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

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Significant differences between Shark fin soup and Carambola

  • Shark fin soup is richer in Iron, Vitamin B12, and Zinc, while Carambola is higher in Vitamin C, Fiber, and Vitamin B5.
  • Carambola covers your daily Vitamin C needs 38% more than Shark fin soup.
  • Carambola is lower in Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Soup, shark fin, restaurant-prepared and Carambola, (starfruit), raw.

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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.
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup
4
:
6
Carambola
Carambola
Contains more Calcium +233.3%
Contains more Iron +1075%
Contains more Phosphorus +75%
Contains more Zinc +583.3%
Contains more Magnesium +42.9%
Contains more Potassium +150.9%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Copper +26.9%
Contains more Manganese +54.2%
Shark fin soup
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 36% 5% 9% 5% 66% 23% 36% 4% 0%
Carambola
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 3% 8% 6% 12% 1% 4% 46% 5% 4%
Contains more Calcium +233.3%
Contains more Iron +1075%
Contains more Phosphorus +75%
Contains more Zinc +583.3%
Contains more Magnesium +42.9%
Contains more Potassium +150.9%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Copper +26.9%
Contains more Manganese +54.2%

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.
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup
5
:
7
Carambola
Carambola
Contains more Vitamin B1 +92.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +143.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +34300%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +200.8%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
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%
Carambola
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 3% 0% 115% 4% 4% 7% 24% 4% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +92.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +143.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +34300%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +200.8%
Contains more Folate +33.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup
3
:
2
Carambola
Carambola
Contains more Protein +207.7%
Contains more Fats +506.1%
Contains more Other +67.3%
Contains more Carbs +77.1%
Equal in Water - 91.38
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
Carambola
7% 91%
Protein: 1.04 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 6.73 g
Water: 91.38 g
Other: 0.52 g
Contains more Protein +207.7%
Contains more Fats +506.1%
Contains more Other +67.3%
Contains more Carbs +77.1%
Equal in Water - 91.38

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup
2
:
1
Carambola
Carambola
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1843.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +85.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.2%
Shark fin soup
35% 41% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.501 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.583 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.341 g
Carambola
8% 13% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.019 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.184 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1843.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +85.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.2%

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 Carambola
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shark fin soup Carambola Opinion
Net carbs 3.8g 3.93g Carambola
Protein 3.2g 1.04g Shark fin soup
Fats 2g 0.33g Shark fin soup
Carbs 3.8g 6.73g Carambola
Calories 46kcal 31kcal Shark fin soup
Sugar 3.98g Shark fin soup
Fiber 0g 2.8g Carambola
Calcium 10mg 3mg Shark fin soup
Iron 0.94mg 0.08mg Shark fin soup
Magnesium 7mg 10mg Carambola
Phosphorus 21mg 12mg Shark fin soup
Potassium 53mg 133mg Carambola
Sodium 501mg 2mg Carambola
Zinc 0.82mg 0.12mg Shark fin soup
Copper 0.108mg 0.137mg Carambola
Manganese 0.024mg 0.037mg Carambola
Selenium 0.6µg Carambola
Vitamin A 0IU 61IU Carambola
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Carambola
Vitamin E 0.15mg Carambola
Vitamin C 0.1mg 34.4mg Carambola
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.014mg Shark fin soup
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.016mg Shark fin soup
Vitamin B3 0.493mg 0.367mg Shark fin soup
Vitamin B5 0.13mg 0.391mg Carambola
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 0.017mg Shark fin soup
Folate 9µg 12µg Carambola
Vitamin B12 0.19µg 0µg Shark fin soup
Tryptophan 0.008mg Carambola
Threonine 0.044mg Carambola
Isoleucine 0.044mg Carambola
Leucine 0.077mg Carambola
Lysine 0.077mg Carambola
Methionine 0.021mg Carambola
Phenylalanine 0.037mg Carambola
Valine 0.05mg Carambola
Histidine 0.008mg Carambola
Cholesterol 2mg 0mg Carambola
Saturated Fat 0.501g 0.019g Carambola
Omega-3 - DHA 0.121g 0g Shark fin soup
Omega-3 - EPA 0.086g 0g Shark fin soup
Omega-3 - DPA 0.042g 0g Shark fin soup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.583g 0.03g Shark fin soup
Polyunsaturated fat 0.341g 0.184g Shark fin soup

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shark fin soup Carambola
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
6%
Shark fin soup
14%
Carambola
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Shark fin soup
9%
Carambola

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.98g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carambola
Carambola contains less Sodium (difference - 499mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.482g)
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. Carambola - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171715/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.