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

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How are Shark fin soup and Snickers different?

  • Snickers has more Calcium, and Fiber than Shark fin soup.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Snickers is 61% higher.
  • Shark fin soup contains 3 times more Sodium than Snickers. While Shark fin soup contains 501mg of Sodium, Snickers contains only 189mg.

Soup, shark fin, restaurant-prepared and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS CRUNCHER are the varieties used 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 Iron +38.2%
Contains more Calcium +800%
Contains less Sodium -62.3%
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 27% 26% 0% 0% 0% 25% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +38.2%
Contains more Calcium +800%
Contains less Sodium -62.3%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +400%
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 8% 0% 0% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +400%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +1916.3%
Contains more Protein +114.4%
Contains more Fats +1119%
Contains more Carbs +1553.9%
Contains more Other +65.5%
3% 2% 4% 90%
Protein: 3.2 g
Fats: 2 g
Carbs: 3.8 g
Water: 90.13 g
Other: 0.87 g
7% 24% 63% 4%
Protein: 6.86 g
Fats: 24.38 g
Carbs: 62.85 g
Water: 4.47 g
Other: 1.44 g
Contains more Water +1916.3%
Contains more Protein +114.4%
Contains more Fats +1119%
Contains more Carbs +1553.9%
Contains more Other +65.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.1%
35% 41% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.501 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.583 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.341 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 12.703 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shark fin soup Snickers Opinion
Net carbs 3.8g 60.95g Snickers
Protein 3.2g 6.86g Snickers
Fats 2g 24.38g Snickers
Carbs 3.8g 62.85g Snickers
Calories 46kcal 488kcal Snickers
Sugar 46.54g Shark fin soup
Fiber 0g 1.9g Snickers
Calcium 10mg 90mg Snickers
Iron 0.94mg 0.68mg Shark fin soup
Magnesium 7mg Shark fin soup
Phosphorus 21mg Shark fin soup
Potassium 53mg Shark fin soup
Sodium 501mg 189mg Snickers
Zinc 0.82mg Shark fin soup
Copper 0.108mg Shark fin soup
Manganese 0.024mg Shark fin soup
Vitamin A 0IU 120IU Snickers
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.5mg Snickers
Vitamin B1 0.027mg Shark fin soup
Vitamin B2 0.039mg Shark fin soup
Vitamin B3 0.493mg Shark fin soup
Vitamin B5 0.13mg Shark fin soup
Vitamin B6 0.026mg Shark fin soup
Folate 9µg Shark fin soup
Vitamin B12 0.19µg Shark fin soup
Cholesterol 2mg 9mg Shark fin soup
Trans Fat 0.394g Shark fin soup
Saturated Fat 0.501g 12.703g Shark fin soup
Omega-3 - DHA 0.121g Shark fin soup
Omega-3 - EPA 0.086g Shark fin soup
Omega-3 - DPA 0.042g Shark fin soup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.583g Shark fin soup
Polyunsaturated fat 0.341g Shark fin soup

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Shark fin soup Snickers
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
1%
Snickers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Shark fin soup
8%
Snickers

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Snickers
Snickers contains less Sodium (difference - 312mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.54g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.202g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Snickers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169663/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.