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Shark fin soup vs. Smoked salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Shark fin soup and Smoked salmon?

  • Smoked salmon is richer than Shark fin soup in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Copper.
  • Smoked salmon's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 128% more.
  • Shark fin soup has 3 times more Zinc than Smoked salmon. While Shark fin soup has 0.82mg of Zinc, Smoked salmon has only 0.31mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Shark fin soup is lower.

We used Soup, shark fin, restaurant-prepared and Fish, salmon, chinook, smoked 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.
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup
4
:
6
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon
Contains more Iron +10.6%
Contains less Sodium -25.4%
Contains more Zinc +164.5%
Contains more Manganese +41.2%
Contains more Magnesium +157.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +681%
Contains more Potassium +230.2%
Contains more Copper +113%
Equal in Calcium - 11
Equal in Iron - 0.85
Shark fin soup
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 36% 5% 9% 5% 66% 23% 36% 4% 0%
Smoked salmon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 32% 13% 71% 16% 88% 9% 77% 3% 177%
Contains more Iron +10.6%
Contains less Sodium -25.4%
Contains more Zinc +164.5%
Contains more Manganese +41.2%
Contains more Magnesium +157.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +681%
Contains more Potassium +230.2%
Contains more Copper +113%
Equal in Calcium - 11
Equal in Iron - 0.85

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.
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup
3
:
9
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.4%
Contains more Folate +350%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +159%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +857.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +569.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +969.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1615.8%
Shark fin soup
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%
Smoked salmon
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 28% 514% 0% 6% 24% 89% 53% 65% 2% 408% 1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.4%
Contains more Folate +350%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +159%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +857.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +569.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +969.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1615.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup
2
:
3
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +25.2%
Contains more Protein +471.3%
Contains more Fats +116%
Contains more Other +520.7%
Shark fin soup
3% 2% 4% 90%
Protein: 3.2 g
Fats: 2 g
Carbs: 3.8 g
Water: 90.13 g
Other: 0.87 g
Smoked salmon
18% 4% 72% 5%
Protein: 18.28 g
Fats: 4.32 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72 g
Other: 5.4 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +25.2%
Contains more Protein +471.3%
Contains more Fats +116%
Contains more Other +520.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup
1
:
2
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +247%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +191.8%
Shark fin soup
35% 41% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.501 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.583 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.341 g
Smoked salmon
24% 51% 25%
Saturated Fat: 0.929 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.995 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +247%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +191.8%

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 Smoked salmon
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shark fin soup Smoked salmon Opinion
Net carbs 3.8g 0g Shark fin soup
Protein 3.2g 18.28g Smoked salmon
Fats 2g 4.32g Smoked salmon
Carbs 3.8g 0g Shark fin soup
Calories 46kcal 117kcal Smoked salmon
Calcium 10mg 11mg Smoked salmon
Iron 0.94mg 0.85mg Shark fin soup
Magnesium 7mg 18mg Smoked salmon
Phosphorus 21mg 164mg Smoked salmon
Potassium 53mg 175mg Smoked salmon
Sodium 501mg 672mg Shark fin soup
Zinc 0.82mg 0.31mg Shark fin soup
Copper 0.108mg 0.23mg Smoked salmon
Manganese 0.024mg 0.017mg Shark fin soup
Selenium 32.4µg Smoked salmon
Vitamin A 0IU 87IU Smoked salmon
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 26µg Smoked salmon
Vitamin E 1.35mg Smoked salmon
Vitamin D 685IU Smoked salmon
Vitamin D 17.1µg Smoked salmon
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Shark fin soup
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.023mg Shark fin soup
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.101mg Smoked salmon
Vitamin B3 0.493mg 4.72mg Smoked salmon
Vitamin B5 0.13mg 0.87mg Smoked salmon
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 0.278mg Smoked salmon
Folate 9µg 2µg Shark fin soup
Vitamin B12 0.19µg 3.26µg Smoked salmon
Vitamin K 0.1µg Smoked salmon
Tryptophan 0.205mg Smoked salmon
Threonine 0.801mg Smoked salmon
Isoleucine 0.842mg Smoked salmon
Leucine 1.486mg Smoked salmon
Lysine 1.679mg Smoked salmon
Methionine 0.541mg Smoked salmon
Phenylalanine 0.714mg Smoked salmon
Valine 0.942mg Smoked salmon
Histidine 0.538mg Smoked salmon
Cholesterol 2mg 23mg Shark fin soup
Saturated Fat 0.501g 0.929g Shark fin soup
Omega-3 - DHA 0.121g 0.267g Smoked salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.086g 0.183g Smoked salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.042g 0.073g Smoked salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.583g 2.023g Smoked salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.341g 0.995g Smoked salmon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Shark fin soup Smoked salmon
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
99%
Smoked salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Shark fin soup
49%
Smoked salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup contains less Sodium (difference - 171mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.428g)
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 - $14)

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. Smoked salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173687/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.