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Shark fin soup vs. Chicken soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Shark fin soup and Chicken soup

  • Shark fin soup has more Iron, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Copper, however, Chicken soup is richer in Vitamin B3.
  • Shark fin soup's daily need coverage for Sodium is 16% more.
  • Chicken soup contains less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Soup, shark fin, restaurant-prepared and Soup, stock, chicken, home-prepared.

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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 +233.3%
Contains more Iron +347.6%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Zinc +485.7%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.6%
Contains more Potassium +98.1%
Contains less Sodium -71.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 36% 5% 9% 5% 66% 23% 36% 4% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 8% 3% 12% 10% 19% 4% 18% 0% 12%
Contains more Calcium +233.3%
Contains more Iron +347.6%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Zinc +485.7%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.6%
Contains more Potassium +98.1%
Contains less Sodium -71.5%

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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Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +29.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +117.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +221.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +134.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 1% 7% 9% 10% 8% 6% 7% 24% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 1% 9% 20% 30% 0% 15% 4% 0% 1%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +29.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +117.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +221.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +134.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +27%
Contains more Fats +66.7%
Contains more Other +45%
Equal in Carbs - 3.53
Equal in Water - 92.15
3% 2% 4% 90%
Protein: 3.2 g
Fats: 2 g
Carbs: 3.8 g
Water: 90.13 g
Other: 0.87 g
3% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.52 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 3.53 g
Water: 92.15 g
Other: 0.6 g
Contains more Protein +27%
Contains more Fats +66.7%
Contains more Other +45%
Equal in Carbs - 3.53
Equal in Water - 92.15

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +60.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.582
35% 41% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.501 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.583 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.341 g
29% 52% 19%
Saturated Fat: 0.321 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.582 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.213 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +60.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.582

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shark fin soup Chicken soup Opinion
Net carbs 3.8g 3.53g Shark fin soup
Protein 3.2g 2.52g Shark fin soup
Fats 2g 1.2g Shark fin soup
Carbs 3.8g 3.53g Shark fin soup
Calories 46kcal 36kcal Shark fin soup
Sugar 1.58g Shark fin soup
Calcium 10mg 3mg Shark fin soup
Iron 0.94mg 0.21mg Shark fin soup
Magnesium 7mg 4mg Shark fin soup
Phosphorus 21mg 27mg Chicken soup
Potassium 53mg 105mg Chicken soup
Sodium 501mg 143mg Chicken soup
Zinc 0.82mg 0.14mg Shark fin soup
Copper 0.108mg 0.054mg Shark fin soup
Manganese 0.024mg Shark fin soup
Selenium 2.2µg Chicken soup
Vitamin A 0IU 3IU Chicken soup
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Chicken soup
Vitamin E 0.03mg Chicken soup
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.2mg Chicken soup
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.035mg Chicken soup
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.085mg Chicken soup
Vitamin B3 0.493mg 1.584mg Chicken soup
Vitamin B5 0.13mg Shark fin soup
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 0.061mg Chicken soup
Folate 9µg 5µg Shark fin soup
Vitamin B12 0.19µg 0µg Shark fin soup
Vitamin K 0.2µg Chicken soup
Cholesterol 2mg 3mg Shark fin soup
Saturated Fat 0.501g 0.321g Chicken soup
Omega-3 - DHA 0.121g 0g Shark fin soup
Omega-3 - EPA 0.086g 0g Shark fin soup
Omega-3 - DPA 0.042g 0g Shark fin soup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.583g 0.582g Shark fin soup
Polyunsaturated fat 0.341g 0.213g Shark fin soup

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Shark fin soup Chicken soup
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
6%
Shark fin soup
6%
Chicken soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Shark fin soup
8%
Chicken soup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.58g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup contains less Sodium (difference - 358mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.18g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Shark fin soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174532/nutrients
  2. Chicken soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172884/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.