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Shark fin soup vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between shark fin soup and fast food?

  • Fast food is richer than shark fin soup in vitamin B3, vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, folate, phosphorus, zinc, and manganese.
  • Fast food's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 32% more.
  • The amount of saturated fat in shark fin soup is lower.

We used Soup, shark fin, restaurant-prepared and Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain 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 19% 19% 17% 115% 40% 69% 57% 43% 47% 111%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +285.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +520%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +271.7%
Contains more IronIron +225.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +12%
Contains more ZincZinc +207.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +538.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1387.5%

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% 3% 7.6% 1.5% 79% 84% 105% 32% 49% 111% 12% 60% 19%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1074.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +830.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1039.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +307.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +715.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +368.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +788.9%

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% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more WaterWater +134.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +416.3%
Contains more FatsFats +500.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +728.9%
Contains more OtherOther +74.7%

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
41% 44% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.493 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.68 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -88.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +729.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +392.7%

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 Fast food
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shark fin soup Fast food DV% diff.
Selenium 20.3µg 37%
Vitamin B3 0.493mg 5.617mg 32%
Vitamin B12 0.19µg 0.89µg 29%
Protein 3.2g 16.52g 27%
Iron 0.94mg 3.06mg 27%
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.363mg 25%
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.317mg 24%
Saturated fat 0.501g 4.493g 18%
Folate 9µg 80µg 18%
Phosphorus 21mg 134mg 16%
Fats 2g 12.01g 15%
Zinc 0.82mg 2.52mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 0.212mg 14%
Manganese 0.024mg 0.357mg 14%
Calories 46kcal 297kcal 13%
Monounsaturated fat 0.583g 4.835g 11%
Cholesterol 2mg 33mg 10%
Carbs 3.8g 31.5g 9%
Starch 22.87g 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.341g 1.68g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.13mg 0.53mg 8%
Sodium 501mg 331mg 7%
Fiber 0g 1.7g 7%
Choline 34.4mg 6%
Calcium 10mg 62mg 5%
Magnesium 7mg 27mg 5%
Vitamin K 4.9µg 4%
Potassium 53mg 197mg 4%
Fructose 2.27g 3%
Vitamin E 0.38mg 3%
Copper 0.108mg 0.121mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 9µg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 3.8g 29.8g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Sugar 4.88g N/A
Trans fat 0.514g N/A
Tryptophan 0.144mg 0%
Threonine 0.46mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.642mg 0%
Leucine 1.13mg 0%
Lysine 0.785mg 0%
Methionine 0.306mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 0%
Valine 0.728mg 0%
Histidine 0.402mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.086g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.121g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.042g 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shark fin soup Fast food
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
43%
Fast food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Shark fin soup
54%
Fast food

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.992g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fast food
Fast food contains less Sodium (difference - 170mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food
Fast food 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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/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.