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

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The main differences between shark fin soup and lychee

  • Shark fin soup has more vitamin B12, iron, and zinc; however, lychee has more vitamin C, vitamin B6, and fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin C for lychee is 79% higher.
  • Lychee is lower in sodium.

Food types used in this article are Soup, shark fin, restaurant-prepared and Litchis, raw.

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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%
Lychee
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 1.5% 15% 12% 49% 1.9% 13% 0.13% 7.2% 3.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more IronIron +203.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +1071.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +42.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +222.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +37%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +47.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +129.2%

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%
Lychee
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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 238% 0% 1.4% 0% 2.8% 15% 11% 0% 23% 0% 1% 11% 3.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +71400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +22.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +284.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +55.6%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
Lychee
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17% 82%
Protein: 0.83 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 16.53 g
Water: 81.76 g
Other: 0.44 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +285.5%
Contains more FatsFats +354.5%
Contains more OtherOther +97.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +335%
~equal in Water ~81.76g

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
Lychee
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28% 34% 38%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.099 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.12 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.132 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +385.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +158.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -80.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shark fin soup Lychee DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0.1mg 71.5mg 79%
Sodium 501mg 1mg 22%
Iron 0.94mg 0.31mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0.19µg 0µg 8%
Zinc 0.82mg 0.07mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 0.1mg 6%
Protein 3.2g 0.83g 5%
Fiber 0g 1.3g 5%
Carbs 3.8g 16.53g 4%
Copper 0.108mg 0.148mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.13mg 3%
Potassium 53mg 171mg 3%
Fats 2g 0.44g 2%
Saturated fat 0.501g 0.099g 2%
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.065mg 2%
Calories 46kcal 66kcal 1%
Folate 9µg 14µg 1%
Choline 7.1mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.583g 0.12g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.341g 0.132g 1%
Vitamin B3 0.493mg 0.603mg 1%
Selenium 0.6µg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.011mg 1%
Manganese 0.024mg 0.055mg 1%
Phosphorus 21mg 31mg 1%
Calcium 10mg 5mg 1%
Magnesium 7mg 10mg 1%
Cholesterol 2mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 3.8g 15.23g N/A
Sugar 15.23g N/A
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.007mg 0%
Lysine 0.041mg 0%
Methionine 0.009mg 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 Lychee
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
24%
Lychee
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Shark fin soup
11%
Lychee

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.23g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lychee
Lychee is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lychee
Lychee contains less Sodium (difference - 500mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lychee
Lychee is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.402g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lychee
Lychee is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Lychee - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169086/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.