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

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The main differences between carrots and shark fin soup

  • Carrots have more vitamin A, fiber, vitamin B6, potassium, and vitamin C; however, shark fin soup has more iron, vitamin B12, copper, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin A for carrots is 334% higher.
  • Carrots are lower in sodium.

Food types used in this article are Carrots, raw 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.
Carrot
7
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 9.9% 28% 11% 15% 6.5% 15% 9% 19% 0.55%
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 +71.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +230%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +503.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +66.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +495.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +213.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +140%
Contains more ZincZinc +241.7%

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.
Carrot
11
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 20% 278% 13% 0% 17% 13% 18% 16% 32% 0% 33% 14% 4.8%
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 +5800%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +48.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +99.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +110%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +430.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +111.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carrot
2
10% 88%
Protein: 0.93 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 9.58 g
Water: 88.29 g
Other: 0.96 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 +152.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +244.1%
Contains more FatsFats +733.3%
~equal in Water ~90.13g
~equal in Other ~0.87g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carrot
1
22% 8% 70%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.037 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.117 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 -92.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4064.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +191.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carrot Shark fin soup DV% diff.
Vitamin A 835µg 0µg 93%
Sodium 69mg 501mg 19%
Fiber 2.8g 0g 11%
Vitamin K 13.2µg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.138mg 0.026mg 9%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.19µg 8%
Potassium 320mg 53mg 8%
Iron 0.3mg 0.94mg 8%
Copper 0.045mg 0.108mg 7%
Vitamin C 5.9mg 0.1mg 6%
Manganese 0.143mg 0.024mg 5%
Zinc 0.24mg 0.82mg 5%
Protein 0.93g 3.2g 5%
Vitamin E 0.66mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.983mg 0.493mg 3%
Folate 19µg 9µg 3%
Fats 0.24g 2g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.273mg 0.13mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.027mg 3%
Calcium 33mg 10mg 2%
Saturated fat 0.037g 0.501g 2%
Phosphorus 35mg 21mg 2%
Carbs 9.58g 3.8g 2%
Choline 8.8mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.039mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.014g 0.583g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.117g 0.341g 1%
Magnesium 12mg 7mg 1%
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg 1%
Fructose 0.55g 1%
Starch 1.43g 1%
Calories 41kcal 46kcal 0%
Net carbs 6.78g 3.8g N/A
Sugar 4.74g N/A
Selenium 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0%
Threonine 0.191mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.077mg 0%
Leucine 0.102mg 0%
Lysine 0.101mg 0%
Methionine 0.02mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.061mg 0%
Valine 0.069mg 0%
Histidine 0.04mg 0%
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Carrot 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
35%
Carrot
5%
Shark fin soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Carrot
18%
Shark fin soup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.74g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carrot
Carrot contains less Sodium (difference - 432mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.464g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Carrot
Carrot is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Carrot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170393/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.