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

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The main differences between shark fin soup and barley

  • Shark fin soup contains less manganese, fiber, vitamin B1, copper, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6 than barley.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for barley is 83% higher.
  • Barley has 42 times less sodium than shark fin soup. Shark fin soup has 501mg of sodium, while barley has 12mg.

Food types used in this article are Soup, shark fin, restaurant-prepared and Barley, hulled.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5% 3% 4.7% 35% 36% 22% 9% 65% 3.1% 0%
Barley
10
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 95% 9.9% 40% 135% 166% 76% 113% 1.6% 253% 206%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1800%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +230%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +752.8%
Contains more IronIron +283%
Contains more CopperCopper +361.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +237.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1157.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7995.8%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.33% 0% 0% 0% 6.8% 9% 9.2% 7.8% 6% 24% 0% 6.8% 0%
Barley
9
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.33% 11% 0% 162% 66% 86% 17% 73% 0% 5.5% 14% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2292.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +630.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +833.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +116.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1123.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +111.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 2% 4% 90%
Protein: 3.2 g
Fats: 2 g
Carbs: 3.8 g
Water: 90.13 g
Other: 0.87 g
Barley
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12% 2% 73% 9% 2%
Protein: 12.48 g
Fats: 2.3 g
Carbs: 73.48 g
Water: 9.44 g
Other: 2.3 g
Contains more WaterWater +854.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +290%
Contains more FatsFats +15%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1833.7%
Contains more OtherOther +164.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 41% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.501 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.583 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.341 g
Barley
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26% 16% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.482 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.108 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +97.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +224.9%
~equal in Saturated fat ~0.482g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shark fin soup Barley DV% diff.
Manganese 0.024mg 1.943mg 83%
Selenium 37.7µg 69%
Fiber 0g 17.3g 69%
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.646mg 52%
Copper 0.108mg 0.498mg 43%
Phosphorus 21mg 264mg 35%
Iron 0.94mg 3.6mg 33%
Magnesium 7mg 133mg 30%
Vitamin B3 0.493mg 4.604mg 26%
Carbs 3.8g 73.48g 23%
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 0.318mg 22%
Sodium 501mg 12mg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.285mg 19%
Protein 3.2g 12.48g 19%
Zinc 0.82mg 2.77mg 18%
Calories 46kcal 354kcal 15%
Potassium 53mg 452mg 12%
Vitamin B12 0.19µg 0µg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.341g 1.108g 5%
Vitamin E 0.57mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.13mg 0.282mg 3%
Folate 9µg 19µg 3%
Calcium 10mg 33mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.583g 0.295g 1%
Cholesterol 2mg 0mg 1%
Fats 2g 2.3g 0%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 3.8g 56.18g N/A
Sugar 0.8g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.501g 0.482g 0%
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0%
Threonine 0.424mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.456mg 0%
Leucine 0.848mg 0%
Lysine 0.465mg 0%
Methionine 0.24mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.7mg 0%
Valine 0.612mg 0%
Histidine 0.281mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.086g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.121g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.042g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Shark fin soup Barley
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
5%
Shark fin soup
33%
Barley
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Shark fin soup
110%
Barley

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Barley
Barley is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 489mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barley
Barley is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.019g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Barley
Barley is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Barley
Barley 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. Shark fin soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174532/nutrients
  2. Barley - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170283/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.