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Sockeye salmon vs. Pike — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Sockeye salmon and Pike?

  • Sockeye salmon is richer in Vitamin B3, yet Pike is richer in Vitamin B2, Iron, and Phosphorus.
  • Pike's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 35% higher.
  • Sockeye salmon has 2 times more Vitamin B3 than Pike. Sockeye salmon has 10.123mg of Vitamin B3, while Pike has 5mg.

We used Fish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat and Fish, pike, northern, liver (Alaska Native) types in this comparison.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +154.5%
Contains more Iron +303.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 20% 26% 131% 39% 12% 15% 26% 2% 194%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 79% 0% 177% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +154.5%
Contains more Iron +303.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.1%

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.
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Pike
Contains more Vitamin B1 +57%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +102.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +345.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +184.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 20% 501% 0% 40% 57% 190% 77% 191% 6% 559% 1%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +57%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +102.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +345.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +184.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +59.5%
Contains more Fats +43.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +109.7%
Equal in Water - 69.8
26% 6% 67%
Protein: 26.48 g
Fats: 5.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0.62 g
17% 8% 4% 70%
Protein: 16.6 g
Fats: 8 g
Carbs: 4.3 g
Water: 69.8 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more Protein +59.5%
Contains more Fats +43.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +109.7%
Equal in Water - 69.8

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sockeye salmon Pike Opinion
Net carbs 0g 4.3g Pike
Protein 26.48g 16.6g Sockeye salmon
Fats 5.57g 8g Pike
Carbs 0g 4.3g Pike
Calories 156kcal 156kcal
Calcium 11mg 28mg Pike
Iron 0.52mg 2.1mg Pike
Magnesium 36mg Sockeye salmon
Phosphorus 305mg 412mg Pike
Potassium 436mg Sockeye salmon
Sodium 92mg Pike
Zinc 0.55mg Sockeye salmon
Copper 0.076mg Sockeye salmon
Manganese 0.013mg Sockeye salmon
Selenium 35.5µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin A 193IU 860IU Pike
Vitamin A RAE 58µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin E 0.99mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin D 670IU Sockeye salmon
Vitamin D 16.7µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B1 0.157mg 0.1mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B2 0.246mg 0.7mg Pike
Vitamin B3 10.123mg 5mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B5 1.274mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B6 0.827mg Sockeye salmon
Folate 7µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B12 4.47µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin K 0.1µg Sockeye salmon
Tryptophan 0.335mg Sockeye salmon
Threonine 1.247mg Sockeye salmon
Isoleucine 1.274mg Sockeye salmon
Leucine 2.185mg Sockeye salmon
Lysine 2.574mg Sockeye salmon
Methionine 0.858mg Sockeye salmon
Phenylalanine 1.086mg Sockeye salmon
Valine 1.461mg Sockeye salmon
Histidine 0.711mg Sockeye salmon
Cholesterol 61mg Pike
Trans Fat 0.023g Pike
Saturated Fat 0.969g Pike
Omega-3 - DHA 0.56g Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.299g Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.093g Sockeye salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 1.864g Sockeye salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 1.327g Sockeye salmon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g Sockeye salmon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sockeye salmon Pike
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet Equal
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
137%
Sockeye salmon
28%
Pike
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Sockeye salmon
26%
Pike

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
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 - 92mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pike
Pike is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pike
Pike is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.969g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pike
Pike is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Pike
Pike is cheaper (difference - $13)

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. Sockeye salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173692/nutrients
  2. Pike - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168021/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.