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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.
Broth
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 40% 56% 27% 39% 0% 2.5% 71% 3114% 20% 153%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +700%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1770%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +483%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +690.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +525%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +811.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.9%
~equal in Iron ~0.94mg

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
10
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 3.7% 0% 9.2% 0% 25% 99% 46% 36% 23% 38% 0% 24% 63%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1000%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +270.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1002.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +399%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +361.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +284.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +57.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +255.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
4
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 ProteinProtein +420.6%
Contains more FatsFats +594%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +373.9%
Contains more OtherOther +5552.9%
Contains more WaterWater +3870.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
2
26% 40% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.48 g
35% 41% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.501 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.583 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.341 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +819.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1213.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 DV% diff.
Sodium 23875mg 501mg 1016%
Selenium 28µg 51%
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.039mg 30%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.48g 0.341g 28%
Protein 16.66g 3.2g 27%
Phosphorus 166mg 21mg 21%
Choline 114.6mg 21%
Fats 13.88g 2g 18%
Calcium 187mg 10mg 18%
Saturated fat 3.43g 0.501g 13%
Copper 0mg 0.108mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 5.36g 0.583g 12%
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 0.493mg 12%
Magnesium 56mg 7mg 12%
Calories 267kcal 46kcal 11%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.13mg 9%
Potassium 309mg 53mg 8%
Zinc 0.09mg 0.82mg 7%
Folate 32µg 9µg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.027mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.026mg 6%
Manganese 0.15mg 0.024mg 5%
Carbs 18.01g 3.8g 5%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.19µg 5%
Cholesterol 13mg 2mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 3%
Iron 1.03mg 0.94mg 1%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0.1mg 1%
Net carbs 18.01g 3.8g N/A
Sugar 17.36g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.086g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.121g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.042g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Broth Shark fin soup
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
28%
Broth
5%
Shark fin soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%
Broth
18%
Shark fin soup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
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 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.