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

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Summary of differences between apples and shark fin soup

  • Apples have more fiber, while shark fin soup has more iron, copper, vitamin B12, and zinc.
  • Shark fin soup covers your daily need for sodium, 22% more than apples.
  • The amount of sodium in apples is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Apples, raw, with skin 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.
Apple
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 3.6% 1.8% 9.4% 4.5% 9% 1.1% 4.7% 0.13% 4.6% 0%
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 PotassiumPotassium +101.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +45.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +40%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +66.7%
Contains more IronIron +683.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +300%
Contains more ZincZinc +1950%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +90.9%
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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.
Apple
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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 15% 1% 3.6% 0% 4.3% 6% 1.7% 3.7% 9.5% 0% 5.5% 2.3% 1.9%
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 CVitamin C +4500%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +57.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +58.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +441.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +113.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Apple
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14% 86%
Protein: 0.26 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 13.81 g
Water: 85.56 g
Other: 0.2 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 CarbsCarbs +263.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1130.8%
Contains more FatsFats +1076.5%
Contains more OtherOther +335%
~equal in Water ~90.13g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Apple
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33% 8% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.028 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.051 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +8228.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +568.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple Shark fin soup DV% diff.
Sodium 1mg 501mg 22%
Iron 0.12mg 0.94mg 10%
Fiber 2.4g 0g 10%
Copper 0.027mg 0.108mg 9%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.19µg 8%
Fructose 5.9g 7%
Zinc 0.04mg 0.82mg 7%
Protein 0.26g 3.2g 6%
Vitamin C 4.6mg 0.1mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 0.493mg 3%
Carbs 13.81g 3.8g 3%
Fats 0.17g 2g 3%
Potassium 107mg 53mg 2%
Saturated fat 0.028g 0.501g 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.051g 0.341g 2%
Folate 3µg 9µg 2%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.007g 0.583g 1%
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg 1%
Choline 3.4mg 1%
Phosphorus 11mg 21mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.18mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.027mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.026mg 0.039mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.061mg 0.13mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.026mg 1%
Calories 52kcal 46kcal 0%
Net carbs 11.41g 3.8g N/A
Magnesium 5mg 7mg 0%
Calcium 6mg 10mg 0%
Sugar 10.39g N/A
Starch 0.05g 0%
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg 0%
Manganese 0.035mg 0.024mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.001mg 0%
Threonine 0.006mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.006mg 0%
Leucine 0.013mg 0%
Lysine 0.012mg 0%
Methionine 0.001mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.006mg 0%
Valine 0.012mg 0%
Histidine 0.005mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.086g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.121g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.042g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Apple 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
4%
Apple
5%
Shark fin soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Apple
18%
Shark fin soup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.39g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple
Apple is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple
Apple contains less Sodium (difference - 500mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Apple
Apple is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.473g)
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. Apple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171688/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.