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

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How are Falafel and Shark fin soup different?

  • Falafel is higher than Shark fin soup in Iron, Manganese, Phosphorus, Folate, Magnesium, Copper, Potassium, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2.
  • Falafel covers your daily need of Iron 31% more than Shark fin soup.
  • Falafel contains 29 times more Manganese than Shark fin soup. Falafel contains 0.691mg of Manganese, while Shark fin soup contains 0.024mg.
  • Shark fin soup is lower in Saturated Fat.

Falafel, home-prepared and Soup, shark fin, restaurant-prepared types were 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.
Contains more Calcium +440%
Contains more Iron +263.8%
Contains more Magnesium +1071.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +814.3%
Contains more Potassium +1003.8%
Contains less Sodium -41.3%
Contains more Zinc +82.9%
Contains more Copper +138.9%
Contains more Manganese +2779.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 129% 59% 83% 52% 39% 41% 86% 91% 6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 36% 5% 9% 5% 66% 23% 36% 4% 0%
Contains more Calcium +440%
Contains more Iron +263.8%
Contains more Magnesium +1071.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +814.3%
Contains more Potassium +1003.8%
Contains less Sodium -41.3%
Contains more Zinc +82.9%
Contains more Copper +138.9%
Contains more Manganese +2779.2%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +440.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +325.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +111.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +124.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +380.8%
Contains more Folate +933.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 6% 37% 39% 20% 18% 29% 70% 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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +440.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +325.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +111.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +124.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +380.8%
Contains more Folate +933.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +315.9%
Contains more Fats +790%
Contains more Carbs +737.9%
Contains more Other +179.3%
Contains more Water +160.3%
13% 18% 32% 35% 2%
Protein: 13.31 g
Fats: 17.8 g
Carbs: 31.84 g
Water: 34.62 g
Other: 2.43 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 Protein +315.9%
Contains more Fats +790%
Contains more Carbs +737.9%
Contains more Other +179.3%
Contains more Water +160.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1644.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1119.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -79%
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
35% 41% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.501 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.583 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.341 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1644.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1119.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -79%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Falafel Shark fin soup Opinion
Net carbs 31.84g 3.8g Falafel
Protein 13.31g 3.2g Falafel
Fats 17.8g 2g Falafel
Carbs 31.84g 3.8g Falafel
Calories 333kcal 46kcal Falafel
Calcium 54mg 10mg Falafel
Iron 3.42mg 0.94mg Falafel
Magnesium 82mg 7mg Falafel
Phosphorus 192mg 21mg Falafel
Potassium 585mg 53mg Falafel
Sodium 294mg 501mg Falafel
Zinc 1.5mg 0.82mg Falafel
Copper 0.258mg 0.108mg Falafel
Manganese 0.691mg 0.024mg Falafel
Selenium 1µg Falafel
Vitamin A 13IU 0IU Falafel
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Falafel
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0.1mg Falafel
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.027mg Falafel
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0.039mg Falafel
Vitamin B3 1.044mg 0.493mg Falafel
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.13mg Falafel
Vitamin B6 0.125mg 0.026mg Falafel
Folate 93µg 9µg Falafel
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.19µg Shark fin soup
Tryptophan 0.134mg Falafel
Threonine 0.492mg Falafel
Isoleucine 0.567mg Falafel
Leucine 0.944mg Falafel
Lysine 0.856mg Falafel
Methionine 0.187mg Falafel
Phenylalanine 0.707mg Falafel
Valine 0.562mg Falafel
Histidine 0.364mg Falafel
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg Falafel
Saturated Fat 2.383g 0.501g Shark fin soup
Omega-3 - DHA 0.121g Shark fin soup
Omega-3 - EPA 0.086g Shark fin soup
Omega-3 - DPA 0.042g Shark fin soup
Monounsaturated Fat 10.171g 0.583g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.16g 0.341g Falafel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Falafel 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
18%
Falafel
6%
Shark fin soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Falafel
18%
Shark fin soup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.882g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Falafel
Falafel contains less Sodium (difference - 207mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Falafel
Falafel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Falafel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172455/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.