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

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What are the differences between Lentil soup and Shark fin soup?

  • Lentil soup is richer than Shark fin soup in Phosphorus.
  • Lentil soup has 3 times more Potassium than Shark fin soup. While Lentil soup has 144mg of Potassium, Shark fin soup has only 53mg.

We used Soup, lentil with ham, canned, ready-to-serve and Soup, shark fin, restaurant-prepared 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 +70%
Contains more Iron +13.8%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +252.4%
Contains more Potassium +171.7%
Contains more Manganese +400%
Contains more Zinc +173.3%
Contains more Copper +54.3%
Equal in Sodium - 501
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 41% 7% 32% 13% 70% 9% 24% 16% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 36% 5% 9% 5% 66% 23% 36% 4% 0%
Contains more Calcium +70%
Contains more Iron +13.8%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +252.4%
Contains more Potassium +171.7%
Contains more Manganese +400%
Contains more Zinc +173.3%
Contains more Copper +54.3%
Equal in Sodium - 501

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 +1600%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +159.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +246.2%
Contains more Folate +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +58.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.493
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.13
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 0% 0% 6% 18% 11% 11% 9% 21% 15% 15% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1600%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +159.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +246.2%
Contains more Folate +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +58.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.493
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.13

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +16.9%
Contains more Carbs +114.7%
Contains more Other +41.4%
Contains more Fats +78.6%
Equal in Water - 90.13
4% 8% 86%
Protein: 3.74 g
Fats: 1.12 g
Carbs: 8.16 g
Water: 85.75 g
Other: 1.23 g
3% 2% 4% 90%
Protein: 3.2 g
Fats: 2 g
Carbs: 3.8 g
Water: 90.13 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more Protein +16.9%
Contains more Carbs +114.7%
Contains more Other +41.4%
Contains more Fats +78.6%
Equal in Water - 90.13

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +162.3%
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.52 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.13 g
35% 41% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.501 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.583 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.341 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +162.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lentil soup Shark fin soup
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lentil soup Shark fin soup Opinion
Net carbs 8.16g 3.8g Lentil soup
Protein 3.74g 3.2g Lentil soup
Fats 1.12g 2g Shark fin soup
Carbs 8.16g 3.8g Lentil soup
Calories 56kcal 46kcal Lentil soup
Calcium 17mg 10mg Lentil soup
Iron 1.07mg 0.94mg Lentil soup
Magnesium 9mg 7mg Lentil soup
Phosphorus 74mg 21mg Lentil soup
Potassium 144mg 53mg Lentil soup
Sodium 532mg 501mg Shark fin soup
Zinc 0.3mg 0.82mg Shark fin soup
Copper 0.07mg 0.108mg Shark fin soup
Manganese 0.12mg 0.024mg Lentil soup
Selenium 0.3µg Lentil soup
Vitamin A 145IU 0IU Lentil soup
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 0µg Lentil soup
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0.1mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.027mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B2 0.045mg 0.039mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B3 0.545mg 0.493mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.13mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.026mg Lentil soup
Folate 20µg 9µg Lentil soup
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0.19µg Shark fin soup
Cholesterol 3mg 2mg Shark fin soup
Saturated Fat 0.45g 0.501g Lentil 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 0.52g 0.583g Shark fin soup
Polyunsaturated fat 0.13g 0.341g Shark fin soup

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lentil soup Shark fin soup
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
9%
Lentil soup
6%
Shark fin soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Lentil soup
18%
Shark fin soup

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.051g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup 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. Lentil soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171549/nutrients
  2. Shark fin soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174532/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.