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Shark fin soup vs. Chicken gravy — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Shark fin soup and Chicken gravy different?

  • Shark fin soup has more Iron, Copper, Vitamin B12, and Zinc than Chicken gravy.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Shark fin soup is 11% higher.
  • Chicken gravy has less Sodium.

Soup, shark fin, restaurant-prepared and Gravy, chicken, canned or bottled, ready-to-serve 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 2.1% 3% 3.7% 3.4% 6.3% 2.2% 8.6% 51% 2% 2.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +133.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +26.2%
Contains more IronIron +944.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +468.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +925%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +60%
Contains less SodiumSodium -22.4%
~equal in Calcium ~10mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~20mg

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% 0.18% 2% 0% 6% 12% 5.3% 8.6% 5.8% 0% 1.5% 1.5% 2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +73%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +350%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +35.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.143mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.025mg

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
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 0.71 g
Fats: 2.62 g
Carbs: 5.29 g
Water: 90.3 g
Other: 1.08 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +350.7%
Contains more FatsFats +31%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +39.2%
Contains more OtherOther +24.1%
~equal in Water ~90.3g

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
31% 50% 20%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.639 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.407 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -21.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +76.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +19.4%

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 Chicken gravy
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shark fin soup Chicken gravy Opinion
Calories 46kcal 48kcal Chicken gravy
Protein 3.2g 0.71g Shark fin soup
Fats 2g 2.62g Chicken gravy
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Shark fin soup
Net carbs 3.8g 5.19g Chicken gravy
Carbs 3.8g 5.29g Chicken gravy
Cholesterol 2mg 5mg Shark fin soup
Magnesium 7mg 3mg Shark fin soup
Calcium 10mg 10mg
Potassium 53mg 42mg Shark fin soup
Iron 0.94mg 0.09mg Shark fin soup
Sugar 0.3g Shark fin soup
Fiber 0g 0.1g Chicken gravy
Copper 0.108mg 0.019mg Shark fin soup
Zinc 0.82mg 0.08mg Shark fin soup
Starch 4.89g Chicken gravy
Phosphorus 21mg 20mg Shark fin soup
Sodium 501mg 389mg Chicken gravy
Vitamin A 0IU 3IU Chicken gravy
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg Chicken gravy
Vitamin E 0.1mg Chicken gravy
Manganese 0.024mg 0.015mg Shark fin soup
Selenium 0.4µg Chicken gravy
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.024mg Shark fin soup
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.053mg Chicken gravy
Vitamin B3 0.493mg 0.285mg Shark fin soup
Vitamin B5 0.13mg 0.143mg Chicken gravy
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 0.025mg Shark fin soup
Vitamin B12 0.19µg 0µg Shark fin soup
Vitamin K 0.6µg Chicken gravy
Folate 9µg 2µg Shark fin soup
Trans Fat 0.011g Shark fin soup
Choline 3.7mg Chicken gravy
Saturated Fat 0.501g 0.639g Shark fin soup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.583g 1.027g Chicken gravy
Polyunsaturated fat 0.341g 0.407g Chicken gravy
Omega-3 - EPA 0.086g 0g Shark fin soup
Omega-3 - DHA 0.121g 0g Shark fin soup
Omega-3 - ALA 0.02g Chicken gravy
Omega-3 - DPA 0.042g 0g Shark fin soup
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Chicken gravy
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Chicken gravy
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.377g Chicken gravy

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shark fin soup Chicken gravy
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
3%
Chicken gravy
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Shark fin soup
8%
Chicken gravy

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.138g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken gravy
Chicken gravy contains less Sodium (difference - 112mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Chicken gravy - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171566/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.