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

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What are the main differences between shark fin soup and gingerbread?

  • Shark fin soup has less manganese, iron, magnesium, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, potassium, copper, and vitamin B2 than gingerbread.
  • Gingerbread's daily need coverage for manganese is 29% higher.
  • Shark fin soup contains less saturated fat.

We used Soup, shark fin, restaurant-prepared and Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe types in this comparison.

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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 50% 21% 39% 108% 65% 11% 23% 43% 89% 89%
Contains more ZincZinc +110.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +900%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +610%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +728.3%
Contains more IronIron +206.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +80.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +157.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -34.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2745.8%

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 0.33% 4.7% 0% 0% 48% 37% 33% 23% 44% 7.5% 0% 25% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +603.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +315.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +252.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +188.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +630.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +266.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0.1mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~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
4% 16% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 49.2 g
Water: 28 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more WaterWater +221.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +21.9%
Contains more FatsFats +720%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1194.7%
Contains more OtherOther +187.4%

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
27% 46% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.122 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.216 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1122%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1136.4%

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 Gingerbread
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shark fin soup Gingerbread DV% diff.
Selenium 16.3µg 30%
Manganese 0.024mg 0.683mg 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.341g 4.216g 26%
Iron 0.94mg 2.88mg 24%
Fats 2g 16.4g 22%
Calories 46kcal 356kcal 16%
Monounsaturated fat 0.583g 7.124g 16%
Saturated fat 0.501g 4.122g 16%
Carbs 3.8g 49.2g 15%
Magnesium 7mg 70mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.19mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 0.19mg 13%
Potassium 53mg 439mg 11%
Cholesterol 2mg 32mg 10%
Copper 0.108mg 0.195mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.162mg 9%
Vitamin B3 0.493mg 1.738mg 8%
Sodium 501mg 327mg 8%
Folate 9µg 33µg 6%
Calcium 10mg 71mg 6%
Phosphorus 21mg 54mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.13mg 0.375mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.19µg 0.06µg 5%
Zinc 0.82mg 0.39mg 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 14µg 2%
Protein 3.2g 3.9g 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 3.8g 49.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.047mg 0%
Threonine 0.124mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.151mg 0%
Leucine 0.279mg 0%
Lysine 0.131mg 0%
Methionine 0.08mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.195mg 0%
Valine 0.173mg 0%
Histidine 0.087mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.086g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.121g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.042g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shark fin soup Gingerbread
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
17%
Gingerbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Shark fin soup
54%
Gingerbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.621g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 174mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Gingerbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172702/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.