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

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The main differences between fish soup and shark fin soup

  • Fish soup has more vitamin B12; however, shark fin soup has more iron, zinc, and copper.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for fish soup is 21% higher.
  • Shark fin soup has 3 times less potassium than fish soup. Fish soup has 144mg of potassium, while shark fin soup has 53mg.
  • Fish soup is lower in sodium.

Food types used in this article are Soup, stock, fish, home-prepared 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5% 0.9% 13% 0.38% 19% 1.6% 24% 20% 6.8% 5.5%
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 PotassiumPotassium +171.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +166.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -68.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +116.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +233.3%
Contains more IronIron +9300%
Contains more CopperCopper +86.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +1266.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~7mg

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 0.33% 0.67% 3.4% 0% 8.3% 18% 22% 20% 8.5% 86% 0% 1.5% 3.8%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +94.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +140.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +153.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +42.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +263.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +350%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0.1mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 97%
Protein: 2.26 g
Fats: 0.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 96.6 g
Other: 0.33 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 ProteinProtein +41.6%
Contains more FatsFats +146.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +163.6%
~equal in Water ~90.13g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 41% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.203 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.138 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 -59.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +147%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +147.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish soup Shark fin soup DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.69µg 0.19µg 21%
Sodium 156mg 501mg 15%
Iron 0.01mg 0.94mg 12%
Zinc 0.06mg 0.82mg 7%
Copper 0.058mg 0.108mg 6%
Phosphorus 56mg 21mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.329mg 0.13mg 4%
Vitamin B3 1.186mg 0.493mg 4%
Potassium 144mg 53mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.039mg 3%
Folate 2µg 9µg 2%
Protein 2.26g 3.2g 2%
Fats 0.81g 2g 2%
Selenium 1µg 2%
Calories 16kcal 46kcal 2%
Choline 7mg 1%
Saturated fat 0.203g 0.501g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.236g 0.583g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.138g 0.341g 1%
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.026mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.17mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.027mg 1%
Manganese 0.052mg 0.024mg 1%
Calcium 3mg 10mg 1%
Carbs 0g 3.8g 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 0g 3.8g N/A
Cholesterol 1mg 2mg 0%
Magnesium 7mg 7mg 0%
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.035g 0.086g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.049g 0.121g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0.042g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fish soup 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%
Fish soup
5%
Shark fin soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Fish soup
18%
Shark fin soup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish soup
Fish soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish soup
Fish soup contains less Sodium (difference - 345mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fish soup
Fish soup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.298g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fish soup
Fish soup 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 ($)
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. Fish soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172885/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.