Shark fin soup vs. Amaranth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between shark fin soup and amaranth
- Amaranth has more manganese, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, fiber, and vitamin B6 than shark fin soup.
- Amaranth's daily need coverage for manganese is 36% more.
- Shark fin soup contains 84 times more sodium than amaranth. Shark fin soup contains 501mg of sodium, while amaranth contains 6mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Soup, shark fin, restaurant-prepared and Amaranth grain, cooked.
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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 | +828.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +370% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +154.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +123.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +38% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +604.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3458.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +77.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +109.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +334.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +144.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.2 g
Fats:
2 g
Carbs:
3.8 g
Water:
90.13 g
Other:
0.87 g
Protein:
3.8 g
Fats:
1.58 g
Carbs:
18.69 g
Water:
75.16 g
Other:
0.77 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +26.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +19.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +13% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +18.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +391.8% |
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 |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.024mg | 0.854mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 501mg | 6mg | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 21mg | 148mg | 18% |
| Iron | 0.94mg | 2.1mg | 15% |
| Magnesium | 7mg | 65mg | 14% |
| Selenium | 5.5µg | 10% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.19µg | 8% | |
| Fiber | 0g | 2.1g | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.026mg | 0.113mg | 7% |
| Starch | 16.23g | 7% | |
| Carbs | 3.8g | 18.69g | 5% |
| Copper | 0.108mg | 0.149mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 47mg | 4% |
| Folate | 9µg | 22µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.13mg | 3% | |
| Calories | 46kcal | 102kcal | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.341g | 2% | |
| Potassium | 53mg | 135mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.493mg | 0.235mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.501g | 2% | |
| Protein | 3.2g | 3.8g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.583g | 1% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.027mg | 0.015mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.039mg | 0.022mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 1% | |
| Fats | 2g | 1.58g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% | |
| Net carbs | 3.8g | 16.59g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.82mg | 0.86mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.086g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.121g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.042g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark fin soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark fin soup is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shark fin soup is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth contains less Sodium (difference - 495mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.501g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Amaranth is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)