Seaweed vs. Shark fin soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between seaweed and shark fin soup
- Seaweed has more folate, magnesium, iron, calcium, vitamin B5, vitamin B2, manganese, and fiber; however, shark fin soup is higher in vitamin B12.
- Seaweed covers your daily folate needs 43% more than shark fin soup.
- Seaweed has less sodium.
Food varieties used in this article are Seaweed, kelp, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +1628.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1580% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +67.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +203.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +20.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +50% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +100% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -53.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +733.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 Vitamin CVitamin C | +2900% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +85.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +284.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +393.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1900% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.68 g
Fats:
0.56 g
Carbs:
9.57 g
Water:
81.58 g
Other:
6.61 g
Protein:
3.2 g
Fats:
2 g
Carbs:
3.8 g
Water:
90.13 g
Other:
0.87 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +151.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +659.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +90.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +257.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +10.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.247 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.047 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.501 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.583 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.341 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -50.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +494.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +625.5% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 66µg | 55% | |
| Folate | 180µg | 9µg | 43% |
| Magnesium | 121mg | 7mg | 27% |
| Iron | 2.85mg | 0.94mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 168mg | 10mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 233mg | 501mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.642mg | 0.13mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.039mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.19µg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.2mg | 0.024mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 0.87mg | 6% | |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 0g | 5% |
| Zinc | 1.23mg | 0.82mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 42mg | 21mg | 3% |
| Protein | 1.68g | 3.2g | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 0.1mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.13mg | 0.108mg | 2% |
| Choline | 12.8mg | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.047g | 0.341g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.027mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.002mg | 0.026mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 9.57g | 3.8g | 2% |
| Fats | 0.56g | 2g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 89mg | 53mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.098g | 0.583g | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.247g | 0.501g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Calories | 43kcal | 46kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 8.27g | 3.8g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.6g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.47mg | 0.493mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.048mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.055mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.076mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.083mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.082mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.025mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.043mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.072mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.024mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | 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
33%
5%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
18%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark fin soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Seaweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Seaweed contains less Sodium (difference - 268mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Seaweed is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.254g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Seaweed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Seaweed is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)