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Shark fin soup vs. Barbecue chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between shark fin soup and barbecue chicken

  • Barbecue chicken is higher than shark fin soup in vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, zinc, and potassium.
  • Barbecue chicken's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 42% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Soup, shark fin, restaurant-prepared and Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin.

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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 5% 3% 4.7% 35% 36% 22% 9% 65% 3.1% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 4.8% 23% 36% 26% 49% 93% 44% 0.65% 120%
Contains more CopperCopper +40.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +380%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +60%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +381.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +117.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +938.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.1%
~equal in Iron ~0.95mg

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 0.33% 0% 0% 0% 6.8% 9% 9.2% 7.8% 6% 24% 0% 6.8% 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% 6.7% 9.2% 0% 14% 52% 107% 9.1% 44% 59% 0% 6% 34%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +103.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +482.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1062.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +634.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +147.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 2% 4% 90%
Protein: 3.2 g
Fats: 2 g
Carbs: 3.8 g
Water: 90.13 g
Other: 0.87 g
23% 15% 61%
Protein: 22.51 g
Fats: 15.08 g
Carbs: 0.12 g
Water: 61.41 g
Other: 0.88 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3066.7%
Contains more WaterWater +46.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +603.4%
Contains more FatsFats +654%
~equal in Other ~0.88g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 41% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.501 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.583 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.341 g
32% 52% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.927 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.038 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1005.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +497.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shark fin soup Barbecue chicken DV% diff.
Cholesterol 2mg 127mg 42%
Selenium 22µg 40%
Protein 3.2g 22.51g 39%
Vitamin B3 0.493mg 5.732mg 33%
Phosphorus 21mg 218mg 28%
Fats 2g 15.08g 20%
Saturated fat 0.501g 3.927g 16%
Monounsaturated fat 0.583g 6.446g 15%
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.227mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 0.191mg 13%
Vitamin B12 0.19µg 0.47µg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.341g 2.038g 11%
Choline 62.9mg 11%
Zinc 0.82mg 1.78mg 9%
Calories 46kcal 226kcal 9%
Sodium 501mg 335mg 7%
Potassium 53mg 255mg 6%
Copper 0.108mg 0.077mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 3%
Magnesium 7mg 21mg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 20µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.055mg 2%
Manganese 0.024mg 0.005mg 1%
Calcium 10mg 16mg 1%
Carbs 3.8g 0.12g 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 3.8g 0.12g N/A
Iron 0.94mg 0.95mg 0%
Sugar 0.12g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.13mg 0.152mg 0%
Trans fat 0.078g N/A
Folate 9µg 8µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0%
Threonine 0.657mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.853mg 0%
Leucine 1.549mg 0%
Lysine 1.75mg 0%
Methionine 0.565mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.69mg 0%
Valine 0.935mg 0%
Histidine 0.592mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.086g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.121g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.042g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shark fin soup Barbecue chicken
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
5%
Shark fin soup
26%
Barbecue chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Shark fin soup
41%
Barbecue chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 125mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.426g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 166mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken 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. Shark fin soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174532/nutrients
  2. Barbecue chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171127/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.