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

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Significant differences between Lentil and Shark fin soup

  • Lentil is richer than Shark fin soup in Folate, Fiber, Iron, Phosphorus, Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5.
  • Lentil covers your daily Folate needs 43% more than Shark fin soup.
  • Lentil is lower in Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt 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 +90%
Contains more Iron +254.3%
Contains more Magnesium +414.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +757.1%
Contains more Potassium +596.2%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Zinc +54.9%
Contains more Copper +132.4%
Contains more Manganese +1958.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 125% 26% 78% 33% 1% 35% 84% 65% 16%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 36% 5% 9% 5% 66% 23% 36% 4% 0%
Contains more Calcium +90%
Contains more Iron +254.3%
Contains more Magnesium +414.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +757.1%
Contains more Potassium +596.2%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Zinc +54.9%
Contains more Copper +132.4%
Contains more Manganese +1958.3%

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.
Lentil
11
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +525.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +87.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +115%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +390.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +584.6%
Contains more Folate +1911.1%
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% 3% 0% 5% 43% 17% 20% 39% 42% 136% 0% 5%
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 +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +525.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +87.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +115%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +390.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +584.6%
Contains more Folate +1911.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +181.9%
Contains more Carbs +429.7%
Contains more Fats +426.3%
Contains more Water +29.4%
Equal in Other - 0.87
9% 20% 70%
Protein: 9.02 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 20.13 g
Water: 69.64 g
Other: 0.83 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 +181.9%
Contains more Carbs +429.7%
Contains more Fats +426.3%
Contains more Water +29.4%
Equal in Other - 0.87

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +810.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +94.9%
18% 22% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.053 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.175 g
35% 41% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.501 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.583 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.341 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +810.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +94.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lentil Shark fin soup
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lentil Shark fin soup Opinion
Net carbs 12.23g 3.8g Lentil
Protein 9.02g 3.2g Lentil
Fats 0.38g 2g Shark fin soup
Carbs 20.13g 3.8g Lentil
Calories 116kcal 46kcal Lentil
Sugar 1.8g Shark fin soup
Fiber 7.9g 0g Lentil
Calcium 19mg 10mg Lentil
Iron 3.33mg 0.94mg Lentil
Magnesium 36mg 7mg Lentil
Phosphorus 180mg 21mg Lentil
Potassium 369mg 53mg Lentil
Sodium 2mg 501mg Lentil
Zinc 1.27mg 0.82mg Lentil
Copper 0.251mg 0.108mg Lentil
Manganese 0.494mg 0.024mg Lentil
Selenium 2.8µg Lentil
Vitamin A 8IU 0IU Lentil
Vitamin E 0.11mg Lentil
Vitamin C 1.5mg 0.1mg Lentil
Vitamin B1 0.169mg 0.027mg Lentil
Vitamin B2 0.073mg 0.039mg Lentil
Vitamin B3 1.06mg 0.493mg Lentil
Vitamin B5 0.638mg 0.13mg Lentil
Vitamin B6 0.178mg 0.026mg Lentil
Folate 181µg 9µg Lentil
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.19µg Shark fin soup
Vitamin K 1.7µg Lentil
Tryptophan 0.081mg Lentil
Threonine 0.323mg Lentil
Isoleucine 0.39mg Lentil
Leucine 0.654mg Lentil
Lysine 0.63mg Lentil
Methionine 0.077mg Lentil
Phenylalanine 0.445mg Lentil
Valine 0.448mg Lentil
Histidine 0.254mg Lentil
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg Lentil
Saturated Fat 0.053g 0.501g Lentil
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.121g Shark fin soup
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.086g Shark fin soup
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.042g Shark fin soup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.064g 0.583g Shark fin soup
Polyunsaturated fat 0.175g 0.341g Shark fin soup

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lentil 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
26%
Lentil
6%
Shark fin soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Lentil
18%
Shark fin soup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil
Lentil contains less Sodium (difference - 499mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.448g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lentil
Lentil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lentil
Lentil is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Lentil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172421/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.