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American cheese vs. Shark fin soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between American cheese and shark fin soup

  • American cheese has more calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin A, zinc, and vitamin B2, while shark fin soup has more copper.
  • American cheese covers your daily need for calcium, 104% more than shark fin soup.
  • The amount of cholesterol in shark fin soup is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D and Soup, shark fin, restaurant-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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 314% 12% 24% 15% 68% 275% 218% 5.3% 110%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5% 3% 4.7% 35% 36% 22% 9% 65% 3.1% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +271.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +10350%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +149.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +203.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2952.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +70.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +49.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +134.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -70%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 83% 16% 9% 3.8% 54% 1.4% 24% 12% 188% 6.5% 6% 20%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.33% 0% 0% 0% 6.8% 9% 9.2% 7.8% 6% 24% 0% 6.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +210%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +107.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +689.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +548.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +12.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 32% 4% 40% 7%
Protein: 18.13 g
Fats: 31.79 g
Carbs: 3.7 g
Water: 39.61 g
Other: 6.77 g
3% 2% 4% 90%
Protein: 3.2 g
Fats: 2 g
Carbs: 3.8 g
Water: 90.13 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +466.6%
Contains more FatsFats +1489.5%
Contains more OtherOther +678.2%
Contains more WaterWater +127.5%
~equal in Carbs ~3.8g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
65% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.057 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.286 g
35% 41% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.501 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.583 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.341 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1312.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +277.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient American cheese Shark fin soup DV% diff.
Calcium 1045mg 10mg 104%
Phosphorus 641mg 21mg 89%
Saturated fat 18.057g 0.501g 80%
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0.19µg 55%
Sodium 1671mg 501mg 51%
Fats 31.79g 2g 46%
Selenium 20.2µg 37%
Cholesterol 100mg 2mg 33%
Protein 18.13g 3.2g 30%
Vitamin A 250µg 0µg 28%
Monounsaturated fat 8.236g 0.583g 19%
Calories 371kcal 46kcal 16%
Zinc 2.49mg 0.82mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.234mg 0.039mg 15%
Copper 0.046mg 0.108mg 7%
Choline 36.2mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.286g 0.341g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 0.13mg 5%
Magnesium 26mg 7mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.8mg 5%
Iron 0.63mg 0.94mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.076mg 0.493mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 3%
Vitamin D 23IU 3%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.026mg 2%
Potassium 132mg 53mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.027mg 1%
Manganese 0.041mg 0.024mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Carbs 3.7g 3.8g 0%
Net carbs 3.7g 3.8g N/A
Sugar 2.26g N/A
Folate 8µg 9µg 0%
Trans fat 1.144g N/A
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0%
Threonine 0.772mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.938mg 0%
Leucine 1.716mg 0%
Lysine 1.516mg 0%
Methionine 0.475mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.939mg 0%
Valine 1.187mg 0%
Histidine 0.546mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.012g 0.086g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0.121g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.137g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.021g 0.042g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.79g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
American cheese Shark fin soup
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
33%
American cheese
5%
Shark fin soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
American cheese
18%
Shark fin soup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 98mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup contains less Sodium (difference - 1170mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.556g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
American cheese
American cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
American cheese
American cheese is relatively richer in vitamins

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. American cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171290/nutrients
  2. Shark fin soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174532/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.