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Shark fin soup vs. Kung Pao chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Shark fin soup and Kung Pao chicken different?

  • Kung Pao chicken has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Manganese, Vitamin C, Vitamin B5, Vitamin A RAE, and Fiber than Shark fin soup.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Kung Pao chicken is 17% higher.
  • Shark fin soup has less Cholesterol.

Soup, shark fin, restaurant-prepared and Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken are the varieties used 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.
Contains more Iron +23.7%
Contains more Zinc +10.8%
Contains more Copper +47.9%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Magnesium +242.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +347.6%
Contains more Potassium +311.3%
Contains less Sodium -19.8%
Contains more Manganese +966.7%
Equal in Zinc - 0.74
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 6% 29% 18% 41% 20% 53% 21% 25% 34% 45%
Contains more Iron +23.7%
Contains more Zinc +10.8%
Contains more Copper +47.9%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Magnesium +242.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +347.6%
Contains more Potassium +311.3%
Contains less Sodium -19.8%
Contains more Manganese +966.7%
Equal in Zinc - 0.74

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 B12 +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +7000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +459.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +284.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +834.6%
Contains more Folate +77.8%
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 78% 21% 0% 24% 8% 13% 52% 30% 57% 12% 14% 34%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +7000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +459.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +284.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +834.6%
Contains more Folate +77.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +20.5%
Contains more Protein +205%
Contains more Fats +249%
Contains more Carbs +80.8%
Contains more Other +85.1%
3% 2% 4% 90%
Protein: 3.2 g
Fats: 2 g
Carbs: 3.8 g
Water: 90.13 g
Other: 0.87 g
10% 7% 7% 75%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 6.98 g
Carbs: 6.87 g
Water: 74.78 g
Other: 1.61 g
Contains more Water +20.5%
Contains more Protein +205%
Contains more Fats +249%
Contains more Carbs +80.8%
Contains more Other +85.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +272.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +785.6%
35% 41% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.501 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.583 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.341 g
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +272.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +785.6%

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 Kung Pao chicken
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shark fin soup Kung Pao chicken Opinion
Net carbs 3.8g 5.37g Kung Pao chicken
Protein 3.2g 9.76g Kung Pao chicken
Fats 2g 6.98g Kung Pao chicken
Carbs 3.8g 6.87g Kung Pao chicken
Calories 46kcal 129kcal Kung Pao chicken
Starch 2.53g Kung Pao chicken
Fructose 0.54g Kung Pao chicken
Sugar 3.03g Shark fin soup
Fiber 0g 1.5g Kung Pao chicken
Calcium 10mg 20mg Kung Pao chicken
Iron 0.94mg 0.76mg Shark fin soup
Magnesium 7mg 24mg Kung Pao chicken
Phosphorus 21mg 94mg Kung Pao chicken
Potassium 53mg 218mg Kung Pao chicken
Sodium 501mg 402mg Kung Pao chicken
Zinc 0.82mg 0.74mg Shark fin soup
Copper 0.108mg 0.073mg Shark fin soup
Manganese 0.024mg 0.256mg Kung Pao chicken
Selenium 8.1µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A 0IU 1299IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 65µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin E 1.02mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin C 0.1mg 7.1mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.032mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.055mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B3 0.493mg 2.757mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B5 0.13mg 0.5mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 0.243mg Kung Pao chicken
Folate 9µg 16µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B12 0.19µg 0.11µg Shark fin soup
Vitamin K 13.6µg Kung Pao chicken
Tryptophan 0.118mg Kung Pao chicken
Threonine 0.407mg Kung Pao chicken
Isoleucine 0.431mg Kung Pao chicken
Leucine 0.775mg Kung Pao chicken
Lysine 0.449mg Kung Pao chicken
Methionine 0.24mg Kung Pao chicken
Phenylalanine 0.402mg Kung Pao chicken
Valine 0.47mg Kung Pao chicken
Histidine 0.265mg Kung Pao chicken
Cholesterol 2mg 26mg Shark fin soup
Trans Fat 0.034g Shark fin soup
Saturated Fat 0.501g 1.352g Shark fin soup
Omega-3 - DHA 0.121g 0.003g Shark fin soup
Omega-3 - EPA 0.086g 0.003g Shark fin soup
Omega-3 - DPA 0.042g 0.004g Shark fin soup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.583g 2.173g Kung Pao chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 0.341g 3.02g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.688g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.244g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Kung Pao chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shark fin soup Kung Pao chicken
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
28%
Kung Pao chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Shark fin soup
29%
Kung Pao chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.03g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.851g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 99mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Kung Pao chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167676/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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