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Shark fin soup vs. Potato salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between shark fin soup and potato salad

  • Shark fin soup has more vitamin B12; however, potato salad has more vitamin C, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, potassium, and fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for cholesterol for potato salad is 22% higher.
  • Shark fin soup is lower in saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Soup, shark fin, restaurant-prepared and Potato salad, home-prepared.

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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% 5.7% 22% 24% 39% 8.5% 22% 69% 13% 22%
Contains more IronIron +44.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +164.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +114.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +90%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +379.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +147.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +320.8%
~equal in Copper ~0.118mg
~equal in Sodium ~529mg

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 33% 11% 0% 0% 19% 14% 17% 32% 33% 0% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +9900%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +185.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +80.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +310.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +442.3%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +19.4%
Contains more WaterWater +18.6%
Contains more FatsFats +310%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +193.9%
Contains more OtherOther +124.1%

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
19% 32% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.429 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.737 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -64.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +325.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +995.9%

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 Potato salad
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 Potato salad DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.341g 3.737g 23%
Cholesterol 2mg 68mg 22%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 10mg 11%
Fats 2g 8.2g 10%
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 0.141mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.13mg 0.534mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0.19µg 0µg 8%
Selenium 4.1µg 7%
Potassium 53mg 254mg 6%
Calories 46kcal 143kcal 5%
Monounsaturated fat 0.583g 2.48g 5%
Fiber 0g 1.3g 5%
Zinc 0.82mg 0.31mg 5%
Vitamin A 0µg 32µg 4%
Iron 0.94mg 0.65mg 4%
Phosphorus 21mg 52mg 4%
Saturated fat 0.501g 1.429g 4%
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.077mg 4%
Manganese 0.024mg 0.101mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.493mg 0.89mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.06mg 2%
Carbs 3.8g 11.17g 2%
Magnesium 7mg 15mg 2%
Protein 3.2g 2.68g 1%
Sodium 501mg 529mg 1%
Copper 0.108mg 0.118mg 1%
Calcium 10mg 19mg 1%
Folate 9µg 7µg 1%
Net carbs 3.8g 9.87g N/A
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0%
Threonine 0.116mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.141mg 0%
Leucine 0.202mg 0%
Lysine 0.171mg 0%
Methionine 0.066mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.135mg 0%
Valine 0.172mg 0%
Histidine 0.062mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.086g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.121g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.042g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shark fin soup Potato salad
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
13%
Potato salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Shark fin soup
24%
Potato salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.928g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato salad
Potato salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato salad
Potato salad 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. Potato salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/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.