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Squid vs. Pike — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Squid and Pike different?

  • Squid is higher in Iron, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Calcium, however, Pike is richer in Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Squid is 109% higher.
  • Squid contains 6 times more Calcium than Pike. While Squid contains 180mg of Calcium, Pike contains only 28mg.

Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Fish, pike, northern, liver (Alaska Native) are the varieties 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.
Squid
9
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1
Pike
Contains more Calcium +542.9%
Contains more Iron +416.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +40.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 407% 43% 249% 57% 98% 95% 333% 28% 489%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 79% 0% 177% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +542.9%
Contains more Iron +416.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +40.8%

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.
Squid
6
:
3
Pike
Contains more Vitamin B2 +147%
Contains more Vitamin A +27.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +488.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +128.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 41% 0% 0% 29% 5% 399% 42% 54% 63% 18% 676% 0%
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 B2 +147%
Contains more Vitamin A +27.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +488.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +128.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Squid
2
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3
Pike
Contains more Protein +95.7%
Contains more Other +158.5%
Contains more Fats +471.4%
Contains more Carbs +162.2%
Contains more Water +14.2%
32% 61% 3%
Protein: 32.48 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 1.64 g
Water: 61.12 g
Other: 3.36 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 +95.7%
Contains more Other +158.5%
Contains more Fats +471.4%
Contains more Carbs +162.2%
Contains more Water +14.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Squid Pike
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 Squid Pike Opinion
Net carbs 1.64g 4.3g Pike
Protein 32.48g 16.6g Squid
Fats 1.4g 8g Pike
Carbs 1.64g 4.3g Pike
Calories 158kcal 156kcal Squid
Calcium 180mg 28mg Squid
Iron 10.84mg 2.1mg Squid
Magnesium 60mg Squid
Phosphorus 580mg 412mg Squid
Potassium 637mg Squid
Sodium 744mg Pike
Zinc 3.46mg Squid
Copper 0.998mg Squid
Manganese 0.209mg Squid
Selenium 89.6µg Squid
Vitamin A 675IU 860IU Pike
Vitamin A RAE 203µg Squid
Vitamin C 8.5mg Squid
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.1mg Pike
Vitamin B2 1.729mg 0.7mg Squid
Vitamin B3 2.189mg 5mg Pike
Vitamin B5 0.9mg Squid
Vitamin B6 0.27mg Squid
Folate 24µg Squid
Vitamin B12 5.4µg Squid
Tryptophan 0.364mg Squid
Threonine 1.398mg Squid
Isoleucine 1.414mg Squid
Leucine 2.287mg Squid
Lysine 2.427mg Squid
Methionine 0.733mg Squid
Phenylalanine 1.164mg Squid
Valine 1.419mg Squid
Histidine 0.624mg Squid
Cholesterol 224mg Pike
Saturated Fat 0.236g Pike
Omega-3 - DHA 0.132g Squid
Omega-3 - EPA 0.078g Squid
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g Squid
Monounsaturated Fat 0.162g Squid
Polyunsaturated fat 0.268g Squid

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Squid Pike
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
110%
Squid
28%
Pike
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
185%
Squid
26%
Pike

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid
Squid is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pike
Pike contains less Sodium (difference - 744mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pike
Pike is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 224mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pike
Pike is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.236g)
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. Squid - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172010/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.