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

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What are the differences between Shark fin soup and Margarine?

  • Shark fin soup is higher in Copper, Iron, and Zinc, yet Margarine is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Margarine's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 91% more.
  • The amount of Sodium in Margarine is lower.

We used Soup, shark fin, restaurant-prepared and Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt types 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 Calcium +233.3%
Contains more Iron +1466.7%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +320%
Contains more Potassium +194.4%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
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 1% 3% 3% 3% 2% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +233.3%
Contains more Iron +1466.7%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +320%
Contains more Potassium +194.4%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%

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 B1 +170%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2043.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +188.9%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +90%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.037
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 215% 180% 0% 1% 3% 9% 1% 0% 3% 1% 13% 233%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +170%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2043.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +188.9%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +90%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.037

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1900%
Contains more Carbs +442.9%
Contains more Water +445.6%
Contains more Fats +3935.5%
Contains more Other +119.5%
3% 2% 4% 90%
Protein: 3.2 g
Fats: 2 g
Carbs: 3.8 g
Water: 90.13 g
Other: 0.87 g
81% 17% 2%
Protein: 0.16 g
Fats: 80.71 g
Carbs: 0.7 g
Water: 16.52 g
Other: 1.91 g
Contains more Protein +1900%
Contains more Carbs +442.9%
Contains more Water +445.6%
Contains more Fats +3935.5%
Contains more Other +119.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6568.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7026.7%
35% 41% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.501 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.583 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.341 g
19% 50% 31%
Saturated Fat: 15.189 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 38.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.302 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6568.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7026.7%

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 Margarine
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shark fin soup Margarine Opinion
Net carbs 3.8g 0.7g Shark fin soup
Protein 3.2g 0.16g Shark fin soup
Fats 2g 80.71g Margarine
Carbs 3.8g 0.7g Shark fin soup
Calories 46kcal 717kcal Margarine
Calcium 10mg 3mg Shark fin soup
Iron 0.94mg 0.06mg Shark fin soup
Magnesium 7mg 3mg Shark fin soup
Phosphorus 21mg 5mg Shark fin soup
Potassium 53mg 18mg Shark fin soup
Sodium 501mg 2mg Margarine
Zinc 0.82mg 0mg Shark fin soup
Copper 0.108mg 0mg Shark fin soup
Manganese 0.024mg Shark fin soup
Vitamin A 0IU 3577IU Margarine
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 819µg Margarine
Vitamin E 9mg Margarine
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.2mg Margarine
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.01mg Shark fin soup
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.037mg Shark fin soup
Vitamin B3 0.493mg 0.023mg Shark fin soup
Vitamin B5 0.13mg Shark fin soup
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 0.009mg Shark fin soup
Folate 9µg 1µg Shark fin soup
Vitamin B12 0.19µg 0.1µg Shark fin soup
Vitamin K 93µg Margarine
Cholesterol 2mg 0mg Margarine
Trans Fat 14.89g Shark fin soup
Saturated Fat 0.501g 15.189g Shark fin soup
Omega-3 - DHA 0.121g 0g Shark fin soup
Omega-3 - EPA 0.086g 0g Shark fin soup
Omega-3 - DPA 0.042g 0.006g Shark fin soup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.583g 38.877g Margarine
Polyunsaturated fat 0.341g 24.302g Margarine
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 21.522g Margarine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shark fin soup Margarine
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
55%
Margarine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Shark fin soup
1%
Margarine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.688g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Margarine
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 499mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Margarine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173585/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.