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Pike vs. Whitefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between pike and whitefish

  • Pike has more vitamin B2, iron, vitamin A, phosphorus, and vitamin B3, while whitefish has more vitamin B1.
  • Pike covers your daily need for vitamin B2, 42% more than whitefish.
  • Pike contains 7 times more vitamin A than whitefish. While pike contains 860IU of vitamin A, whitefish contains only 131IU.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, pike, northern, liver (Alaska Native) and Fish, whitefish, mixed species, 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 30% 9.9% 36% 18% 31% 35% 148% 8.5% 11% 88%
Contains more IronIron +346.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +19.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +17.9%

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% 0% 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 0% 13% 0% 0% 43% 36% 72% 52% 80% 120% 0% 13% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +71%
~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
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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
24% 8% 65% 3%
Protein: 24.47 g
Fats: 7.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.09 g
Other: 2.93 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +47.4%
Contains more OtherOther +125.4%
~equal in Fats ~7.51g
~equal in Water ~65.09g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pike Whitefish
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins 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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pike Whitefish DV% diff.
Vitamin B2 0.7mg 0.154mg 42%
Vitamin B12 0.96µg 40%
Selenium 16.2µg 29%
Vitamin B6 0.346mg 27%
Cholesterol 77mg 26%
Iron 2.1mg 0.47mg 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.755g 18%
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 17%
Protein 16.6g 24.47g 16%
Zinc 1.27mg 12%
Potassium 406mg 12%
Copper 0.092mg 10%
Magnesium 42mg 10%
Phosphorus 412mg 346mg 9%
Vitamin B3 5mg 3.846mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.171mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.559g 6%
Saturated fat 1.162g 5%
Vitamin A 39µg 4%
Manganese 0.086mg 4%
Folate 17µg 4%
Sodium 65mg 3%
Calories 156kcal 172kcal 1%
Calcium 28mg 33mg 1%
Carbs 4.3g 0g 1%
Fats 8g 7.51g 1%
Net carbs 4.3g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.274mg 0%
Threonine 1.073mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.128mg 0%
Leucine 1.989mg 0%
Lysine 2.248mg 0%
Methionine 0.724mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.955mg 0%
Valine 1.261mg 0%
Histidine 0.721mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.406g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 1.206g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.209g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pike Whitefish
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
22%
Pike
33%
Whitefish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pike
41%
Whitefish

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Whitefish
Whitefish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Whitefish
Whitefish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pike
Pike is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pike
Pike contains less Sodium (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pike
Pike is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.162g)
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 ($)

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. Whitefish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174246/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.