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    Northern pike facts and nutritional value

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    Northern pike (Esox Lucius) also known as Pike, American pike, Great northern pike, Common pike, Great Lakes pike, Snot rocket, Grass pike, snake, Slough shark and Slough snake, is a long and slender fish of the family Esocidae. It is inherent to North America and Eurasia. They are also available in Labrador west, Alaska, Nebraska Pennsylvannia and Missouri. It is a carnivorous fish whose prey is frogs, waterfowl, crayfish, minnows, muskrats, mice and ducklings. They are usually found in brackish and fresh waters. The world record of Northern pike measures about 25 kg or 55 lb. was caught in Lake of Greffern (Germany) by Lothar Louis in 16 October, 1986.

    Description

    Northern pike grows upto the length of 70-120 cm (28-47 inches). It has long and slender body with flat snout. The eyes are bright yellow. It has olive green body and yellow to white belly. Female Northern pike lays about 100000 eggs. The spawning takes place in spring when the temperature of water reach to 48 degree Fahrenheit. The eggs are yellow to orange of 2.5-3 mm (0.098-0.118 inches) in diameter. The sticky eggs hatch after two weeks. It grows rapidly in first two years and reaches sexual maturity between the age of 3 and 5. In average, it could live upto 7 years in wild. They are found in the fresh water of Northern Hemisphere that includes Europe, Russia and North America.

    Nutritional value

    0.5 fillets of cooked Northern pike covers 113.1 g of moisture, 175 calories, 38.27 g of protein, 1.36 g of total lipid fat and 2.39 g of ash. It also contains the nutrients such as 3.56 µg of Vitamin B12, 1.764 g of Isoleucine, 3.514 g of Lysine, 0.429 g of tryptophan, 1.677 g of threonine, 1.972 g of valine, 1.127 g of histidine, 3.111 g of leucine, 38.27 g of protein, 437 mg of phosphorus, 25.1 µg of selenium, 4.34 mg of niacin, 1.349 mg of Vitamin B5, 0.48 mg of manganese, 0.209 mg of Vitamin B6, 62 mg of magnesium, 1.1 mg of Iron, 1.33 mg of Zinc, 113 mg of Calcium, 0.101 mg of Copper and 513 mg of Potassium.

    Health Benefits of Northern pike

    Northern pike has elongated body as well as head. The body has the color of light green or dark green. The underside part is white to yellowish. The yellow or gold spots are irregular. The presence of broad and flat snout resembles duck bill. The mouth has sharp teeth. Northern pike is loaded with various health benefits such as:

    1. Cures anemia

    Vitamin B12 helps to treat anemia such as megaloblastic anemia and pernicious anemia. It replenish Intrinsic factor that is essential for the maintenance of blood normality. (1)

    1. Strengthen immunity

    Protein is essential for the formation of immunity power that acts as a self-defense against diseases and infections. Antibodies detect and eliminate foreign elements such as antigens. (2)

    1. Bone structure

    Phosphorus is essential for the growth and maintains teeth as well as bone health. It works with calcium for creating bone health. It promotes the gum health along with tooth enamel. It provides relief from the conditions such as bone loss and loss of mineral density. The recent study shows that phosphorus is associated with heart health and prevents the conditions such as cardiovascular diseases. (3) (4)

    1. Support digestive health

    Vitamin B3 supports the functions of digestive health, promotes appetite, assists nerve function and provides glowing skin. (5)

    1. Reduce stress

    Pantothenic acid helps to lower stress and mental conditions such as depression, anxiety and keeps the mind fit. It regulates hormones which are responsible for these conditions. (6)

    1. Level of sugar

    Manganese helps to control the sugar level in blood. It prevents diabetes. It normalizes the secretion and synthesis of insulin. Manganese controls the uncertain drop in blood sugar. (7)

    1. Skin ailments

    Vitamin B6 helps to maintain the skin health and treats the skin conditions such as dandruff, eczema, acne, dry skin, psoriasis, melanoma and hair loss. (8)

    1. Prevent Cramps

    Magnesium cures kidney stress; relax back muscles and muscular tension. It assists body in absorbing calcium that helps to heal the bones faster. Its deficiency could lead to the cramp in legs and general fatigue. The intake of magnesium supplements treats the chronic leg cramps. (9)

    1. Hemoglobin production

    Iron is essential for the formation of hemoglobin. It provides dark shade to blood and helps to transport oxygen to body cells. As the human beings lose blood through internal and external injuries, extra hemoglobin is essential. Women are more likely to suffer from anemia as they lose blood during menstruation. (10) (11)

    1. Treat obesity

    Calcium maintains the weight of female and male.  It releases parathyroid hormone that promotes bones to release in the blood stream. It promotes the fat production and prevent the break down which is the cause for obese. One should intake adequate amount of calcium only to obtain the health benefits not more. (12)

    Precautions                                                                                                 

    • The scales should be carefully removed before consumption.
    • We should limit its consumption.
    • The mercury effects such as trembling hands, numbness, tingling tongues, lips, fingers and toes could be experienced.
    • The raw consumption of fish should be avoided.

    How to Eat         

    It could be deep fried, boiled, grilled or added to soups and stews.

    Other Facts        

    • The size of 150 cm (59 inch) long and weight upto 25 kg (55 lb.) are rarely found.
    • The heaviest Northern pike measures about 147 cm (58 inch) long and weighs 31 kg (68 lb.).
    • The longest Northern pike was 152 cm (60 inch) long which weighs 28 kg (62 lb.).
    • Northern pike is the state fish of North Dakota.
    • They are regarded as ambush predators.
    • It could swim upto 8 or 10 miles in an hour.
    • Female weighs above 18 pounds.
    • The Northern pike that made world record was caught in Germany.
    • They do not require nest for its eggs.
    • The oldest pike lives upto 25 years in its natural habitat.
    • Humans are the predators of adult pike.
    • The mouth has a shape of duck bill.
    • The largest female pike lays upto 250000-500000 eggs.
    • Typically, it reaches to sexual maturity in 3 years.

    Northern pike facts

    Northern pike is long with slender body of olive green and yellowish to white belly. The sides of fish have the spots of light color which match the color of belly. It has flattened and long snout. The mouth consists of sharp teeth. They are found in freshwater, deep lakes, shallow ponds and muddy rivers. The color ranges from green, olive green, brown with yellowish or bean shaped spots. It is white to cream underside. It has soft dorsal fin placed near tail fin. The spawning occurs in spring when water temperature reaches from 4 to 7 degree Celsius. The female pike lays about 100,000 eggs. Females become sexually mature at 3-4 years and males at 2-3 years.

    Northern pike facts and nutritional value Quick Facts
    Name: Northern pike facts and nutritional value
    Scientific Name: Esox lucius
    Origin North America, Eurasia. They are available in Labrador west, Alaska, Nebraska Pennsylvannia, Missouri.
    Colors Olive green
    Shapes Long, slender, flat snout, Length: 70-120 cm (28-47 inches)
    Calories 175 Kcal./cup
    Major nutrients Vitamin B-12 (148.33%)
    Isoleucine (105.50%)
    Lysine (105.08%)
    Tryptophan (97.50%)
    Threonine (95.28%)
    Health benefits Cures anemia, Strengthen immunity, Bone structure, Support digestive health, Reduce stress
    Name Northern pike facts and nutritional value
    Scientific Name Esox lucius
    Native North America, Eurasia

    They are available in Labrador west, Alaska, Nebraska Pennsylvannia, Missouri.

    Common/English Name Pike, American pike, Great northern pike, Common pike, Great Lakes pike, Snot rocket, Grass pike, snake, Slough shark, Slough snake, Slimer, Northern, Gator, Jackfish, Jack, Sharptooth McGraw, hammer handle, Mr. Toothy, Pointy nose, Long head, Snot rocket
    Name in Other Languages Cree: Cinosa, Cinusèw, Cinoseo, Tchinouchao;
    Czech: Stika obecna;
    Danish: Almindelig gedde, Gedde;
    Dutch: Snoek;
    Finnish: Hauki;
    French: Grand brochet, Brochet, bec, Bec de canard, Becquet, Beked, Brochet commun, Brochet du nord, Brochet européen, Brouchet, Brouchetta, Brouché, Buché, Hecht, Lanceron, Lancerons, Poignard, Poignards, Sifflet;
    Gaelic/Irish: Lius;
    German: Heichit, Hecht, Bunthecht, Europäischer Hecht, Flußhecht, Grashecht, Hechten, Heekt, Hengste, Höcht, Scheckhecht, Schnock, Schnuck, Schnöck, Snook; 
    Greek: Toúrna, Zoúrna (Ζούρνα), Toúrna (Τούρνα);
    Hungarian: Csuka;
    Icelandic: Gedda;
    Italian: Luccio;
    Japanese: Kawakamasu;
    Persian: Ordak Mahi, Ordakmahi, Shook Chehkhab;
    Polish: Szczupak;
    Portuguese: Lúcio;
    Rumanian: Stiuca, Marlita;
    Russian: Shtschuka;
    Serbo-Croat: Stuka;
    Slovak: Stuka obycajná;
    Slovene: Scuka;
    Spanish: Lúcio, Esox lucius;
    Swedish: Gädda;
    Turkish: Turna baligi;
    Bulgarian: Shtuka,
    Chinese: Báibān gǒu yú (白斑狗鱼);
    Estonian: Haug;
    Inuktitut: Hiulik, Idlûlukak, Idl˚lukak, Ihok, Kikiyuk, Kiqyôq, She, sheoak, Siilik, Siolik, Siulik, Siun, Sjulik, Tchukvak;
    Latvian: lidaka;
    Lithuanian: lydeka;
    Norwegian: Gjedde;
    Serbian: Stuka;
    Welsh: Penhwyad
    Diet Carnivorous, frogs, waterfowl, crayfish, minnows, muskrats, mice, ducklings
    Lifespan 20 years
    Eyes Bright yellow
    Shape & size Long, slender, flat snout, Length: 70-120 cm (28-47 inches)
    Color Olive green
    Belly Yellow to white
    Eggs Yellow to orange; Diameter: 2.5-3 mm (0.098-0.118 inches)
    Major Nutritions Vitamin B-12 (Cobalamine) 3.56 µg (148.33%)
    Isoleucine 1.764 g (105.50%)
    Lysine 3.514 g (105.08%)
    Tryptophan 0.429 g (97.50%)
    Threonine 1.677 g (95.28%)
    Valine 1.972 g (93.37%)
    Histidine 1.127 g (91.48%)
    Leucine 3.111 g (84.17%)
    Protein 38.27 g (76.54%)
    Phosphorus, P 437 mg (62.43%)
    Health Benefits
    • Cures anemia
    • Strengthen immunity
    • Bone structure
    • Support digestive health
    • Reduce stress
    • Level of sugar
    • Skin ailments
    • Prevent Cramps
    • Hemoglobin production
    • Treat obesity
    Calories in 0.5 fillet (155 gm) 175 Kcal.
    Precautions
    • Remove scales before consumption.
    • We should limit its intake.
    • The excessive consumption leads to the experience of mercury effects such as trembling hands, numbness, tingling tongues, lips, fingers and toes.
    • Avoid the raw consumption of fish.
    How to Eat It could be deep fried, boiled, grilled or added to soups and stews.
    Other Facts
    • The heaviest Northern pike weighs 31 kg (68 lb.).
    • The longest Northern pike was 152 cm (60 inch).
    • They are ambush predators.
    • It could swim upto 8 or 10 miles in an hour.
    • Female pike weighs more than 18 pounds.
    • Only humans are the predators of adult pike.
    • It reach to maturity in 3 years.

     

    References:

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northern_pike 

    https://forum.americanexpedition.us/northern-pike-information-facts-photos-and-fishing-tips 

    http://dnr2.maryland.gov/fisheries/Pages/Fish-Facts.aspx?fishname=Northern%20Pike 

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    Northern pike Scientific Classification

    Scientific Name: Esox lucius

    Rank Scientific Name & (Common Name)
    Kingdom Animalia
    Subkingdom Bilateria
    Infrakingdom Deuterostomia
    Phylum Chordata
    Subphylum Vertebrata
    Infraphylum Gnathostomata
    Superorder Protacanthopterygii
    Order Esociformes
    Family Esocidae
    Genus Esox (the pikes)
    Species Esox lucius
    Superclass Osteichthyes
    Class Actinopterygii
    Sub Class Neopterygii 
    Infra class Teleostei
    • Cooked
    • Raw
    Nutritional value of Fish, pike, northern, cooked, dry heat
    Serving Size: 0.5 fillet, 155 g

    Calories 175 Kcal. Calories from Fat 12.24 Kcal.

     

    Proximity Amount % DV
    Water 113.1 g N/D
    Energy 175 Kcal N/D
    Energy 733 kJ N/D
    Protein 38.27 g 76.54%
    Total Fat (lipid) 1.36 g 3.89%
    Ash 2.39 g N/D

     
    Minerals Amount % DV
    Calcium, Ca 113 mg 11.30%
    Iron, Fe 1.1 mg 13.75%
    Magnesium, Mg 62 mg 14.76%
    Phosphorus, P 437 mg 62.43%
    Potassium, K 513 mg 10.91%
    Sodium, Na 76 mg 5.07%
    Zinc, Zn 1.33 mg 12.09%
    Copper, Cu 0.101 mg 11.22%
    Manganese, Mn 0.48 mg 20.87%
    Selenium, Se 25.1 µg 45.64%


     
    Vitamins Amount % DV
    Water soluble Vitamins
    Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) 0.104 mg 8.67%
    Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) 0.119 mg 9.15%
    Vitamin B3 (Niacin) 4.34 mg 27.13%
    Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid) 1.349 mg 26.98%
    Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) 0.209 mg 16.08%
    Vitamin B9 (Folate) 26 µg 6.50%
    Folic Acid 0 µg N/D
    Folate, food 26 µg N/D
    Folate, DEF 26 µg N/D
    Vitamin B-12 (Cobalamine) 3.56 µg 148.33%
    Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid) 5.9 mg 6.56%
    Fat soluble Vitamins
    Vitamin A, RAE 37 µg 5.29%
    Vitamin A, IU 126 IU N/D
    Retinol 37 µg N/D

     
    Lipids Amount % DV
    Fatty acids, total saturated 0.234 g N/D
    Lauric acid (dodecanoic acid) 12:00 0.002 g N/D
    Myristic acid  14:00(Tetradecanoic acid) 0.036 g N/D
    Palmitic acid 16:00 (Hexadecanoic acid) 0.155 g N/D
    Stearic acid 18:00 (Octadecanoic acid) 0.036 g N/D
    Fatty acids, total monounsaturated 0.312 g N/D
    Palmitoleic acid 16:1 (hexadecenoic acid) 0.112 g N/D
    Oleic acid 18:1 (octadecenoic acid) 0.157 g N/D
    Gadoleic acid 20:1 (eicosenoic acid) 0.026 g N/D
    Erucic acid 22:1 (docosenoic acid) 0.009 g N/D
    Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated 0.401 g N/D
    Linoleic acid 18:2 (octadecadienoic acid) 0.064 g N/D
    Linolenic acid 18:3 (Octadecatrienoic acid) 0.042 g N/D
    Arachidonic acid 20:4 (Eicosatetraenoic acid) 0.056 g N/D
    20:5 n-3 (EPA) 0.065 g N/D
    22:5 n-3 (DPA) 0.028 g N/D
    22:6 n-3 (DHA) 0.147 g N/D
    Cholesterol 78 mg N/D

     
    Amino acids Amount % DV
    Tryptophan 0.429 g 97.50%
    Threonine 1.677 g 95.28%
    Isoleucine 1.764 g 105.50%
    Leucine 3.111 g 84.17%
    Lysine 3.514 g 105.08%
    Methionine 1.133 g N/D
    Cystine 0.411 g N/D
    Phenylalanine 1.494 g N/D
    Tyrosine 1.291 g N/D
    Valine 1.972 g 93.37%
    Arginine 2.289 g N/D
    Histidine 1.127 g 91.48%
    Alanine 2.314 g N/D
    Aspartic acid 3.918 g N/D
    Glutamic acid 5.712 g N/D
    Glycine 1.837 g N/D
    Proline 1.353 g N/D
    Serine 1.561 g N/D

    *Above mentioned Percent Daily Values (%DVs) are based on 2,000 calorie diet intake. Daily values (DVs) may be different depending upon your daily calorie needs. Mentioned values are recommended by a U.S. Department of Agriculture. They are not healthbenefitstimes.com recommendations. Calculations are based on average age of 19 to 50 years and weighs 194 lbs.

     

    Source:
    https://ndb.nal.usda.gov/

    Nutritional value of Fish, pike, northern, raw
    Serving Size:0.5 fillet, 198 g

    Calories 174 Kcal. Calories from Fat 12.33 Kcal.

     

    Proximity Amount % DV
    Water 156.26 g N/D
    Energy 174 Kcal N/D
    Energy 729 kJ N/D
    Protein 38.13 g 76.26%
    Total Fat (lipid) 1.37 g 3.91%
    Ash 2.38 g N/D

     
    Minerals Amount % DV
    Calcium, Ca 113 mg 11.30%
    Iron, Fe 1.09 mg 13.63%
    Magnesium, Mg 61 mg 14.52%
    Phosphorus, P 436 mg 62.29%
    Potassium, K 513 mg 10.91%
    Sodium, Na 77 mg 5.13%
    Zinc, Zn 1.33 mg 12.09%
    Copper, Cu 0.101 mg 11.22%
    Manganese, Mn 0.475 mg 20.65%
    Selenium, Se 24.9 µg 45.27%


     
    Vitamins Amount % DV
    Water soluble Vitamins
    Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) 0.115 mg 9.58%
    Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) 0.125 mg 9.62%
    Vitamin B3 (Niacin) 4.554 mg 28.46%
    Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid) 1.485 mg 29.70%
    Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) 0.232 mg 17.85%
    Vitamin B9 (Folate) 30 µg 7.50%
    Folic Acid 0 µg N/D
    Folate, food 30 µg N/D
    Folate, DEF 30 µg N/D
    Choline 128.7 mg 23.40%
    Vitamin B-12 (Cobalamine) 3.96 µg 165.00%
    Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid) 7.5 mg 8.33%
    Fat soluble Vitamins
    Vitamin A, RAE 42 µg 6.00%
    Vitamin A, IU 139 IU N/D
    Retinol 42 µg N/D
    Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) 0.4 mg 2.67%
    Vitamin D (D2 + D3) 5 µg N/D
    Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) 5 µg N/D
    Vitamin D 196 IU N/D
    Vitamin K (phylloquinone) 0.2 µg 0.17%

     
    Lipids Amount % DV
    Fatty acids, total saturated 0.234 g N/D
    Lauric acid (dodecanoic acid) 12:00 0.002 g N/D
    Myristic acid  14:00(Tetradecanoic acid) 0.036 g N/D
    Palmitic acid 16:00 (Hexadecanoic acid) 0.154 g N/D
    Stearic acid 18:00 (Octadecanoic acid) 0.036 g N/D
    Fatty acids, total monounsaturated 0.311 g N/D
    Palmitoleic acid 16:1 (hexadecenoic acid) 0.111 g N/D
    Oleic acid 18:1 (octadecenoic acid) 0.156 g N/D
    Gadoleic acid 20:1 (eicosenoic acid) 0.156 g N/D
    Erucic acid 22:1 (docosenoic acid) 0.01 g N/D
    Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated 0.4 g N/D
    Linoleic acid 18:2 (octadecadienoic acid) 0.063 g N/D
    Linolenic acid 18:3 (Octadecatrienoic acid) 0.042 g N/D
    20:4 undifferentiated 0.055 g N/D
    20:5 n-3 (EPA) 0.065 g N/D
    22:5 n-3 (DPA) 0.028 g N/D
    22:6 n-3 (DHA) 0.147 g N/D
    Cholesterol 77 mg N/D

     
    Amino acids Amount % DV
    Tryptophan 0.428 g 97.27%
    Threonine 1.671 g 94.94%
    Isoleucine 1.756 g 105.02%
    Leucine 3.099 g 83.85%
    Lysine 3.501 g 104.69%
    Methionine 1.129 g N/D
    Cystine 0.408 g N/D
    Phenylalanine 1.489 g N/D
    Tyrosine 1.287 g N/D
    Valine 1.964 g 92.99%
    Arginine 2.281 g N/D
    Histidine 1.123 g 91.15%
    Alanine 2.307 g N/D
    Aspartic acid 3.905 g N/D
    Glutamic acid 5.692 g N/D
    Glycine 1.83 g N/D
    Proline 1.348 g N/D
    Serine 1.556 g N/D

    *Above mentioned Percent Daily Values (%DVs) are based on 2,000 calorie diet intake. Daily values (DVs) may be different depending upon your daily calorie needs. Mentioned values are recommended by a U.S. Department of Agriculture. They are not healthbenefitstimes.com recommendations. Calculations are based on average age of 19 to 50 years and weighs 194 lbs.

     

    Source:
    https://ndb.nal.usda.gov/

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