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Foie gras vs. Shark fin soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Foie gras and Shark fin soup

  • Foie gras has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, and Folate than Shark fin soup.
  • Foie gras's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 384% more.
  • Shark fin soup contains less Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked 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 Calcium +600%
Contains more Iron +485.1%
Contains more Magnesium +85.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +852.4%
Contains more Potassium +160.4%
Contains more Zinc +12.2%
Contains more Copper +270.4%
Contains more Manganese +400%
Contains less Sodium -28.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 207% 10% 86% 13% 91% 26% 134% 16% 240%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 36% 5% 9% 5% 66% 23% 36% 4% 0%
Contains more Calcium +600%
Contains more Iron +485.1%
Contains more Magnesium +85.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +852.4%
Contains more Potassium +160.4%
Contains more Zinc +12.2%
Contains more Copper +270.4%
Contains more Manganese +400%
Contains less Sodium -28.1%

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 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +225.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +409.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +823.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +130.8%
Contains more Folate +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +4847.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 200% 0% 0% 7% 22% 69% 48% 72% 14% 45% 1175% 0%
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 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +225.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +409.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +823.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +130.8%
Contains more Folate +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +4847.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +256.3%
Contains more Fats +2092%
Contains more Carbs +22.9%
Contains more Other +250.6%
Contains more Water +143.3%
11% 44% 5% 37% 3%
Protein: 11.4 g
Fats: 43.84 g
Carbs: 4.67 g
Water: 37.04 g
Other: 3.05 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 +256.3%
Contains more Fats +2092%
Contains more Carbs +22.9%
Contains more Other +250.6%
Contains more Water +143.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4292.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +146.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.5%
35% 63% 2%
Saturated Fat: 14.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.84 g
35% 41% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.501 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.583 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.341 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4292.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +146.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Foie gras Shark fin soup Opinion
Net carbs 4.67g 3.8g Foie gras
Protein 11.4g 3.2g Foie gras
Fats 43.84g 2g Foie gras
Carbs 4.67g 3.8g Foie gras
Calories 462kcal 46kcal Foie gras
Calcium 70mg 10mg Foie gras
Iron 5.5mg 0.94mg Foie gras
Magnesium 13mg 7mg Foie gras
Phosphorus 200mg 21mg Foie gras
Potassium 138mg 53mg Foie gras
Sodium 697mg 501mg Shark fin soup
Zinc 0.92mg 0.82mg Foie gras
Copper 0.4mg 0.108mg Foie gras
Manganese 0.12mg 0.024mg Foie gras
Selenium 44µg Foie gras
Vitamin A 3333IU 0IU Foie gras
Vitamin A RAE 1001µg 0µg Foie gras
Vitamin C 2mg 0.1mg Foie gras
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.027mg Foie gras
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.039mg Foie gras
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 0.493mg Foie gras
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.13mg Foie gras
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.026mg Foie gras
Folate 60µg 9µg Foie gras
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 0.19µg Foie gras
Tryptophan 0.161mg Foie gras
Threonine 0.507mg Foie gras
Isoleucine 0.606mg Foie gras
Leucine 1.029mg Foie gras
Lysine 0.863mg Foie gras
Methionine 0.27mg Foie gras
Phenylalanine 0.567mg Foie gras
Valine 0.719mg Foie gras
Histidine 0.303mg Foie gras
Cholesterol 150mg 2mg Shark fin soup
Saturated Fat 14.45g 0.501g Shark fin 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 25.61g 0.583g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 0.341g Foie gras

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Foie gras Shark fin soup
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
138%
Foie gras
6%
Shark fin soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
18%
Shark fin soup

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup contains less Sodium (difference - 196mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 148mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.949g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Foie gras
Foie gras is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Foie gras
Foie gras 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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Foie gras - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171100/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.