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

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Important differences between Chicken soup and Shark fin soup

  • Chicken soup has more Vitamin B3, however, Shark fin soup is richer in Iron, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Copper.
  • Shark fin soup's daily need coverage for Sodium is 16% more.
  • Chicken soup contains 3 times more Vitamin B3 than Shark fin soup. Chicken soup contains 1.584mg of Vitamin B3, while Shark fin soup contains 0.493mg.
  • Chicken soup contains less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Soup, stock, chicken, home-prepared 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.
Contains more Phosphorus +28.6%
Contains more Potassium +98.1%
Contains less Sodium -71.5%
Contains more Calcium +233.3%
Contains more Iron +347.6%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Zinc +485.7%
Contains more Copper +100%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 8% 3% 12% 10% 19% 4% 18% 0% 12%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 36% 5% 9% 5% 66% 23% 36% 4% 0%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.6%
Contains more Potassium +98.1%
Contains less Sodium -71.5%
Contains more Calcium +233.3%
Contains more Iron +347.6%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Zinc +485.7%
Contains more Copper +100%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +29.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +117.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +221.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +134.6%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 1% 9% 20% 30% 0% 15% 4% 0% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 1% 7% 9% 10% 8% 6% 7% 24% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +29.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +117.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +221.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +134.6%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +27%
Contains more Fats +66.7%
Contains more Other +45%
Equal in Carbs - 3.8
Equal in Water - 90.13
3% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.52 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 3.53 g
Water: 92.15 g
Other: 0.6 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 Protein +27%
Contains more Fats +66.7%
Contains more Other +45%
Equal in Carbs - 3.8
Equal in Water - 90.13

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +60.1%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.583
29% 52% 19%
Saturated Fat: 0.321 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.582 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.213 g
35% 41% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.501 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.583 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.341 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +60.1%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.583

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken soup Shark fin soup Opinion
Net carbs 3.53g 3.8g Shark fin soup
Protein 2.52g 3.2g Shark fin soup
Fats 1.2g 2g Shark fin soup
Carbs 3.53g 3.8g Shark fin soup
Calories 36kcal 46kcal Shark fin soup
Sugar 1.58g Shark fin soup
Calcium 3mg 10mg Shark fin soup
Iron 0.21mg 0.94mg Shark fin soup
Magnesium 4mg 7mg Shark fin soup
Phosphorus 27mg 21mg Chicken soup
Potassium 105mg 53mg Chicken soup
Sodium 143mg 501mg Chicken soup
Zinc 0.14mg 0.82mg Shark fin soup
Copper 0.054mg 0.108mg Shark fin soup
Manganese 0.024mg Shark fin soup
Selenium 2.2µg Chicken soup
Vitamin A 3IU 0IU Chicken soup
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Chicken soup
Vitamin E 0.03mg Chicken soup
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.1mg Chicken soup
Vitamin B1 0.035mg 0.027mg Chicken soup
Vitamin B2 0.085mg 0.039mg Chicken soup
Vitamin B3 1.584mg 0.493mg Chicken soup
Vitamin B5 0.13mg Shark fin soup
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.026mg Chicken soup
Folate 5µg 9µg Shark fin soup
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.19µg Shark fin soup
Vitamin K 0.2µg Chicken soup
Cholesterol 3mg 2mg Shark fin soup
Saturated Fat 0.321g 0.501g Chicken soup
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.121g Shark fin soup
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.086g Shark fin soup
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.042g Shark fin soup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.582g 0.583g Shark fin soup
Polyunsaturated fat 0.213g 0.341g Shark fin soup

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chicken soup Shark fin soup
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
6%
Chicken soup
6%
Shark fin soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Chicken soup
18%
Shark fin soup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.58g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup contains less Sodium (difference - 358mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.18g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup 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. Chicken soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172884/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.