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Pike vs. Whelk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pike and Whelk different?

  • Pike is richer in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus, while Whelk is higher in Iron, and Calcium.
  • Whelk covers your daily need of Iron 100% more than Pike.
  • Pike contains 3 times more Vitamin B2 than Whelk. Pike contains 0.7mg of Vitamin B2, while Whelk contains 0.214mg.

Fish, pike, northern, liver (Alaska Native) and Mollusks, whelk, unspecified, cooked, moist heat types were 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.
Pike
2
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8
Whelk
Contains more Phosphorus +46.1%
Contains more Calcium +303.6%
Contains more Iron +379%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 79% 0% 177% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 378% 123% 121% 62% 54% 89% 687% 117% 489%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.1%
Contains more Calcium +303.6%
Contains more Iron +379%

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
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5
Whelk
Contains more Vitamin A +430.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +104.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +227.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +150.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 52% 0% 0% 0% 25% 162% 94% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 0% 0% 23% 13% 50% 38% 24% 150% 9% 2268% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +430.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +104.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +227.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +150.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pike
2
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3
Whelk
Contains more Fats +900%
Contains more Water +118.1%
Contains more Protein +187.2%
Contains more Carbs +260.9%
Contains more Other +207.7%
17% 8% 4% 70%
Protein: 16.6 g
Fats: 8 g
Carbs: 4.3 g
Water: 69.8 g
Other: 1.3 g
48% 16% 32% 4%
Protein: 47.68 g
Fats: 0.8 g
Carbs: 15.52 g
Water: 32 g
Other: 4 g
Contains more Fats +900%
Contains more Water +118.1%
Contains more Protein +187.2%
Contains more Carbs +260.9%
Contains more Other +207.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pike Whelk Opinion
Net carbs 4.3g 15.52g Whelk
Protein 16.6g 47.68g Whelk
Fats 8g 0.8g Pike
Carbs 4.3g 15.52g Whelk
Calories 156kcal 275kcal Whelk
Calcium 28mg 113mg Whelk
Iron 2.1mg 10.06mg Whelk
Magnesium 172mg Whelk
Phosphorus 412mg 282mg Pike
Potassium 694mg Whelk
Sodium 412mg Pike
Zinc 3.26mg Whelk
Copper 2.06mg Whelk
Manganese 0.89mg Whelk
Selenium 89.6µg Whelk
Vitamin A 860IU 162IU Pike
Vitamin A RAE 49µg Whelk
Vitamin C 6.8mg Whelk
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.049mg Pike
Vitamin B2 0.7mg 0.214mg Pike
Vitamin B3 5mg 1.995mg Pike
Vitamin B5 0.4mg Whelk
Vitamin B6 0.65mg Whelk
Folate 11µg Whelk
Vitamin B12 18.14µg Whelk
Tryptophan 0.618mg Whelk
Threonine 2.136mg Whelk
Isoleucine 1.655mg Whelk
Leucine 3.807mg Whelk
Lysine 2.93mg Whelk
Methionine 1.205mg Whelk
Phenylalanine 1.648mg Whelk
Valine 2.075mg Whelk
Histidine 0.977mg Whelk
Cholesterol 130mg Pike
Saturated Fat 0.062g Pike
Omega-3 - DHA 0.012g Whelk
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g Whelk
Monounsaturated Fat 0.056g Whelk
Polyunsaturated fat 0.046g Whelk

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pike Whelk
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
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
28%
Pike
215%
Whelk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pike
215%
Whelk

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Whelk
Whelk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pike
Pike contains less Sodium (difference - 412mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pike
Pike is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 130mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pike
Pike is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.062g)
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 ($)
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. Whelk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171984/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.