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

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How are shark fin soup and cheeseburgers different?

  • Cheeseburgers have more vitamin B3, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, vitamin B1, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B6, folate, and zinc than shark fin soup.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for cheeseburgers is 30% higher.
  • Shark fin soup has less saturated fat.

Soup, shark fin, restaurant-prepared and Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 36% 17% 102% 37% 68% 69% 67% 41% 107%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +271.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1090%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +269.8%
Contains more IronIron +188.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +203.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +666.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1216.7%
~equal in Copper ~0.111mg
~equal in Sodium ~515mg

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% 17% 10% 1.5% 73% 84% 98% 33% 53% 95% 11% 53% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +985.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +830.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +958.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +319.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +776.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +300%
Contains more FolateFolate +677.8%

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
17% 15% 28% 39% 2%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 14.72 g
Carbs: 28.03 g
Water: 38.63 g
Other: 2.11 g
Contains more WaterWater +133.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +415.9%
Contains more FatsFats +636%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +637.6%
Contains more OtherOther +142.5%

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
48% 40% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.473 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.658 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +828.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +386.2%

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 Cheeseburger
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 Shark fin soup Cheeseburger DV% diff.
Selenium 19.6µg 36%
Vitamin B3 0.493mg 5.217mg 30%
Saturated fat 0.501g 6.473g 27%
Protein 3.2g 16.51g 27%
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.363mg 25%
Vitamin B12 0.19µg 0.76µg 24%
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.293mg 22%
Iron 0.94mg 2.71mg 22%
Fats 2g 14.72g 20%
Phosphorus 21mg 161mg 20%
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 0.228mg 16%
Zinc 0.82mg 2.49mg 15%
Folate 9µg 70µg 15%
Cholesterol 2mg 43mg 14%
Manganese 0.024mg 0.316mg 13%
Calories 46kcal 308kcal 13%
Monounsaturated fat 0.583g 5.413g 12%
Calcium 10mg 119mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.341g 1.658g 9%
Carbs 3.8g 28.03g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.13mg 0.545mg 8%
Starch 19.87g 8%
Fiber 0g 2g 8%
Vitamin A 0µg 50µg 6%
Choline 28.9mg 5%
Magnesium 7mg 26mg 5%
Potassium 53mg 196mg 4%
Vitamin K 4.2µg 4%
Vitamin E 0.52mg 3%
Fructose 1.94g 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Sodium 501mg 515mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 3.8g 26.03g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Sugar 4.88g N/A
Copper 0.108mg 0.111mg 0%
Trans fat 0.57g N/A
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0%
Threonine 0.571mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.755mg 0%
Leucine 1.316mg 0%
Lysine 0.784mg 0%
Methionine 0.377mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.755mg 0%
Valine 0.881mg 0%
Histidine 0.445mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.086g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.121g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.042g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shark fin soup Cheeseburger
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
42%
Cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Shark fin soup
56%
Cheeseburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.972g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger 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. Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170690/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.