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Brown sugar vs. Shark fin soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Brown sugar and Shark fin soup

  • Brown sugar has more Calcium, however, Shark fin soup has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Shark fin soup is 21% higher.
  • Shark fin soup has 8 times less Calcium than Brown sugar. Brown sugar has 83mg of Calcium, while Shark fin soup has 10mg.
  • Brown sugar is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Sugars, brown 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 +730%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Potassium +150.9%
Contains less Sodium -94.4%
Contains more Manganese +166.7%
Contains more Iron +32.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +425%
Contains more Zinc +2633.3%
Contains more Copper +129.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 27% 7% 2% 12% 4% 1% 16% 9% 7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 36% 5% 9% 5% 66% 23% 36% 4% 0%
Contains more Calcium +730%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Potassium +150.9%
Contains less Sodium -94.4%
Contains more Manganese +166.7%
Contains more Iron +32.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +425%
Contains more Zinc +2633.3%
Contains more Copper +129.8%

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 B6 +57.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +348.2%
Contains more Folate +800%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% 8% 10% 1% 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 B6 +57.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +348.2%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.13

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +2481.3%
Contains more Protein +2566.7%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +6626.1%
Contains more Other +93.3%
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 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 +2481.3%
Contains more Protein +2566.7%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +6626.1%
Contains more Other +93.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brown sugar Shark fin soup Opinion
Net carbs 98.09g 3.8g Brown sugar
Protein 0.12g 3.2g Shark fin soup
Fats 0g 2g Shark fin soup
Carbs 98.09g 3.8g Brown sugar
Calories 380kcal 46kcal Brown sugar
Fructose 1.11g Brown sugar
Sugar 97.02g Shark fin soup
Calcium 83mg 10mg Brown sugar
Iron 0.71mg 0.94mg Shark fin soup
Magnesium 9mg 7mg Brown sugar
Phosphorus 4mg 21mg Shark fin soup
Potassium 133mg 53mg Brown sugar
Sodium 28mg 501mg Brown sugar
Zinc 0.03mg 0.82mg Shark fin soup
Copper 0.047mg 0.108mg Shark fin soup
Manganese 0.064mg 0.024mg Brown sugar
Selenium 1.2µg Brown sugar
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Shark fin soup
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.027mg Shark fin soup
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.039mg Shark fin soup
Vitamin B3 0.11mg 0.493mg Shark fin soup
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 0.13mg Brown sugar
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.026mg Brown sugar
Folate 1µg 9µg Shark fin soup
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.19µg Shark fin soup
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg Brown sugar
Saturated Fat 0g 0.501g Brown sugar
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 0g 0.583g Shark fin soup
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.341g Shark fin soup

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Brown sugar 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
2%
Brown sugar
6%
Shark fin soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Brown sugar
18%
Shark fin soup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 97.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 71)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 473mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.501g)
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. Brown sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168833/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.