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Hot dog vs. Shark fin soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between hot dogs and shark fin soup

  • Hot dogs are richer than shark fin soup in vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, calcium, and vitamin B2.
  • Hot dogs cover your daily vitamin B12 needs 58% more than shark fin soup.
  • Hot dogs have 39 times more cholesterol than shark fin soup. Hot dogs have 77mg of cholesterol, while shark fin soup has 2mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Frankfurter, meat 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 11% 30% 13% 41% 32% 33% 88% 142% 5.9% 68%
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 +114.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +890%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +186.8%
Contains more IronIron +16%
Contains more ZincZinc +46.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +881%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +87.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +11.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -54%

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% 0% 3.8% 0% 14% 28% 50% 19% 38% 196% 0% 4.5% 0%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +103.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +210.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +440.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +138.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +538.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +726.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 26% 4% 56% 4%
Protein: 10.26 g
Fats: 25.76 g
Carbs: 4.17 g
Water: 56.31 g
Other: 3.5 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 +220.6%
Contains more FatsFats +1188%
Contains more OtherOther +302.3%
Contains more WaterWater +60.1%
~equal in Carbs ~3.8g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 49% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.666 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.404 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 +1853%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1191.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot dog Shark fin soup DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.57µg 0.19µg 58%
Fats 25.76g 2g 37%
Saturated fat 7.666g 0.501g 33%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.404g 0.341g 27%
Monounsaturated fat 11.386g 0.583g 27%
Phosphorus 206mg 21mg 26%
Sodium 1090mg 501mg 26%
Cholesterol 77mg 2mg 25%
Selenium 12.5µg 23%
Vitamin B3 2.665mg 0.493mg 14%
Protein 10.26g 3.2g 14%
Calories 290kcal 46kcal 12%
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0.026mg 11%
Calcium 99mg 10mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.039mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0.13mg 4%
Zinc 1.2mg 0.82mg 3%
Potassium 152mg 53mg 3%
Iron 1.09mg 0.94mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.027mg 2%
Magnesium 15mg 7mg 2%
Copper 0.097mg 0.108mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1%
Manganese 0.045mg 0.024mg 1%
Folate 6µg 9µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 4.17g 3.8g N/A
Carbs 4.17g 3.8g 0%
Tryptophan 0.111mg 0%
Threonine 0.474mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.53mg 0%
Leucine 0.907mg 0%
Lysine 0.963mg 0%
Methionine 0.291mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.445mg 0%
Valine 0.555mg 0%
Histidine 0.331mg 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Hot dog 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
27%
Hot dog
5%
Shark fin soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Hot dog
18%
Shark fin soup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup contains less Sodium (difference - 589mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.165g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hot dog
Hot dog is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hot dog
Hot dog 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. Hot dog - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172968/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.