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

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How are shark fin soup and plums different?

  • Shark fin soup is higher in iron, vitamin B12, zinc, and copper; however, plums are richer in vitamin C, vitamin A, and fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for shark fin soup is 22% higher.
  • Plums have less sodium.

Soup, shark fin, restaurant-prepared and Plums, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5% 1.8% 14% 6.4% 19% 2.7% 6.9% 0% 6.8% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +66.7%
Contains more IronIron +452.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +89.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +720%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +31.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +196.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +116.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~7mg
~equal in Selenium ~0µg

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%
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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 32% 5.7% 5.2% 0% 7% 6% 7.8% 8.1% 6.7% 0% 16% 3.8% 1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +80%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +9400%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +11.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.028mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.135mg

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
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11% 87%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 11.42 g
Water: 87.23 g
Other: 0.37 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +357.1%
Contains more FatsFats +614.3%
Contains more OtherOther +135.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +200.5%
~equal in Water ~87.23g

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
Plum
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9% 69% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.017 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.044 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +335.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +675%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.6%

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 Plum
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shark fin soup Plum DV% diff.
Sodium 501mg 0mg 22%
Iron 0.94mg 0.17mg 10%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 9.5mg 10%
Vitamin B12 0.19µg 0µg 8%
Zinc 0.82mg 0.1mg 7%
Copper 0.108mg 0.057mg 6%
Fiber 0g 1.4g 6%
Protein 3.2g 0.7g 5%
Vitamin K 6.4µg 5%
Fructose 3.07g 4%
Potassium 53mg 157mg 3%
Carbs 3.8g 11.42g 3%
Fats 2g 0.28g 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.341g 0.044g 2%
Saturated fat 0.501g 0.017g 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 17µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.026mg 1%
Folate 9µg 5µg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.583g 0.134g 1%
Manganese 0.024mg 0.052mg 1%
Phosphorus 21mg 16mg 1%
Cholesterol 2mg 0mg 1%
Calories 46kcal 46kcal 0%
Net carbs 3.8g 10.02g N/A
Magnesium 7mg 7mg 0%
Calcium 10mg 6mg 0%
Sugar 9.92g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.028mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.493mg 0.417mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.13mg 0.135mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 0.029mg 0%
Choline 1.9mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0%
Threonine 0.01mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.014mg 0%
Leucine 0.015mg 0%
Lysine 0.016mg 0%
Methionine 0.008mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.014mg 0%
Valine 0.016mg 0%
Histidine 0.009mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shark fin soup Plum
Low Calories diet Equal
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
8%
Plum
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Shark fin soup
6%
Plum

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.92g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Plum
Plum is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plum
Plum contains less Sodium (difference - 501mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Plum
Plum is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.484g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Plum
Plum 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. Plum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169949/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.