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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, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3, while Whitefish has more Vitamin B1.
  • Pike covers your daily need of Vitamin B2 42% more than Whitefish.
  • Pike contains 4 times more Iron than Whitefish. While Pike contains 2.1mg of Iron, Whitefish contains only 0.47mg.

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
3
:
Contains more Iron +346.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.1%
Contains more Calcium +17.9%
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 10% 18% 30% 149% 36% 9% 35% 31% 12% 89%
Contains more Iron +346.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.1%
Contains more Calcium +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
3
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Contains more Vitamin A +556.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +71%
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 8% 0% 0% 0% 43% 36% 73% 52% 80% 13% 120% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +556.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +71%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pike
3
:
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +47.4%
Contains more Other +125.4%
Equal in Fats - 7.51
Equal in Water - 65.09
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 Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +47.4%
Contains more Other +125.4%
Equal in Fats - 7.51
Equal in Water - 65.09

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
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Whitefish Opinion
Net carbs 4.3g 0g Pike
Protein 16.6g 24.47g Whitefish
Fats 8g 7.51g Pike
Carbs 4.3g 0g Pike
Calories 156kcal 172kcal Whitefish
Calcium 28mg 33mg Whitefish
Iron 2.1mg 0.47mg Pike
Magnesium 42mg Whitefish
Phosphorus 412mg 346mg Pike
Potassium 406mg Whitefish
Sodium 65mg Pike
Zinc 1.27mg Whitefish
Copper 0.092mg Whitefish
Manganese 0.086mg Whitefish
Selenium 16.2µg Whitefish
Vitamin A 860IU 131IU Pike
Vitamin A RAE 39µg Whitefish
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.171mg Whitefish
Vitamin B2 0.7mg 0.154mg Pike
Vitamin B3 5mg 3.846mg Pike
Vitamin B5 0.865mg Whitefish
Vitamin B6 0.346mg Whitefish
Folate 17µg Whitefish
Vitamin B12 0.96µg Whitefish
Tryptophan 0.274mg Whitefish
Threonine 1.073mg Whitefish
Isoleucine 1.128mg Whitefish
Leucine 1.989mg Whitefish
Lysine 2.248mg Whitefish
Methionine 0.724mg Whitefish
Phenylalanine 0.955mg Whitefish
Valine 1.261mg Whitefish
Histidine 0.721mg Whitefish
Cholesterol 77mg Pike
Saturated Fat 1.162g Pike
Omega-3 - DHA 1.206g Whitefish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.406g Whitefish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.209g Whitefish
Monounsaturated Fat 2.559g Whitefish
Polyunsaturated fat 2.755g Whitefish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pike Whitefish
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
28%
Pike
35%
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 contains less Sodium?
Pike
Pike contains less Sodium (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pike
Pike is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
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 ($)
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. 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.