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

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Significant differences between Minestrone and Shark fin soup

  • Minestrone is richer in Manganese, and Vitamin A RAE, while Shark fin soup is higher in Vitamin B12, Iron, and Copper.
  • Shark fin soup covers your daily Sodium needs 11% more than Minestrone.
  • Minestrone is lower in Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Soup, minestrone, canned, prepared with equal volume water and Soup, shark fin, restaurant-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.
Contains more Calcium +40%
Contains more Potassium +145.3%
Contains less Sodium -49.3%
Contains more Manganese +533.3%
Contains more Iron +147.4%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Zinc +164.5%
Contains more Copper +111.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 21
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 15% 3% 10% 12% 34% 9% 17% 20% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 36% 5% 9% 5% 66% 23% 36% 4% 0%
Contains more Calcium +40%
Contains more Potassium +145.3%
Contains less Sodium -49.3%
Contains more Manganese +533.3%
Contains more Iron +147.4%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Zinc +164.5%
Contains more Copper +111.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 21

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%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +57.7%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 59% 0% 0% 2% 6% 5% 8% 9% 10% 12% 0% 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 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +57.7%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.13

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +22.6%
Contains more Other +37.9%
Contains more Protein +80.8%
Contains more Fats +92.3%
Equal in Water - 90.13
2% 5% 91%
Protein: 1.77 g
Fats: 1.04 g
Carbs: 4.66 g
Water: 91.33 g
Other: 1.2 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 Carbs +22.6%
Contains more Other +37.9%
Contains more Protein +80.8%
Contains more Fats +92.3%
Equal in Water - 90.13

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +101%
23% 30% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.46 g
35% 41% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.501 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.583 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.341 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +101%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Minestrone Shark fin soup Opinion
Net carbs 4.26g 3.8g Minestrone
Protein 1.77g 3.2g Shark fin soup
Fats 1.04g 2g Shark fin soup
Carbs 4.66g 3.8g Minestrone
Calories 34kcal 46kcal Shark fin soup
Fiber 0.4g 0g Minestrone
Calcium 14mg 10mg Minestrone
Iron 0.38mg 0.94mg Shark fin soup
Magnesium 3mg 7mg Shark fin soup
Phosphorus 23mg 21mg Minestrone
Potassium 130mg 53mg Minestrone
Sodium 254mg 501mg Minestrone
Zinc 0.31mg 0.82mg Shark fin soup
Copper 0.051mg 0.108mg Shark fin soup
Manganese 0.152mg 0.024mg Minestrone
Vitamin A 970IU 0IU Minestrone
Vitamin A RAE 49µg 0µg Minestrone
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0.1mg Minestrone
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0.027mg Shark fin soup
Vitamin B2 0.018mg 0.039mg Shark fin soup
Vitamin B3 0.391mg 0.493mg Shark fin soup
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.13mg Minestrone
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.026mg Minestrone
Folate 15µg 9µg Minestrone
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.19µg Shark fin soup
Tryptophan 0.013mg Minestrone
Threonine 0.043mg Minestrone
Isoleucine 0.054mg Minestrone
Leucine 0.098mg Minestrone
Lysine 0.076mg Minestrone
Methionine 0.018mg Minestrone
Phenylalanine 0.064mg Minestrone
Valine 0.074mg Minestrone
Histidine 0.03mg Minestrone
Cholesterol 1mg 2mg Minestrone
Saturated Fat 0.23g 0.501g Minestrone
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.121g Shark fin soup
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.086g Shark fin soup
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.042g Shark fin soup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.29g 0.583g Shark fin soup
Polyunsaturated fat 0.46g 0.341g Minestrone

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Minestrone 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%
Minestrone
6%
Shark fin soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Minestrone
18%
Shark fin soup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Minestrone
Minestrone contains less Sodium (difference - 247mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.271g)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Minestrone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172913/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.