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Shark fin soup vs. Brown sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between shark fin soup and brown sugar

  • Shark fin soup has more vitamin B12, zinc, and copper; however, brown sugar has more calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for shark fin soup is 21% higher.
  • Brown sugar is lower in sodium.

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

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 25% 12% 27% 16% 0.82% 1.7% 3.7% 8.3% 6.5%
Contains more IronIron +32.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +129.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +2633.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +425%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +28.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +730%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +150.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +166.7%

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%
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 2.1% 7.9% 9.5% 0% 0% 0.75% 1.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +348.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +800%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +57.7%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.132mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2566.7%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +6626.1%
Contains more OtherOther +93.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2481.3%

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 Brown sugar
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shark fin soup Brown sugar DV% diff.
Carbs 3.8g 98.09g 31%
Sodium 501mg 28mg 21%
Calories 46kcal 380kcal 17%
Vitamin B12 0.19µg 0µg 8%
Calcium 10mg 83mg 7%
Copper 0.108mg 0.047mg 7%
Zinc 0.82mg 0.03mg 7%
Protein 3.2g 0.12g 6%
Fats 2g 0g 3%
Iron 0.94mg 0.71mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.341g 0g 2%
Saturated fat 0.501g 0g 2%
Folate 9µg 1µg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.493mg 0.11mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0mg 2%
Manganese 0.024mg 0.064mg 2%
Selenium 1.2µg 2%
Phosphorus 21mg 4mg 2%
Potassium 53mg 133mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 0.041mg 1%
Cholesterol 2mg 0mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.583g 0g 1%
Fructose 1.11g 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 3.8g 98.09g N/A
Magnesium 7mg 9mg 0%
Sugar 97.02g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.13mg 0.132mg 0%
Choline 2.3mg 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?

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

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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
5%
Shark fin soup
2%
Brown sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Shark fin soup
11%
Brown sugar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 97.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 71)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 473mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.501g)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Shark fin soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174532/nutrients
  2. Brown sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168833/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.