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Fish sandwich vs. Shark fin soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between fish sandwiches and shark fin soup

  • Shark fin soup has less vitamin B12, vitamin B1, phosphorus, manganese, vitamin B3, folate, vitamin B2, and iron.
  • Fish sandwiches cover your daily vitamin B12 needs 20% more than shark fin soup.
  • Shark fin soup contains 18 times less cholesterol than fish sandwiches. Fish sandwiches contain 35mg of cholesterol, while shark fin soup contains 2mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce 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 18% 11% 18% 56% 25% 13% 50% 79% 34% 98%
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 +257.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +270%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +288.7%
Contains more IronIron +59.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +452.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1000%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +44%
Contains more ZincZinc +67.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -16.8%

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 6% 2% 11% 3% 53% 32% 40% 22% 16% 85% 34% 35% 16%
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 +1700%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +677.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +259%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +336.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +184.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +169.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +257.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +411.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 12% 27% 48% 2%
Protein: 10.29 g
Fats: 12.45 g
Carbs: 26.69 g
Water: 48.44 g
Other: 2.13 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 +221.6%
Contains more FatsFats +522.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +602.4%
Contains more OtherOther +144.8%
Contains more WaterWater +86.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 24% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.949 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.257 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 +345.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1734.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -74.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish sandwich Shark fin soup DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 6.257g 0.341g 39%
Selenium 18µg 33%
Vitamin B12 0.68µg 0.19µg 20%
Fats 12.45g 2g 16%
Vitamin B1 0.21mg 0.027mg 15%
Phosphorus 116mg 21mg 14%
Protein 10.29g 3.2g 14%
Vitamin K 13.6µg 11%
Calories 257kcal 46kcal 11%
Cholesterol 35mg 2mg 11%
Vitamin B3 2.15mg 0.493mg 10%
Manganese 0.264mg 0.024mg 10%
Folate 46µg 9µg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.039mg 8%
Carbs 26.69g 3.8g 8%
Iron 1.5mg 0.94mg 7%
Saturated fat 1.949g 0.501g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 0.13mg 5%
Choline 28.9mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 2.595g 0.583g 5%
Potassium 206mg 53mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 4%
Sodium 602mg 501mg 4%
Magnesium 25mg 7mg 4%
Copper 0.075mg 0.108mg 4%
Fiber 1g 0g 4%
Calcium 37mg 10mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.026mg 3%
Zinc 0.49mg 0.82mg 3%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 0.1mg 2%
Fructose 1.47g 2%
Vitamin D 9IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin A 6µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 25.69g 3.8g N/A
Sugar 3.53g N/A
Trans fat 0.08g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0.029g 0.086g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.064g 0.121g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.489g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.042g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.023g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.561g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fish sandwich 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%
Fish sandwich
5%
Shark fin soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Fish sandwich
18%
Shark fin soup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup contains less Sodium (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.448g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich 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. Fish sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170296/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.