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Pike vs. Yellowtail — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Pike and Yellowtail

  • Pike has more Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Iron, however, Yellowtail is higher in Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1.
  • Pike covers your daily Vitamin B2 needs 50% more than Yellowtail.
  • Yellowtail contains 3 times less Iron than Pike. Pike contains 2.1mg of Iron, while Yellowtail contains 0.63mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, pike, northern, liver (Alaska Native) and Fish, yellowtail, 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
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 27% 8.7% 47% 24% 19% 18% 86% 6.5% 2.5% 255%
Contains more IronIron +233.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +105%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
~equal in Calcium ~29mg

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%
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% 6.2% 0% 0% 44% 12% 163% 41% 43% 156% 0% 3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +726.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1272.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +74.4%
~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
30% 7% 67%
Protein: 29.67 g
Fats: 6.72 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more FatsFats +19%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +-134.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +78.7%
~equal in Water ~67.33g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pike Yellowtail Opinion
Calories 156kcal 187kcal Yellowtail
Protein 16.6g 29.67g Yellowtail
Fats 8g 6.72g Pike
Vitamin C 2.9mg Yellowtail
Net carbs 4.3g 0g Pike
Carbs 4.3g 0g Pike
Cholesterol 71mg Pike
Magnesium 38mg Yellowtail
Calcium 28mg 29mg Yellowtail
Potassium 538mg Yellowtail
Iron 2.1mg 0.63mg Pike
Copper 0.058mg Yellowtail
Zinc 0.67mg Yellowtail
Phosphorus 412mg 201mg Pike
Sodium 50mg Pike
Vitamin A 860IU 104IU Pike
Vitamin A 31µg Yellowtail
Manganese 0.019mg Yellowtail
Selenium 46.8µg Yellowtail
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.175mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B2 0.7mg 0.051mg Pike
Vitamin B3 5mg 8.718mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B5 0.681mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B6 0.185mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B12 1.25µg Yellowtail
Folate 4µg Yellowtail
Tryptophan 0.332mg Yellowtail
Threonine 1.301mg Yellowtail
Isoleucine 1.367mg Yellowtail
Leucine 2.411mg Yellowtail
Lysine 2.725mg Yellowtail
Methionine 0.878mg Yellowtail
Phenylalanine 1.158mg Yellowtail
Valine 1.528mg Yellowtail
Histidine 0.873mg Yellowtail

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pike Yellowtail
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
37%
Yellowtail
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pike
49%
Yellowtail

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pike
Pike is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 71mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pike
Pike contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
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 contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat ( 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. Yellowtail - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174248/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.