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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 from 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.
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +203.2%
Contains more Zinc +1071.4%
Contains more Magnesium +42.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +47.6%
Contains more Potassium +222.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Copper +37%
Contains more Manganese +129.2%
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 2% 12% 8% 14% 16% 1% 2% 50% 8% 4%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +203.2%
Contains more Zinc +1071.4%
Contains more Magnesium +42.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +47.6%
Contains more Potassium +222.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Copper +37%
Contains more Manganese +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.
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Lychee
Contains more Vitamin B1 +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +71400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +284.6%
Contains more Folate +55.6%
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 0% 2% 0% 239% 3% 15% 12% 0% 24% 11% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +71400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +284.6%
Contains more Folate +55.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +285.5%
Contains more Fats +354.5%
Contains more Water +10.2%
Contains more Other +97.7%
Contains more Carbs +335%
Equal in Water - 81.76
3% 2% 4% 90%
Protein: 3.2 g
Fats: 2 g
Carbs: 3.8 g
Water: 90.13 g
Other: 0.87 g
17% 82%
Protein: 0.83 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 16.53 g
Water: 81.76 g
Other: 0.44 g
Contains more Protein +285.5%
Contains more Fats +354.5%
Contains more Water +10.2%
Contains more Other +97.7%
Contains more Carbs +335%
Equal in Water - 81.76

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +385.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +158.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.2%
35% 41% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.501 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.583 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.341 g
28% 34% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.12 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.132 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +385.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +158.3%
Contains less Saturated 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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 3.8g 15.23g Lychee
Protein 3.2g 0.83g Shark fin soup
Fats 2g 0.44g Shark fin soup
Carbs 3.8g 16.53g Lychee
Calories 46kcal 66kcal Lychee
Sugar 15.23g Shark fin soup
Fiber 0g 1.3g Lychee
Calcium 10mg 5mg Shark fin soup
Iron 0.94mg 0.31mg Shark fin soup
Magnesium 7mg 10mg Lychee
Phosphorus 21mg 31mg Lychee
Potassium 53mg 171mg Lychee
Sodium 501mg 1mg Lychee
Zinc 0.82mg 0.07mg Shark fin soup
Copper 0.108mg 0.148mg Lychee
Manganese 0.024mg 0.055mg Lychee
Selenium 0.6µg Lychee
Vitamin E 0.07mg Lychee
Vitamin C 0.1mg 71.5mg Lychee
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.011mg Shark fin soup
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.065mg Lychee
Vitamin B3 0.493mg 0.603mg Lychee
Vitamin B5 0.13mg Shark fin soup
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 0.1mg Lychee
Folate 9µg 14µg Lychee
Vitamin B12 0.19µg 0µg Shark fin soup
Vitamin K 0.4µg Lychee
Tryptophan 0.007mg Lychee
Lysine 0.041mg Lychee
Methionine 0.009mg Lychee
Cholesterol 2mg 0mg Lychee
Saturated Fat 0.501g 0.099g Lychee
Omega-3 - DHA 0.121g 0g Shark fin soup
Omega-3 - EPA 0.086g 0g Shark fin soup
Omega-3 - DPA 0.042g 0g Shark fin soup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.583g 0.12g Shark fin soup
Polyunsaturated fat 0.341g 0.132g Shark fin soup

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shark fin soup Lychee
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
25%
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 contains less Sodium?
Lychee
Lychee contains less Sodium (difference - 500mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lychee
Lychee is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
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.