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

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How are cheeseburgers and shark fin soup different?

  • Cheeseburgers have more vitamin B3, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, vitamin B1, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B6, folate, and zinc than shark fin soup.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for cheeseburgers is 30% higher.
  • Cheeseburgers contain 11 times more vitamin B1 than shark fin soup. While cheeseburgers contain 0.293mg of vitamin B1, shark fin soup contains only 0.027mg.
  • Shark fin soup has less saturated fat.

Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 36% 17% 102% 37% 68% 69% 67% 41% 107%
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 +1090%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +269.8%
Contains more IronIron +188.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +203.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +666.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1216.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Copper ~0.108mg
~equal in Sodium ~501mg

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% 17% 10% 1.5% 73% 84% 98% 33% 53% 95% 11% 53% 16%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +985.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +830.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +958.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +319.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +776.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +300%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +677.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 15% 28% 39% 2%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 14.72 g
Carbs: 28.03 g
Water: 38.63 g
Other: 2.11 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 +415.9%
Contains more FatsFats +636%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +637.6%
Contains more OtherOther +142.5%
Contains more WaterWater +133.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
48% 40% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.473 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.658 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 +828.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +386.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cheeseburger 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
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheeseburger Shark fin soup DV% diff.
Selenium 19.6µg 36%
Vitamin B3 5.217mg 0.493mg 30%
Saturated fat 6.473g 0.501g 27%
Protein 16.51g 3.2g 27%
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.039mg 25%
Vitamin B12 0.76µg 0.19µg 24%
Vitamin B1 0.293mg 0.027mg 22%
Iron 2.71mg 0.94mg 22%
Fats 14.72g 2g 20%
Phosphorus 161mg 21mg 20%
Vitamin B6 0.228mg 0.026mg 16%
Zinc 2.49mg 0.82mg 15%
Folate 70µg 9µg 15%
Cholesterol 43mg 2mg 14%
Manganese 0.316mg 0.024mg 13%
Calories 308kcal 46kcal 13%
Monounsaturated fat 5.413g 0.583g 12%
Calcium 119mg 10mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.658g 0.341g 9%
Carbs 28.03g 3.8g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.545mg 0.13mg 8%
Starch 19.87g 8%
Fiber 2g 0g 8%
Vitamin A 50µg 0µg 6%
Choline 28.9mg 5%
Magnesium 26mg 7mg 5%
Potassium 196mg 53mg 4%
Vitamin K 4.2µg 4%
Vitamin E 0.52mg 3%
Fructose 1.94g 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Sodium 515mg 501mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 26.03g 3.8g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Sugar 4.88g N/A
Copper 0.111mg 0.108mg 0%
Trans fat 0.57g N/A
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0%
Threonine 0.571mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.755mg 0%
Leucine 1.316mg 0%
Lysine 0.784mg 0%
Methionine 0.377mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.755mg 0%
Valine 0.881mg 0%
Histidine 0.445mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0.086g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.121g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0.042g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cheeseburger 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
42%
Cheeseburger
5%
Shark fin soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cheeseburger
18%
Shark fin soup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.972g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger 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. Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170690/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.