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

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Summary of differences between beer and shark fin soup

  • The amount of iron, copper, zinc, and vitamin B12 in shark fin soup is higher than in beer.
  • Shark fin soup covers your daily need for sodium, 22% more than beer.
  • The amount of sodium in beer is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all 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.
Beer
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 1.2% 2.4% 0.75% 1.7% 0.27% 6% 0.52% 1% 3.3%
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 less SodiumSodium -99.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +16.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +150%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +96.3%
Contains more IronIron +4600%
Contains more CopperCopper +2060%
Contains more ZincZinc +8100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +50%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +200%

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.
Beer
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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 0% 0% 0% 0% 1.3% 5.8% 9.6% 2.5% 11% 2.5% 0% 4.5% 5.5%
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 B6Vitamin B6 +76.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +440%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +56%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +217.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +850%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.493mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beer
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4% 92% 4%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 3.55 g
Water: 91.96 g
Other: 4.03 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 OtherOther +363.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +595.7%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
~equal in Carbs ~3.8g
~equal in Water ~90.13g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beer Shark fin soup DV% diff.
Sodium 4mg 501mg 22%
Iron 0.02mg 0.94mg 12%
Copper 0.005mg 0.108mg 11%
Zinc 0.01mg 0.82mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0.19µg 7%
Protein 0.46g 3.2g 5%
Fats 0g 2g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.041mg 0.13mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.027mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.026mg 2%
Choline 10.1mg 2%
Saturated fat 0g 0.501g 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.341g 2%
Potassium 27mg 53mg 1%
Calcium 4mg 10mg 1%
Phosphorus 14mg 21mg 1%
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg 1%
Selenium 0.6µg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 0.583g 1%
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.039mg 1%
Folate 6µg 9µg 1%
Manganese 0.008mg 0.024mg 1%
Calories 43kcal 46kcal 0%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Carbs 3.55g 3.8g 0%
Net carbs 3.55g 3.8g N/A
Magnesium 6mg 7mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.513mg 0.493mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Beer 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
3%
Beer
5%
Shark fin soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Beer
18%
Shark fin soup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 104)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beer
Beer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beer
Beer contains less Sodium (difference - 497mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beer
Beer is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.501g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Beer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168746/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.