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Marinara sauce vs. Shark fin soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Marinara sauce and Shark fin soup?

  • Marinara sauce is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Fiber, yet Shark fin soup is richer in Vitamin B12, and Zinc.
  • Marinara sauce's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 21% higher.
  • Marinara sauce contains less Sodium.

We used Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve, low sodium and Soup, shark fin, restaurant-prepared types in this comparison.

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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 +170%
Contains more Magnesium +157.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +61.9%
Contains more Potassium +501.9%
Contains less Sodium -94%
Contains more Manganese +470.8%
Contains more Iron +20.5%
Contains more Zinc +310%
Contains more Copper +33.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 30% 13% 15% 29% 4% 6% 27% 18% 6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 36% 5% 9% 5% 66% 23% 36% 4% 0%
Contains more Calcium +170%
Contains more Magnesium +157.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +61.9%
Contains more Potassium +501.9%
Contains less Sodium -94%
Contains more Manganese +470.8%
Contains more Iron +20.5%
Contains more Zinc +310%
Contains more Copper +33.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +56.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +694.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +565.4%
Contains more Folate +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.5%
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 39% 48% 0% 7% 6% 15% 74% 0% 40% 10% 0% 35%
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 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +56.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +694.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +565.4%
Contains more Folate +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +112.1%
Contains more Other +90.8%
Contains more Protein +127%
Contains more Fats +35.1%
Equal in Water - 90.13
8% 87%
Protein: 1.41 g
Fats: 1.48 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 87.39 g
Other: 1.66 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 +112.1%
Contains more Other +90.8%
Contains more Protein +127%
Contains more Fats +35.1%
Equal in Water - 90.13

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +49%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +54.6%
16% 36% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.377 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.508 g
35% 41% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.501 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.583 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.341 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +49%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +54.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Marinara sauce Shark fin soup Opinion
Net carbs 6.26g 3.8g Marinara sauce
Protein 1.41g 3.2g Shark fin soup
Fats 1.48g 2g Shark fin soup
Carbs 8.06g 3.8g Marinara sauce
Calories 51kcal 46kcal Marinara sauce
Sugar 5.5g Shark fin soup
Fiber 1.8g 0g Marinara sauce
Calcium 27mg 10mg Marinara sauce
Iron 0.78mg 0.94mg Shark fin soup
Magnesium 18mg 7mg Marinara sauce
Phosphorus 34mg 21mg Marinara sauce
Potassium 319mg 53mg Marinara sauce
Sodium 30mg 501mg Marinara sauce
Zinc 0.2mg 0.82mg Shark fin soup
Copper 0.081mg 0.108mg Shark fin soup
Manganese 0.137mg 0.024mg Marinara sauce
Selenium 1.1µg Marinara sauce
Vitamin A 650IU 0IU Marinara sauce
Vitamin A RAE 33µg 0µg Marinara sauce
Vitamin E 2.4mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin C 2mg 0.1mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin B1 0.024mg 0.027mg Shark fin soup
Vitamin B2 0.061mg 0.039mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin B3 3.917mg 0.493mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin B5 0.13mg Shark fin soup
Vitamin B6 0.173mg 0.026mg Marinara sauce
Folate 13µg 9µg Marinara sauce
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.19µg Shark fin soup
Vitamin K 13.9µg Marinara sauce
Cholesterol 2mg 2mg
Saturated Fat 0.17g 0.501g Marinara sauce
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 0.377g 0.583g Shark fin soup
Polyunsaturated fat 0.508g 0.341g Marinara sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Marinara sauce 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
23%
Marinara sauce
6%
Shark fin soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Marinara sauce
18%
Shark fin soup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 471mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.331g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (2 mg)
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. Marinara sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171597/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.