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

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How are macaroon and shark fin soup different?

  • Macaroon is higher in fiber, copper, phosphorus, vitamin B6, magnesium, and monounsaturated fat; however, shark fin soup is richer in vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for macaroon is 98% higher.
  • Shark fin soup has less saturated fat.

Cookies, coconut macaroon and Soup, shark fin, restaurant-prepared are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 1.5% 11% 31% 90% 20% 29% 31% 0% 37%
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 +314.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +132.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +149.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +223.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -51.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more IronIron +14.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +12.3%

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.
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% 0% 3.8% 0% 5% 14% 4.1% 0% 22% 0% 2.8% 2.3% 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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +269.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +35%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +124.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 23% 61% 12% 2%
Protein: 3.02 g
Fats: 22.55 g
Carbs: 61.22 g
Water: 11.5 g
Other: 1.71 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 FatsFats +1027.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1511.1%
Contains more OtherOther +96.6%
Contains more WaterWater +683.7%
~equal in Protein ~3.2g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
89% 7% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 20.099 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.81 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 +176.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +137.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Macaroon Shark fin soup DV% diff.
Saturated fat 20.099g 0.501g 89%
Fats 22.55g 2g 32%
Calories 460kcal 46kcal 21%
Fiber 5.1g 0g 20%
Carbs 61.22g 3.8g 19%
Copper 0.269mg 0.108mg 18%
Selenium 6.8µg 12%
Sodium 241mg 501mg 11%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.19µg 8%
Phosphorus 68mg 21mg 7%
Magnesium 29mg 7mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.026mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 0.341g 3%
Monounsaturated fat 1.61g 0.583g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.13mg 3%
Folate 3µg 9µg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 0.493mg 2%
Iron 0.82mg 0.94mg 2%
Potassium 123mg 53mg 2%
Choline 9.1mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.039mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.027mg 1%
Manganese 0.024mg 1%
Zinc 0.73mg 0.82mg 1%
Calcium 5mg 10mg 1%
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg 1%
Protein 3.02g 3.2g 0%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 56.12g 3.8g N/A
Sugar 45.16g 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
Macaroon 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
5%
Macaroon
5%
Shark fin soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Macaroon
18%
Shark fin soup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.16g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.598g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macaroon
Macaroon contains less Sodium (difference - 260mg)
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. Macaroon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171847/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.