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

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The main differences between caper and shark fin soup

  • Caper has more copper, fiber, iron, vitamin B2, and magnesium; however, shark fin soup has more vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for caper is 80% higher.
  • Shark fin soup is lower in sodium.

Food types used in this article are Capers, canned 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.
Caper
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 12% 3.5% 63% 125% 8.7% 4.3% 306% 10% 6.5%
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 +371.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +300%
Contains more IronIron +77.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +246.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +225%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +32.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +156.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +110%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78.7%

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.
Caper
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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 14% 2.3% 18% 0% 4.5% 32% 12% 1.6% 5.3% 0% 62% 17% 3.5%
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 +4200%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +256.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +32.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +155.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +381.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +13%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caper
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2% 5% 84% 8%
Protein: 2.36 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 4.89 g
Water: 83.85 g
Other: 8.04 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 CarbsCarbs +28.7%
Contains more OtherOther +824.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +35.6%
Contains more FatsFats +132.6%
~equal in Water ~90.13g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caper
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39% 11% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.233 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.063 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.304 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -53.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +825.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +12.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caper Shark fin soup DV% diff.
Sodium 2348mg 501mg 80%
Copper 0.374mg 0.108mg 30%
Vitamin K 24.6µg 21%
Fiber 3.2g 0g 13%
Iron 1.67mg 0.94mg 9%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.19µg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.139mg 0.039mg 8%
Vitamin E 0.88mg 6%
Magnesium 33mg 7mg 6%
Zinc 0.32mg 0.82mg 5%
Vitamin C 4.3mg 0.1mg 5%
Folate 23µg 9µg 4%
Calcium 40mg 10mg 3%
Phosphorus 10mg 21mg 2%
Fats 0.86g 2g 2%
Protein 2.36g 3.2g 2%
Manganese 0.078mg 0.024mg 2%
Selenium 1.2µg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.027mg 0.13mg 2%
Choline 6.5mg 1%
Saturated fat 0.233g 0.501g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.063g 0.583g 1%
Calories 23kcal 46kcal 1%
Vitamin B3 0.652mg 0.493mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.018mg 0.027mg 1%
Vitamin A 7µg 0µg 1%
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg 1%
Carbs 4.89g 3.8g 0%
Net carbs 1.69g 3.8g N/A
Potassium 40mg 53mg 0%
Sugar 0.41g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.023mg 0.026mg 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.304g 0.341g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.086g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.121g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0.042g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caper Shark fin soup
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
13%
Caper
5%
Shark fin soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Caper
18%
Shark fin soup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup contains less Sodium (difference - 1847mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caper
Caper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caper
Caper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.268g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caper
Caper is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caper
Caper is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Caper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172238/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.