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Pike vs. Trout — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Pike and Trout

  • Pike is higher in Vitamin B2, Iron, and Phosphorus, however, Trout is richer in Vitamin B3.
  • Pike's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 46% higher.
  • Pike has 6 times more Iron than Trout. While Pike has 2.1mg of Iron, Trout has only 0.36mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, pike, northern, liver (Alaska Native) and Fish, trout, rainbow, farmed, 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%
Trout
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 9% 40% 14% 18% 15% 116% 8% 1.7% 153%
Contains more IronIron +483.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +52.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
~equal in Calcium ~30mg

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
2
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%
Trout
11
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 9.7% 18% 56% 570% 36% 25% 125% 119% 89% 514% 0.25% 9% 42%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +554.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +43%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +32.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pike
4
17% 8% 4% 70%
Protein: 16.6 g
Fats: 8 g
Carbs: 4.3 g
Water: 69.8 g
Other: 1.3 g
Trout
1
24% 7% 69%
Protein: 23.8 g
Fats: 7.38 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.72 g
Other: 0.1 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1200%
Contains more ProteinProtein +43.4%
~equal in Fats ~7.38g
~equal in Water ~68.72g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pike Trout
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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pike Trout Opinion
Calories 156kcal 168kcal Trout
Protein 16.6g 23.8g Trout
Fats 8g 7.38g Pike
Vitamin C 2.9mg Trout
Net carbs 4.3g 0g Pike
Carbs 4.3g 0g Pike
Cholesterol 70mg Pike
Vitamin D 759IU Trout
Magnesium 30mg Trout
Calcium 28mg 30mg Trout
Potassium 450mg Trout
Iron 2.1mg 0.36mg Pike
Copper 0.055mg Trout
Zinc 0.54mg Trout
Phosphorus 412mg 270mg Pike
Sodium 61mg Pike
Vitamin A 860IU 301IU Pike
Vitamin A 100µg Trout
Vitamin E 2.79mg Trout
Vitamin D 19µg Trout
Manganese 0.013mg Trout
Selenium 28.1µg Trout
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.143mg Trout
Vitamin B2 0.7mg 0.107mg Pike
Vitamin B3 5mg 6.646mg Trout
Vitamin B5 1.99mg Trout
Vitamin B6 0.386mg Trout
Vitamin B12 4.11µg Trout
Vitamin K 0.1µg Trout
Folate 12µg Trout
Trans Fat 0.056g Pike
Choline 77.6mg Trout
Saturated Fat 1.651g Pike
Monounsaturated Fat 2.363g Trout
Polyunsaturated fat 1.799g Trout
Tryptophan 0.279mg Trout
Threonine 1.092mg Trout
Isoleucine 1.148mg Trout
Leucine 2.025mg Trout
Lysine 2.287mg Trout
Methionine 0.738mg Trout
Phenylalanine 0.973mg Trout
Valine 1.283mg Trout
Histidine 0.733mg Trout
Omega-3 - EPA 0.259g Trout
Omega-3 - DHA 0.616g Trout
Omega-3 - DPA 0.109g Trout
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.047g Trout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pike Trout
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
124%
Trout
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pike
40%
Trout

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Trout
Trout is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Trout
Trout is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pike
Pike is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 70mg)
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 - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pike
Pike is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.651g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pike
Pike is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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. Trout - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173718/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.