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, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +85.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +600% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +160.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +485.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +270.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +12.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +852.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +400% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1900% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +225.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +666.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +409.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +823.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +130.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +4847.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +566.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.4 g
Fats:
43.84 g
Carbs:
4.67 g
Water:
37.04 g
Other:
3.05 g
Protein:
3.2 g
Fats:
2 g
Carbs:
3.8 g
Water:
90.13 g
Other:
0.87 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +256.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2092% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +22.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +250.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +143.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
14.45 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.84 g
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 | +4292.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +146.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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.
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 9.4µg | 0.19µg | 384% |
| Vitamin A | 1001µg | 0µg | 111% |
| Selenium | 44µg | 80% | |
| Fats | 43.84g | 2g | 64% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 25.61g | 0.583g | 63% |
| Saturated fat | 14.45g | 0.501g | 63% |
| Iron | 5.5mg | 0.94mg | 57% |
| Cholesterol | 150mg | 2mg | 49% |
| Copper | 0.4mg | 0.108mg | 32% |
| Phosphorus | 200mg | 21mg | 26% |
| Calories | 462kcal | 46kcal | 21% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.2mg | 0.13mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.299mg | 0.039mg | 20% |
| Protein | 11.4g | 3.2g | 16% |
| Folate | 60µg | 9µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.51mg | 0.493mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 697mg | 501mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 10mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.088mg | 0.027mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.12mg | 0.024mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 138mg | 53mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.026mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.84g | 0.341g | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 0.1mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.92mg | 0.82mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 13mg | 7mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 4.67g | 3.8g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.67g | 3.8g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.161mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.507mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.606mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.029mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.863mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.27mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.567mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.719mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.303mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.086g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.121g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.042g | N/A |
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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
137%
5%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
18%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark fin soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 148mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark fin soup contains less Sodium (difference - 196mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shark fin soup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.949g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Foie gras is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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 ($)