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

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A recap on differences between Shark fin soup and Chowder

  • Shark fin soup has less Vitamin A RAE, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Chowder has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Soup, shark fin, restaurant-prepared and Soup, chicken corn chowder, chunky, ready-to-serve, single brand.

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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.
Contains less Sodium -40.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 36% 5% 9% 5% 66% 23% 36% 4% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 39% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains less Sodium -40.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 1% 7% 9% 10% 8% 6% 7% 24% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 69% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +215%
Contains more Carbs +97.4%
Contains more Other +14.9%
Equal in Protein - 3.1
Equal in Water - 82.1
3% 2% 4% 90%
Protein: 3.2 g
Fats: 2 g
Carbs: 3.8 g
Water: 90.13 g
Other: 0.87 g
3% 6% 8% 82%
Protein: 3.1 g
Fats: 6.3 g
Carbs: 7.5 g
Water: 82.1 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Fats +215%
Contains more Carbs +97.4%
Contains more Other +14.9%
Equal in Protein - 3.1
Equal in Water - 82.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +117.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +457.2%
35% 41% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.501 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.583 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.341 g
36% 26% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.75 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.9 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +117.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +457.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shark fin soup Chowder Opinion
Net carbs 3.8g 6.6g Chowder
Protein 3.2g 3.1g Shark fin soup
Fats 2g 6.3g Chowder
Carbs 3.8g 7.5g Chowder
Calories 46kcal 99kcal Chowder
Fiber 0g 0.9g Chowder
Calcium 10mg Shark fin soup
Iron 0.94mg Shark fin soup
Magnesium 7mg Shark fin soup
Phosphorus 21mg Shark fin soup
Potassium 53mg Shark fin soup
Sodium 501mg 299mg Chowder
Zinc 0.82mg Shark fin soup
Copper 0.108mg Shark fin soup
Manganese 0.024mg Shark fin soup
Vitamin A 0IU 1150IU Chowder
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 58µg Chowder
Vitamin C 0.1mg Shark fin soup
Vitamin B1 0.027mg Shark fin soup
Vitamin B2 0.039mg Shark fin soup
Vitamin B3 0.493mg Shark fin soup
Vitamin B5 0.13mg Shark fin soup
Vitamin B6 0.026mg Shark fin soup
Folate 9µg Shark fin soup
Vitamin B12 0.19µg Shark fin soup
Cholesterol 2mg 11mg Shark fin soup
Saturated Fat 0.501g 1.75g Shark fin soup
Omega-3 - DHA 0.121g Shark fin soup
Omega-3 - EPA 0.086g Shark fin soup
Omega-3 - DPA 0.042g Shark fin soup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.583g 1.27g Chowder
Polyunsaturated fat 0.341g 1.9g Chowder

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Shark fin soup Chowder
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
6%
Shark fin soup
6%
Chowder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Shark fin soup
4%
Chowder

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.249g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chowder
Chowder contains less Sodium (difference - 202mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Chowder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171585/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.