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

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Important differences between Lemongrass and Shark fin soup

  • Lemongrass has more Manganese, Iron, Potassium, Copper, Folate, Zinc, Magnesium, and Phosphorus, however, Shark fin soup is richer in Vitamin B12.
  • Lemongrass's daily need coverage for Manganese is 226% more.
  • Lemongrass contains 14 times more Potassium than Shark fin soup. Lemongrass contains 723mg of Potassium, while Shark fin soup contains 53mg.
  • Lemongrass contains less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Lemon grass (citronella), 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.
Contains more Calcium +550%
Contains more Iron +769.1%
Contains more Magnesium +757.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +381%
Contains more Potassium +1264.2%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Zinc +172%
Contains more Copper +146.3%
Contains more Manganese +21666.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 307% 43% 44% 64% 1% 61% 89% 682% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 36% 5% 9% 5% 66% 23% 36% 4% 0%
Contains more Calcium +550%
Contains more Iron +769.1%
Contains more Magnesium +757.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +381%
Contains more Potassium +1264.2%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Zinc +172%
Contains more Copper +146.3%
Contains more Manganese +21666.7%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +2500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +140.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +246.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +123.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +207.7%
Contains more Folate +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +160%
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% 9% 17% 32% 21% 3% 19% 57% 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 +2500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +140.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +246.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +123.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +207.7%
Contains more Folate +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +566.1%
Contains more Other +106.9%
Contains more Protein +75.8%
Contains more Fats +308.2%
Contains more Water +27.7%
2% 25% 71% 2%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 25.31 g
Water: 70.58 g
Other: 1.8 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 Carbs +566.1%
Contains more Other +106.9%
Contains more Protein +75.8%
Contains more Fats +308.2%
Contains more Water +27.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +979.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +100.6%
35% 16% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.119 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.17 g
35% 41% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.501 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.583 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.341 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +979.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +100.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lemongrass Shark fin soup Opinion
Net carbs 25.31g 3.8g Lemongrass
Protein 1.82g 3.2g Shark fin soup
Fats 0.49g 2g Shark fin soup
Carbs 25.31g 3.8g Lemongrass
Calories 99kcal 46kcal Lemongrass
Calcium 65mg 10mg Lemongrass
Iron 8.17mg 0.94mg Lemongrass
Magnesium 60mg 7mg Lemongrass
Phosphorus 101mg 21mg Lemongrass
Potassium 723mg 53mg Lemongrass
Sodium 6mg 501mg Lemongrass
Zinc 2.23mg 0.82mg Lemongrass
Copper 0.266mg 0.108mg Lemongrass
Manganese 5.224mg 0.024mg Lemongrass
Selenium 0.7µg Lemongrass
Vitamin A 6IU 0IU Lemongrass
Vitamin C 2.6mg 0.1mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B1 0.065mg 0.027mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.039mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B3 1.101mg 0.493mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B5 0.05mg 0.13mg Shark fin soup
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.026mg Lemongrass
Folate 75µg 9µg Lemongrass
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.19µg Shark fin soup
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg Lemongrass
Saturated Fat 0.119g 0.501g Lemongrass
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 0.054g 0.583g Shark fin soup
Polyunsaturated fat 0.17g 0.341g Shark fin soup

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Lemongrass Shark fin soup
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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%
Lemongrass
6%
Shark fin soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Lemongrass
18%
Shark fin soup

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 495mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.382g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()

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. Lemongrass - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168573/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.