Herbal tea vs. Shark fin soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are herbal tea and shark fin soup different?
- Herbal tea is higher in manganese; however, shark fin soup is richer in copper, iron, vitamin B12, and zinc.
- Daily need coverage for sodium for shark fin soup is 22% higher.
- Herbal tea contains 20 times more manganese than shark fin soup. While herbal tea contains 0.477mg of manganese, shark fin soup contains only 0.024mg.
- Herbal tea has less sodium.
Beverages, tea, hibiscus, brewed 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.
Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.2% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1887.5% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +133.3% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +25% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +165% |
Contains more IronIron | +1075% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +1950% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +2000% |
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.
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1132.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +800% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
99.58 g
Other:
0.42 g
Protein:
3.2 g
Fats:
2 g
Carbs:
3.8 g
Water:
90.13 g
Other:
0.87 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more OtherOther | +107.1% |
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Water
~90.13g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in minerals |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Sodium | 4mg | 501mg | 22% |
Manganese | 0.477mg | 0.024mg | 20% |
Copper | 0mg | 0.108mg | 12% |
Iron | 0.08mg | 0.94mg | 11% |
Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.19µg | 8% |
Zinc | 0.04mg | 0.82mg | 7% |
Protein | 0g | 3.2g | 6% |
Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.039mg | 3% |
Fats | 0g | 2g | 3% |
Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.13mg | 3% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.04mg | 0.493mg | 3% |
Phosphorus | 1mg | 21mg | 3% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 0.341g | 2% |
Saturated fat | 0g | 0.501g | 2% |
Folate | 1µg | 9µg | 2% |
Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.026mg | 2% |
Calories | 0kcal | 46kcal | 2% |
Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.027mg | 2% |
Potassium | 20mg | 53mg | 1% |
Magnesium | 3mg | 7mg | 1% |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 2mg | 1% |
Carbs | 0g | 3.8g | 1% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 0.583g | 1% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
Net carbs | 0g | 3.8g | N/A |
Calcium | 8mg | 10mg | 0% |
Choline | 0.4mg | 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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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Shark fin soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Shark fin soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?

Shark fin soup is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Shark fin soup is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Shark fin soup is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Herbal tea is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Herbal tea contains less Sodium (difference - 497mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Herbal tea is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.501g)