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Shark fin soup vs. Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are shark fin soup and cheese different?

  • Shark fin soup is higher in iron and copper; however, cheese is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, zinc, and vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for cheese is 92% higher.
  • Shark fin soup contains 7 times more iron than cheese. While shark fin soup contains 0.94mg of iron, cheese contains only 0.14mg.
  • Shark fin soup has less saturated fat.

Soup, shark fin, restaurant-prepared and Cheese, cheddar are the varieties used in this article.

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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%
Cheese
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 213% 6.7% 5.3% 10% 99% 195% 85% 3.5% 155%
Contains more IronIron +571.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +260%
Contains less SodiumSodium -23.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +285.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +7000%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +43.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +343.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2066.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +12.5%

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%
Cheese
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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% 110% 14% 9% 7.3% 99% 1.1% 25% 15% 138% 6% 20% 9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +735.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +997.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +215.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +153.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +478.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.029mg

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
Cheese
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23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +23%
Contains more WaterWater +143.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +614.7%
Contains more FatsFats +1565.5%
Contains more OtherOther +326.4%

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
Cheese
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64% 31% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.867 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.421 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1485.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +316.7%

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 Cheese
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shark fin soup Cheese DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.501g 18.867g 83%
Calcium 10mg 710mg 70%
Phosphorus 21mg 455mg 62%
Selenium 28.5µg 52%
Fats 2g 33.31g 48%
Protein 3.2g 22.87g 39%
Vitamin B12 0.19µg 1.1µg 38%
Vitamin A 0µg 330µg 37%
Cholesterol 2mg 99mg 32%
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.428mg 30%
Zinc 0.82mg 3.64mg 26%
Monounsaturated fat 0.583g 9.246g 22%
Calories 46kcal 404kcal 18%
Iron 0.94mg 0.14mg 10%
Copper 0.108mg 0.03mg 9%
Sodium 501mg 653mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.341g 1.421g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.13mg 0.41mg 6%
Folate 9µg 27µg 5%
Magnesium 7mg 27mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.71mg 5%
Choline 16.5mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 0.066mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.493mg 0.059mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 3%
Vitamin D 24IU 3%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2%
Potassium 53mg 76mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Carbs 3.8g 3.09g 0%
Net carbs 3.8g 3.09g N/A
Sugar 0.48g N/A
Manganese 0.024mg 0.027mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.029mg 0%
Trans fat 0.917g N/A
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0%
Threonine 1.044mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.206mg 0%
Leucine 1.939mg 0%
Lysine 1.025mg 0%
Methionine 0.547mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 0%
Valine 1.404mg 0%
Histidine 0.547mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.086g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.121g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.042g 0.017g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shark fin soup Cheese
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
35%
Cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Shark fin soup
79%
Cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup contains less Sodium (difference - 152mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.366g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese
Cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese
Cheese is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.