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Shark fin soup vs. Swiss cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between shark fin soup and Swiss cheese

  • Shark fin soup is richer in iron, while Swiss cheese is higher in vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin A, and vitamin B2.
  • Swiss cheese covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 120% more than shark fin soup.
  • Shark fin soup has 7 times more iron than Swiss cheese. Shark fin soup has 0.94mg of iron, while Swiss cheese has 0.13mg.
  • Swiss cheese is lower in sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Soup, shark fin, restaurant-prepared and Cheese, swiss.

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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 24% 267% 6.4% 4.9% 16% 119% 246% 24% 3.4% 164%
Contains more IronIron +623.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +129.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +371.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +8800%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +35.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +432.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2633.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -62.7%
~equal in Manganese ~0.026mg

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 0% 96% 12% 0% 2.8% 70% 1.2% 21% 16% 383% 3.5% 7.5% 8.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +670.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +674.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +171.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +173.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1510.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +11.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
27% 31% 38% 3%
Protein: 26.96 g
Fats: 30.99 g
Carbs: 1.44 g
Water: 37.63 g
Other: 2.98 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +163.9%
Contains more WaterWater +139.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +742.5%
Contains more FatsFats +1449.5%
Contains more OtherOther +242.5%

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
66% 29% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.227 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.046 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.341 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1280.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +293.3%

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 Swiss cheese
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Swiss cheese DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.19µg 3.06µg 120%
Calcium 10mg 890mg 88%
Saturated fat 0.501g 18.227g 81%
Phosphorus 21mg 574mg 79%
Selenium 30µg 55%
Protein 3.2g 26.96g 48%
Fats 2g 30.99g 45%
Vitamin A 0µg 288µg 32%
Zinc 0.82mg 4.37mg 32%
Cholesterol 2mg 93mg 30%
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.302mg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 0.583g 8.046g 19%
Calories 46kcal 393kcal 17%
Sodium 501mg 187mg 14%
Iron 0.94mg 0.13mg 10%
Copper 0.108mg 0.047mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.341g 1.341g 7%
Magnesium 7mg 33mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.13mg 0.353mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 0.071mg 3%
Choline 15.5mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.493mg 0.064mg 3%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.011mg 1%
Potassium 53mg 72mg 1%
Carbs 3.8g 1.44g 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 3.8g 1.44g N/A
Manganese 0.024mg 0.026mg 0%
Folate 9µg 10µg 0%
Trans fat 0.987g N/A
Tryptophan 0.401mg 0%
Threonine 1.038mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.537mg 0%
Leucine 2.959mg 0%
Lysine 2.585mg 0%
Methionine 0.784mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.662mg 0%
Valine 2.139mg 0%
Histidine 1.065mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.086g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.121g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.042g 0.018g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.734g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shark fin soup Swiss cheese
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
48%
Swiss cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Shark fin soup
87%
Swiss cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 314mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 91mg)
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 - 17.726g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is cheaper (difference - $3.6)

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. Swiss cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171251/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.