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

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Summary of differences between Shark fin soup and Potato soup

  • Shark fin soup has more Iron, Vitamin B12, and Zinc, while Potato soup has more Manganese, Vitamin B5, Copper, and Fiber.
  • Potato soup covers your daily need of Manganese 12% more than Shark fin soup.
  • Shark fin soup contains 5 times more Zinc than Potato soup. While Shark fin soup contains 0.82mg of Zinc, Potato soup contains only 0.15mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Shark fin soup is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Soup, shark fin, restaurant-prepared and Soup, cream of potato, canned, condensed.

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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 +176.5%
Contains less Sodium -17.1%
Contains more Zinc +446.7%
Contains more Calcium +70%
Contains more Magnesium +85.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +95.2%
Contains more Potassium +211.3%
Contains more Copper +85.2%
Contains more Manganese +1150%
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 6% 13% 10% 18% 15% 79% 5% 67% 40% 11%
Contains more Iron +176.5%
Contains less Sodium -17.1%
Contains more Zinc +446.7%
Contains more Calcium +70%
Contains more Magnesium +85.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +95.2%
Contains more Potassium +211.3%
Contains more Copper +85.2%
Contains more Manganese +1150%

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 B2 +34.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.7%
Contains more Folate +350%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +375%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +438.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.028
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 5% 2% 0% 1% 7% 7% 9% 42% 7% 2% 5% 3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +34.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.7%
Contains more Folate +350%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +375%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +438.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.028

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +111.9%
Contains more Carbs +236.6%
Contains more Other +109.2%
Equal in Fats - 1.88
Equal in Water - 82
3% 2% 4% 90%
Protein: 3.2 g
Fats: 2 g
Carbs: 3.8 g
Water: 90.13 g
Other: 0.87 g
2% 13% 82% 2%
Protein: 1.51 g
Fats: 1.88 g
Carbs: 12.79 g
Water: 82 g
Other: 1.82 g
Contains more Protein +111.9%
Contains more Carbs +236.6%
Contains more Other +109.2%
Equal in Fats - 1.88
Equal in Water - 82

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +32.5%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.33
35% 41% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.501 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.583 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.341 g
56% 25% 19%
Saturated Fat: 0.97 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.44 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.33 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +32.5%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.33

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 Potato soup
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shark fin soup Potato soup Opinion
Net carbs 3.8g 11.49g Potato soup
Protein 3.2g 1.51g Shark fin soup
Fats 2g 1.88g Shark fin soup
Carbs 3.8g 12.79g Potato soup
Calories 46kcal 74kcal Potato soup
Sugar 1.44g Shark fin soup
Fiber 0g 1.3g Potato soup
Calcium 10mg 17mg Potato soup
Iron 0.94mg 0.34mg Shark fin soup
Magnesium 7mg 13mg Potato soup
Phosphorus 21mg 41mg Potato soup
Potassium 53mg 165mg Potato soup
Sodium 501mg 604mg Shark fin soup
Zinc 0.82mg 0.15mg Shark fin soup
Copper 0.108mg 0.2mg Potato soup
Manganese 0.024mg 0.3mg Potato soup
Selenium 1.9µg Potato soup
Vitamin A 0IU 68IU Potato soup
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 19µg Potato soup
Vitamin E 0.07mg Potato soup
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.2mg Potato soup
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.028mg Potato soup
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.029mg Shark fin soup
Vitamin B3 0.493mg 0.43mg Shark fin soup
Vitamin B5 0.13mg 0.7mg Potato soup
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 0.03mg Potato soup
Folate 9µg 2µg Shark fin soup
Vitamin B12 0.19µg 0.04µg Shark fin soup
Vitamin K 1.1µg Potato soup
Tryptophan 0.02mg Potato soup
Threonine 0.049mg Potato soup
Isoleucine 0.061mg Potato soup
Leucine 0.094mg Potato soup
Lysine 0.066mg Potato soup
Methionine 0.024mg Potato soup
Phenylalanine 0.066mg Potato soup
Valine 0.074mg Potato soup
Histidine 0.031mg Potato soup
Cholesterol 2mg 1mg Potato soup
Saturated Fat 0.501g 0.97g Shark fin soup
Omega-3 - DHA 0.121g 0g Shark fin soup
Omega-3 - EPA 0.086g 0g Shark fin soup
Omega-3 - DPA 0.042g 0g Shark fin soup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.583g 0.44g Shark fin soup
Polyunsaturated fat 0.341g 0.33g Shark fin soup

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shark fin soup Potato 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
6%
Shark fin soup
7%
Potato soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Shark fin soup
26%
Potato soup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.44g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup contains less Sodium (difference - 103mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.469g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato soup
Potato soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato soup
Potato soup is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato soup
Potato soup is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Shark fin soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174532/nutrients
  2. Potato soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171158/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.