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

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What are the differences between Shark fin soup and Chicken gumbo?

  • Shark fin soup is higher in Vitamin B12, yet Chicken gumbo is higher in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Manganese, and Fiber.
  • Chicken gumbo's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 20% more.
  • Shark fin soup has 10 times more Vitamin B12 than Chicken gumbo. While Shark fin soup has 0.19µg of Vitamin B12, Chicken gumbo has only 0.02µg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Shark fin soup is lower.

We used Soup, shark fin, restaurant-prepared and Soup, chicken gumbo, canned, condensed types 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% 5.7% 5.3% 27% 33% 8.2% 8.6% 90% 26% 37%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +133.3%
Contains more IronIron +32.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +173.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -27.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +90%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +733.3%
~equal in Copper ~0.1mg
~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 13% 5.9% 7.2% 0% 50% 69% 9.9% 9.6% 12% 2.5% 14% 3.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +850%
Contains more FolateFolate +80%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3900%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +640.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +669.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +92.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.53mg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
2% 7% 88% 2%
Protein: 2.1 g
Fats: 1.14 g
Carbs: 6.67 g
Water: 88.02 g
Other: 2.07 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +52.4%
Contains more FatsFats +75.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +75.5%
Contains more OtherOther +137.9%
~equal in Water ~88.02g

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
25% 49% 26%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.52 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.28 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +12.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +21.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -48.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shark fin soup Chicken gumbo Opinion
Calories 46kcal 45kcal Shark fin soup
Protein 3.2g 2.1g Shark fin soup
Fats 2g 1.14g Shark fin soup
Vitamin C 0.1mg 4mg Chicken gumbo
Net carbs 3.8g 5.07g Chicken gumbo
Carbs 3.8g 6.67g Chicken gumbo
Cholesterol 2mg 3mg Shark fin soup
Magnesium 7mg 3mg Shark fin soup
Calcium 10mg 19mg Chicken gumbo
Potassium 53mg 60mg Chicken gumbo
Iron 0.94mg 0.71mg Shark fin soup
Sugar 1.93g Shark fin soup
Fiber 0g 1.6g Chicken gumbo
Copper 0.108mg 0.1mg Shark fin soup
Zinc 0.82mg 0.3mg Shark fin soup
Phosphorus 21mg 20mg Shark fin soup
Sodium 501mg 693mg Shark fin soup
Vitamin A 0IU 98IU Chicken gumbo
Vitamin A 0µg 5µg Chicken gumbo
Vitamin E 0.36mg Chicken gumbo
Manganese 0.024mg 0.2mg Chicken gumbo
Selenium 6.7µg Chicken gumbo
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.2mg Chicken gumbo
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.3mg Chicken gumbo
Vitamin B3 0.493mg 0.53mg Chicken gumbo
Vitamin B5 0.13mg 0.16mg Chicken gumbo
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 0.05mg Chicken gumbo
Vitamin B12 0.19µg 0.02µg Shark fin soup
Vitamin K 5.7µg Chicken gumbo
Folate 9µg 5µg Shark fin soup
Saturated Fat 0.501g 0.26g Chicken gumbo
Monounsaturated Fat 0.583g 0.52g Shark fin soup
Polyunsaturated fat 0.341g 0.28g Shark fin soup
Tryptophan 0.018mg Chicken gumbo
Threonine 0.066mg Chicken gumbo
Isoleucine 0.079mg Chicken gumbo
Leucine 0.134mg Chicken gumbo
Lysine 0.129mg Chicken gumbo
Methionine 0.036mg Chicken gumbo
Phenylalanine 0.077mg Chicken gumbo
Valine 0.093mg Chicken gumbo
Histidine 0.046mg Chicken gumbo
Omega-3 - EPA 0.086g Shark fin soup
Omega-3 - DHA 0.121g Shark fin soup
Omega-3 - DPA 0.042g Shark fin soup

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shark fin soup Chicken gumbo
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
15%
Chicken gumbo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Shark fin soup
24%
Chicken gumbo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.93g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup contains less Sodium (difference - 192mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken gumbo
Chicken gumbo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.241g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken gumbo
Chicken gumbo is relatively richer in vitamins
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 minerals?
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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 gumbo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171147/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.