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Shark fin soup vs. Cocktail sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Shark fin soup and Cocktail sauce

  • Shark fin soup is higher in Vitamin B12, however, Cocktail sauce is richer in Vitamin C, Potassium, Fiber, and Manganese.
  • Cocktail sauce's daily need coverage for Sodium is 21% higher.
  • Shark fin soup has less Sodium.

The food types used in this comparison are Soup, shark fin, restaurant-prepared and Sauce, cocktail, ready-to-serve.

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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 12% 7.8% 27% 31% 37% 10% 13% 128% 19% 12%
Contains more IronIron +13.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +115.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -49%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +142.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +160%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +483%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +42.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +516.7%
~equal in Copper ~0.111mg

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 39% 22% 22% 0% 5.3% 11% 15% 4.1% 18% 0% 11% 13% 6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +91.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +11500%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +66.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +207.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +88.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
28% 66% 4%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 28.22 g
Water: 65.67 g
Other: 3.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +135.3%
Contains more FatsFats +90.5%
Contains more WaterWater +37.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +642.6%
Contains more OtherOther +325.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shark fin soup Cocktail sauce Opinion
Calories 46kcal 124kcal Cocktail sauce
Protein 3.2g 1.36g Shark fin soup
Fats 2g 1.05g Shark fin soup
Vitamin C 0.1mg 11.6mg Cocktail sauce
Net carbs 3.8g 26.42g Cocktail sauce
Carbs 3.8g 28.22g Cocktail sauce
Cholesterol 2mg 0mg Cocktail sauce
Magnesium 7mg 17mg Cocktail sauce
Calcium 10mg 26mg Cocktail sauce
Potassium 53mg 309mg Cocktail sauce
Iron 0.94mg 0.83mg Shark fin soup
Sugar 11.83g Shark fin soup
Fiber 0g 1.8g Cocktail sauce
Copper 0.108mg 0.111mg Cocktail sauce
Zinc 0.82mg 0.38mg Shark fin soup
Phosphorus 21mg 30mg Cocktail sauce
Sodium 501mg 983mg Shark fin soup
Vitamin A 0IU 359IU Cocktail sauce
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 18µg Cocktail sauce
Vitamin E 1.08mg Cocktail sauce
Manganese 0.024mg 0.148mg Cocktail sauce
Selenium 2.2µg Cocktail sauce
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.021mg Shark fin soup
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.047mg Cocktail sauce
Vitamin B3 0.493mg 0.82mg Cocktail sauce
Vitamin B5 0.13mg 0.068mg Shark fin soup
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 0.08mg Cocktail sauce
Vitamin B12 0.19µg 0µg Shark fin soup
Vitamin K 4.4µg Cocktail sauce
Folate 9µg 17µg Cocktail sauce
Choline 11mg Cocktail sauce
Saturated Fat 0.501g 0g Cocktail sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.583g 0g Shark fin soup
Polyunsaturated fat 0.341g 0g Shark fin soup
Omega-3 - EPA 0.086g 0g Shark fin soup
Omega-3 - DHA 0.121g 0g Shark fin soup
Omega-3 - DPA 0.042g 0g Shark fin soup

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
13%
Cocktail sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Shark fin soup
30%
Cocktail sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.83g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup contains less Sodium (difference - 482mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.501g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce 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 ($)

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. Cocktail sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174067/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.