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Chocolate cake vs. Shark fin soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between chocolate cake and shark fin soup

  • Chocolate cake is higher than shark fin soup in vitamin B2, phosphorus, manganese, copper, vitamin B1, iron, and fiber.
  • Chocolate cake's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 25% higher.
  • Shark fin soup has less cholesterol.

The food types used in this comparison are Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 18% 12% 60% 69% 19% 45% 41% 37% 65%
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 +357.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +500%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +164.2%
Contains more IronIron +71.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +91.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +404.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -37.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1066.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +18.8%

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 0.67% 0% 0% 0% 35% 49% 21% 18% 9.5% 20% 0% 20% 70%
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 CVitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +422.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +446.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +130.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +133.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +57.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +18.8%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 15% 53% 24% 2%
Protein: 5.3 g
Fats: 15.1 g
Carbs: 53.4 g
Water: 24.4 g
Other: 1.8 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 +65.6%
Contains more FatsFats +655%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1305.3%
Contains more OtherOther +106.9%
Contains more WaterWater +269.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 42% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.761 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 +935.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +709.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chocolate cake Shark fin soup
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 Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate cake Shark fin soup DV% diff.
Choline 128.4mg 23%
Saturated fat 5.43g 0.501g 22%
Selenium 11.9µg 22%
Fats 15.1g 2g 20%
Cholesterol 58mg 2mg 19%
Carbs 53.4g 3.8g 17%
Calories 371kcal 46kcal 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.761g 0.341g 16%
Monounsaturated fat 6.039g 0.583g 14%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.039mg 13%
Phosphorus 106mg 21mg 12%
Copper 0.207mg 0.108mg 11%
Manganese 0.28mg 0.024mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.027mg 10%
Sodium 315mg 501mg 8%
Iron 1.61mg 0.94mg 8%
Fiber 1.6g 0g 6%
Magnesium 32mg 7mg 6%
Folate 27µg 9µg 5%
Calcium 60mg 10mg 5%
Vitamin B3 1.137mg 0.493mg 4%
Protein 5.3g 3.2g 4%
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.13mg 3%
Potassium 140mg 53mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.026mg 1%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.19µg 1%
Zinc 0.69mg 0.82mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 51.8g 3.8g N/A
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0%
Threonine 0.202mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.24mg 0%
Leucine 0.407mg 0%
Lysine 0.268mg 0%
Methionine 0.116mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.265mg 0%
Valine 0.283mg 0%
Histidine 0.12mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.086g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0.121g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.042g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chocolate cake 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
19%
Chocolate cake
5%
Shark fin soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Chocolate cake
18%
Shark fin soup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.929g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 186mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Chocolate cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172697/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.