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Tuna vs. Pike — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Tuna and Pike

  • Tuna is higher in Vitamin B3, however, Pike is richer in Vitamin B2, Iron, and Phosphorus.
  • Tuna's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 107% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, tuna, yellowfin, fresh, cooked, dry heat and Fish, pike, northern, liver (Alaska Native).

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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.
Tuna
6
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4
Pike
Contains more Calcium +600%
Contains more Iron +128.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 35% 30% 143% 47% 8% 13% 15% 2% 591%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 79% 0% 177% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +600%
Contains more Iron +128.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.7%

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.
Tuna
10
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2
Pike
Contains more Vitamin B1 +34%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +341.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +1223.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +410.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 6% 60% 0% 34% 32% 414% 21% 240% 2% 294% 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 +34%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +341.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +1223.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +410.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tuna
1
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4
Pike
Contains more Protein +75.6%
Contains more Fats +1255.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 69.8
Equal in Other - 1.3
29% 69%
Protein: 29.15 g
Fats: 0.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.98 g
Other: 1.28 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 +75.6%
Contains more Fats +1255.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 69.8
Equal in Other - 1.3

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tuna 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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna Pike Opinion
Net carbs 0g 4.3g Pike
Protein 29.15g 16.6g Tuna
Fats 0.59g 8g Pike
Carbs 0g 4.3g Pike
Calories 130kcal 156kcal Pike
Calcium 4mg 28mg Pike
Iron 0.92mg 2.1mg Pike
Magnesium 42mg Tuna
Phosphorus 333mg 412mg Pike
Potassium 527mg Tuna
Sodium 54mg Pike
Zinc 0.45mg Tuna
Copper 0.043mg Tuna
Manganese 0.013mg Tuna
Selenium 108.2µg Tuna
Vitamin A 65IU 860IU Pike
Vitamin A RAE 22µg Tuna
Vitamin E 0.29mg Tuna
Vitamin D 82IU Tuna
Vitamin D 2µg Tuna
Vitamin B1 0.134mg 0.1mg Tuna
Vitamin B2 0.137mg 0.7mg Pike
Vitamin B3 22.07mg 5mg Tuna
Vitamin B5 0.334mg Tuna
Vitamin B6 1.038mg Tuna
Folate 2µg Tuna
Vitamin B12 2.35µg Tuna
Vitamin K 0.1µg Tuna
Tryptophan 0.313mg Tuna
Threonine 1.224mg Tuna
Isoleucine 1.287mg Tuna
Leucine 2.27mg Tuna
Lysine 2.565mg Tuna
Methionine 0.827mg Tuna
Phenylalanine 1.091mg Tuna
Valine 1.438mg Tuna
Histidine 0.822mg Tuna
Cholesterol 47mg Pike
Trans Fat 0.02g Pike
Saturated Fat 0.205g Pike
Omega-3 - DHA 0.105g Tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0.015g Tuna
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g Tuna
Monounsaturated Fat 0.138g Tuna
Polyunsaturated fat 0.175g Tuna
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Tuna

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tuna Pike
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
92%
Tuna
28%
Pike
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Tuna
26%
Pike

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tuna
Tuna is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tuna
Tuna 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 - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pike
Pike is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pike
Pike is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.205g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pike
Pike is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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. Tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172006/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.