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Shark fin soup vs. Chuck steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between shark fin soup and chuck steak

  • Chuck steak is richer than shark fin soup in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, phosphorus, iron, and vitamin B5.
  • Chuck steak covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 118% more than shark fin soup.
  • Shark fin soup has 7 times more sodium than chuck steak. Shark fin soup has 501mg of sodium, while chuck steak has 71mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Soup, shark fin, restaurant-prepared and Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled.

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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 16% 4.8% 29% 92% 26% 237% 83% 9.3% 1.6% 150%
Contains more CopperCopper +40.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +214.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +60%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +513.2%
Contains more IronIron +160.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +958.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +819%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.8%

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% 2.3% 2% 1.5% 17% 44% 87% 45% 86% 379% 4% 4.5% 43%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +389.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +845.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +478.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1334.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1494.7%

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
25% 20% 55%
Protein: 24.98 g
Fats: 19.64 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 0.16 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +63.2%
Contains more OtherOther +443.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +680.6%
Contains more FatsFats +882%

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
46% 50% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.66 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.81 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1522.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +137.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shark fin soup Chuck steak DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.19µg 3.03µg 118%
Zinc 0.82mg 8.68mg 71%
Selenium 27.5µg 50%
Protein 3.2g 24.98g 44%
Saturated fat 0.501g 8.66g 37%
Cholesterol 2mg 87mg 28%
Fats 2g 19.64g 27%
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 0.373mg 27%
Vitamin B3 0.493mg 4.663mg 26%
Phosphorus 21mg 193mg 25%
Monounsaturated fat 0.583g 9.457g 22%
Iron 0.94mg 2.45mg 19%
Sodium 501mg 71mg 19%
Choline 79mg 14%
Calories 46kcal 277kcal 12%
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.191mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.13mg 0.752mg 12%
Potassium 53mg 325mg 8%
Magnesium 7mg 22mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.341g 0.81g 3%
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.066mg 3%
Copper 0.108mg 0.077mg 3%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Carbs 3.8g 0g 1%
Folate 9µg 6µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 1%
Calcium 10mg 16mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 7µg 1%
Manganese 0.024mg 0.012mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 3.8g 0g N/A
Trans fat 1.287g N/A
Tryptophan 0.281mg 0%
Threonine 1.099mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.062mg 0%
Leucine 2.009mg 0%
Lysine 2.184mg 0%
Methionine 0.709mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.951mg 0%
Valine 1.129mg 0%
Histidine 0.809mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.086g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.121g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.041g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.042g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.619g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shark fin soup Chuck steak
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
55%
Chuck steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Shark fin soup
65%
Chuck steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.159g)
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 contains less Sodium?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak contains less Sodium (difference - 430mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak 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. Chuck steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171228/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.