc | 3.46mg | 31% | |
| Phosphorus | 412mg | 580mg | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 203µg | 23% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.27mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 637mg | 19% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.9mg | 18% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 5mg | 2.189mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 180mg | 15% |
| Magnesium | 60mg | 14% | |
| Fats | 8g | 1.4g | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.209mg | 9% | |
| Vitamin C | 8.5mg | 9% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.017mg | 7% |
| Folate | 24µg | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.268g | 2% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.236g | 1% | |
| Carbs | 4.3g | 1.64g | 1% |
| Calories | 156kcal | 158kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.3g | 1.64g | N/A |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.162g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.364mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.398mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.414mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.287mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.427mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.733mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.164mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.419mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.624mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.078g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.132g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.012g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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%
104%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
185%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Squid is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pike is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 224mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pike contains less Sodium (difference - 744mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pike is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.236g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)