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Chinese cuisine vs. Shark fin soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Chinese cuisine and Shark fin soup

  • Chinese cuisine has more Vitamin C, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Folate, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B5, Zinc, and Fiber, while Shark fin soup has more Copper.
  • Chinese cuisine covers your daily need of Vitamin C 13% more than Shark fin soup.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables 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.
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine
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Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup
Contains more Calcium +120%
Contains more Iron +18.1%
Contains more Magnesium +114.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +261.9%
Contains more Potassium +284.9%
Contains less Sodium -18.4%
Contains more Zinc +82.9%
Contains more Manganese +512.5%
Contains more Copper +120.4%
Chinese cuisine
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 42% 11% 33% 18% 54% 41% 17% 20% 37%
Shark fin soup
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 36% 5% 9% 5% 66% 23% 36% 4% 0%
Contains more Calcium +120%
Contains more Iron +18.1%
Contains more Magnesium +114.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +261.9%
Contains more Potassium +284.9%
Contains less Sodium -18.4%
Contains more Zinc +82.9%
Contains more Manganese +512.5%
Contains more Copper +120.4%

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.
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine
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Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +11500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +167.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +240.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +519.2%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +152.6%
Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 76% 17% 3% 39% 9% 13% 25% 27% 38% 34% 60% 129%
Shark fin soup
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 +11500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +167.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +240.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +519.2%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +152.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine
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Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup
Contains more Protein +121.3%
Contains more Fats +165%
Contains more Carbs +91.8%
Contains more Other +73.6%
Contains more Water +14.3%
Chinese cuisine
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 g
Shark fin soup
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 +121.3%
Contains more Fats +165%
Contains more Carbs +91.8%
Contains more Other +73.6%
Contains more Water +14.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine
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Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +108.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +524.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.8%
Chinese cuisine
23% 28% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.978 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.13 g
Shark fin soup
35% 41% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.501 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.583 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.341 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +108.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +524.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese cuisine Shark fin soup Opinion
Net carbs 5.79g 3.8g Chinese cuisine
Protein 7.08g 3.2g Chinese cuisine
Fats 5.3g 2g Chinese cuisine
Carbs 7.29g 3.8g Chinese cuisine
Calories 105kcal 46kcal Chinese cuisine
Starch 1.82g Chinese cuisine
Fructose 0.55g Chinese cuisine
Sugar 2.41g Shark fin soup
Fiber 1.5g 0g Chinese cuisine
Calcium 22mg 10mg Chinese cuisine
Iron 1.11mg 0.94mg Chinese cuisine
Magnesium 15mg 7mg Chinese cuisine
Phosphorus 76mg 21mg Chinese cuisine
Potassium 204mg 53mg Chinese cuisine
Sodium 409mg 501mg Chinese cuisine
Zinc 1.5mg 0.82mg Chinese cuisine
Copper 0.049mg 0.108mg Shark fin soup
Manganese 0.147mg 0.024mg Chinese cuisine
Selenium 6.7µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A 1262IU 0IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A RAE 63µg 0µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin E 0.82mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 3IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 0.1µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin C 11.6mg 0.1mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.027mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.039mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B3 1.32mg 0.493mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B5 0.443mg 0.13mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B6 0.161mg 0.026mg Chinese cuisine
Folate 45µg 9µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B12 0.48µg 0.19µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin K 51.3µg Chinese cuisine
Tryptophan 0.083mg Chinese cuisine
Threonine 0.313mg Chinese cuisine
Isoleucine 0.314mg Chinese cuisine
Leucine 0.525mg Chinese cuisine
Lysine 0.552mg Chinese cuisine
Methionine 0.158mg Chinese cuisine
Phenylalanine 0.317mg Chinese cuisine
Valine 0.327mg Chinese cuisine
Histidine 0.207mg Chinese cuisine
Cholesterol 14mg 2mg Shark fin soup
Trans Fat 0.058g Shark fin soup
Saturated Fat 0.978g 0.501g Shark fin soup
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.121g Shark fin soup
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0.086g Shark fin soup
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0.042g Shark fin soup
Monounsaturated Fat 1.217g 0.583g Chinese cuisine
Polyunsaturated fat 2.13g 0.341g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.803g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Chinese cuisine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chinese cuisine 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
39%
Chinese cuisine
6%
Shark fin soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Chinese cuisine
18%
Shark fin soup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.41g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.477g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine contains less Sodium (difference - 92mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine 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. Chinese cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/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.