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

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How are cheese and shark fin soup different?

  • Cheese is higher in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, zinc, and vitamin A; however, shark fin soup is richer in iron and copper.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for cheese is 92% higher.
  • Shark fin soup has less cholesterol.

Cheese, cheddar and Soup, shark fin, restaurant-prepared are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Cheese
7
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 213% 6.7% 5.3% 10% 99% 195% 85% 3.5% 155%
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 +285.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +7000%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +43.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +343.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2066.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +12.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +571.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +260%
Contains less SodiumSodium -23.3%

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.
Cheese
10
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% 110% 14% 9% 7.3% 99% 1.1% 25% 15% 138% 6% 20% 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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +997.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +215.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +153.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +478.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +735.6%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.027mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
3
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 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 +614.7%
Contains more FatsFats +1565.5%
Contains more OtherOther +326.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +23%
Contains more WaterWater +143.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
2
64% 31% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.867 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.421 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 +1485.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +316.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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 Cheese Shark fin soup DV% diff.
Saturated fat 18.867g 0.501g 83%
Calcium 710mg 10mg 70%
Phosphorus 455mg 21mg 62%
Selenium 28.5µg 52%
Fats 33.31g 2g 48%
Protein 22.87g 3.2g 39%
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 0.19µg 38%
Vitamin A 330µg 0µg 37%
Cholesterol 99mg 2mg 32%
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.039mg 30%
Zinc 3.64mg 0.82mg 26%
Monounsaturated fat 9.246g 0.583g 22%
Calories 404kcal 46kcal 18%
Iron 0.14mg 0.94mg 10%
Copper 0.03mg 0.108mg 9%
Sodium 653mg 501mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 0.341g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.13mg 6%
Folate 27µg 9µg 5%
Magnesium 27mg 7mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.71mg 5%
Choline 16.5mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.026mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 0.493mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 3%
Vitamin D 24IU 3%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2%
Potassium 76mg 53mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Carbs 3.09g 3.8g 0%
Net carbs 3.09g 3.8g N/A
Sugar 0.48g N/A
Manganese 0.027mg 0.024mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.027mg 0%
Trans fat 0.917g N/A
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0%
Threonine 1.044mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.206mg 0%
Leucine 1.939mg 0%
Lysine 1.025mg 0%
Methionine 0.547mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 0%
Valine 1.404mg 0%
Histidine 0.547mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0.086g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.121g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0.042g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
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
35%
Cheese
5%
Shark fin soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheese
18%
Shark fin soup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup contains less Sodium (difference - 152mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.366g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese
Cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese
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. Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.