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Mexican tea vs. Shark fin soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Mexican tea and Shark fin soup

  • Shark fin soup contains less Manganese, Folate, Magnesium, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Potassium, Fiber, Iron, and Vitamin B6 than Mexican tea.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Mexican tea is 134% higher.
  • Mexican tea is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Epazote, 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.
Mexican tea
Mexican tea
10
:
0
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup
Contains more Calcium +2650%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Magnesium +1628.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +309.5%
Contains more Potassium +1094.3%
Contains less Sodium -91.4%
Contains more Zinc +34.1%
Contains more Copper +75.9%
Contains more Manganese +12808.3%
Mexican tea
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 83% 71% 87% 37% 56% 6% 30% 64% 405% 5%
Shark fin soup
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 36% 5% 9% 5% 66% 23% 36% 4% 0%
Contains more Calcium +2650%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Magnesium +1628.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +309.5%
Contains more Potassium +1094.3%
Contains less Sodium -91.4%
Contains more Zinc +34.1%
Contains more Copper +75.9%
Contains more Manganese +12808.3%

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.
Mexican tea
Mexican tea
9
:
1
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +3500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +792.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +484.6%
Contains more Folate +2288.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.027
Mexican tea
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 12% 7% 81% 12% 11% 36% 162% 0% 0%
Shark fin soup
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 +3500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +792.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +484.6%
Contains more Folate +2288.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.027

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mexican tea
Mexican tea
2
:
3
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup
Contains more Carbs +95.8%
Contains more Other +187.4%
Contains more Protein +869.7%
Contains more Fats +284.6%
Equal in Water - 90.13
Mexican tea
7% 89% 3%
Protein: 0.33 g
Fats: 0.52 g
Carbs: 7.44 g
Water: 89.21 g
Other: 2.5 g
Shark fin soup
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 +95.8%
Contains more Other +187.4%
Contains more Protein +869.7%
Contains more Fats +284.6%
Equal in Water - 90.13

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mexican tea 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 Mexican tea Shark fin soup Opinion
Net carbs 3.64g 3.8g Shark fin soup
Protein 0.33g 3.2g Shark fin soup
Fats 0.52g 2g Shark fin soup
Carbs 7.44g 3.8g Mexican tea
Calories 32kcal 46kcal Shark fin soup
Fiber 3.8g 0g Mexican tea
Calcium 275mg 10mg Mexican tea
Iron 1.88mg 0.94mg Mexican tea
Magnesium 121mg 7mg Mexican tea
Phosphorus 86mg 21mg Mexican tea
Potassium 633mg 53mg Mexican tea
Sodium 43mg 501mg Mexican tea
Zinc 1.1mg 0.82mg Mexican tea
Copper 0.19mg 0.108mg Mexican tea
Manganese 3.098mg 0.024mg Mexican tea
Selenium 0.9µg Mexican tea
Vitamin A 57IU 0IU Mexican tea
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Mexican tea
Vitamin C 3.6mg 0.1mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.027mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B2 0.348mg 0.039mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B3 0.639mg 0.493mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B5 0.179mg 0.13mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B6 0.152mg 0.026mg Mexican tea
Folate 215µg 9µg Mexican tea
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.19µg Shark fin soup
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg Mexican tea
Saturated Fat 0.501g Mexican tea
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 0.583g Shark fin soup
Polyunsaturated fat 0.341g Shark fin soup

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Mexican tea 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
27%
Mexican tea
6%
Shark fin soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Mexican tea
18%
Shark fin soup

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea contains less Sodium (difference - 458mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.501g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea 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. Mexican tea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169398/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.