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

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Significant differences between Broth and Shark fin soup

  • Broth is richer in Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, Vitamin B5, and Potassium, while Shark fin soup is higher in Copper.
  • Broth covers your daily Sodium needs 1016% more than Shark fin soup.
  • Broth has 19 times more Calcium than Shark fin soup. Broth has 187mg of Calcium, while Shark fin soup has 10mg.
  • Shark fin soup is lower in Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry 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 +1770%
Contains more Magnesium +700%
Contains more Phosphorus +690.5%
Contains more Potassium +483%
Contains more Manganese +525%
Contains less Sodium -97.9%
Contains more Zinc +811.1%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Equal in Iron - 0.94
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 39% 40% 72% 28% 3115% 3% 0% 20% 153%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 36% 5% 9% 5% 66% 23% 36% 4% 0%
Contains more Calcium +1770%
Contains more Magnesium +700%
Contains more Phosphorus +690.5%
Contains more Potassium +483%
Contains more Manganese +525%
Contains less Sodium -97.9%
Contains more Zinc +811.1%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Equal in Iron - 0.94

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.
Broth
12
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +270.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1002.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +399%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +361.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +284.6%
Contains more Folate +255.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +57.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 10% 0% 4% 25% 100% 47% 36% 24% 24% 38% 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 +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +270.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1002.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +399%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +361.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +284.6%
Contains more Folate +255.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +57.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +420.6%
Contains more Fats +594%
Contains more Carbs +373.9%
Contains more Other +5552.9%
Contains more Water +3870.5%
17% 14% 18% 2% 49%
Protein: 16.66 g
Fats: 13.88 g
Carbs: 18.01 g
Water: 2.27 g
Other: 49.18 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 +420.6%
Contains more Fats +594%
Contains more Carbs +373.9%
Contains more Other +5552.9%
Contains more Water +3870.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +819.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1213.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.4%
26% 40% 34%
Saturated Fat: 3.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.48 g
35% 41% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.501 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.583 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.341 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +819.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1213.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broth Shark fin soup Opinion
Net carbs 18.01g 3.8g Broth
Protein 16.66g 3.2g Broth
Fats 13.88g 2g Broth
Carbs 18.01g 3.8g Broth
Calories 267kcal 46kcal Broth
Sugar 17.36g Shark fin soup
Calcium 187mg 10mg Broth
Iron 1.03mg 0.94mg Broth
Magnesium 56mg 7mg Broth
Phosphorus 166mg 21mg Broth
Potassium 309mg 53mg Broth
Sodium 23875mg 501mg Shark fin soup
Zinc 0.09mg 0.82mg Shark fin soup
Copper 0mg 0.108mg Shark fin soup
Manganese 0.15mg 0.024mg Broth
Selenium 28µg Broth
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Broth
Vitamin E 0.46mg Broth
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0.1mg Broth
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.027mg Broth
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.039mg Broth
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 0.493mg Broth
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.13mg Broth
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.026mg Broth
Folate 32µg 9µg Broth
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.19µg Broth
Cholesterol 13mg 2mg Shark fin soup
Saturated Fat 3.43g 0.501g Shark fin soup
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 5.36g 0.583g Broth
Polyunsaturated fat 4.48g 0.341g Broth

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Broth 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
25%
Broth
6%
Shark fin soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%
Broth
18%
Shark fin soup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup contains less Sodium (difference - 23374mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.929g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Broth
Broth is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broth
Broth 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. Broth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171562/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.