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Shark fin soup vs. Hot dog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between shark fin soup and hot dogs

  • Hot dogs are richer than shark fin soup in vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, calcium, and vitamin B2.
  • Hot dogs cover your daily vitamin B12 needs 58% more than shark fin soup.
  • Shark fin soup is lower in sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Soup, shark fin, restaurant-prepared and Frankfurter, meat.

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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 11% 30% 13% 41% 32% 33% 88% 142% 5.9% 68%
Contains more CopperCopper +11.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -54%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +114.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +890%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +186.8%
Contains more IronIron +16%
Contains more ZincZinc +46.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +881%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +87.5%

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% 0% 3.8% 0% 14% 28% 50% 19% 38% 196% 0% 4.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +103.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +210.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +440.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +138.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +538.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +726.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~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
10% 26% 4% 56% 4%
Protein: 10.26 g
Fats: 25.76 g
Carbs: 4.17 g
Water: 56.31 g
Other: 3.5 g
Contains more WaterWater +60.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +220.6%
Contains more FatsFats +1188%
Contains more OtherOther +302.3%
~equal in Carbs ~4.17g

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
33% 49% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.666 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.404 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1853%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1191.5%

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 Hot dog
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index 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 Hot dog DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.19µg 1.57µg 58%
Fats 2g 25.76g 37%
Saturated fat 0.501g 7.666g 33%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.341g 4.404g 27%
Monounsaturated fat 0.583g 11.386g 27%
Phosphorus 21mg 206mg 26%
Sodium 501mg 1090mg 26%
Cholesterol 2mg 77mg 25%
Selenium 12.5µg 23%
Vitamin B3 0.493mg 2.665mg 14%
Protein 3.2g 10.26g 14%
Calories 46kcal 290kcal 12%
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 0.166mg 11%
Calcium 10mg 99mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.121mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.13mg 0.31mg 4%
Zinc 0.82mg 1.2mg 3%
Potassium 53mg 152mg 3%
Iron 0.94mg 1.09mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.055mg 2%
Magnesium 7mg 15mg 2%
Copper 0.108mg 0.097mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1%
Manganese 0.024mg 0.045mg 1%
Folate 9µg 6µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 3.8g 4.17g N/A
Carbs 3.8g 4.17g 0%
Tryptophan 0.111mg 0%
Threonine 0.474mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.53mg 0%
Leucine 0.907mg 0%
Lysine 0.963mg 0%
Methionine 0.291mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.445mg 0%
Valine 0.555mg 0%
Histidine 0.331mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.086g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.121g 0g 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 Hot dog
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
27%
Hot dog
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Shark fin soup
46%
Hot dog

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup contains less Sodium (difference - 589mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.165g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hot dog
Hot dog is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hot dog
Hot dog 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. Hot dog - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172968/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.