Shark fin soup vs. Couscous — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are shark fin soup and couscous different?
- Shark fin soup is higher in vitamin B12, copper, iron, and zinc; however, couscous is richer in fiber.
- Daily need coverage for sodium for shark fin soup is 22% higher.
- Couscous has less sodium.
Soup, shark fin, restaurant-prepared and Couscous, cooked 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +25% |
| Contains more IronIron | +147.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +163.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +215.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +14.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +250% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +44.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +133.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +99.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +185.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +96.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +66.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.2 g
Fats:
2 g
Carbs:
3.8 g
Water:
90.13 g
Other:
0.87 g
Protein:
3.79 g
Fats:
0.16 g
Carbs:
23.22 g
Water:
72.57 g
Other:
0.26 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +1150% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +24.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +234.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +18.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +511.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.501 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.583 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.341 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.029 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.022 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.064 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2550% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +432.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.2% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 27.5µg | 50% | |
| Sodium | 501mg | 5mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.19µg | 0µg | 8% |
| Iron | 0.94mg | 0.38mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.108mg | 0.041mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.4g | 6% |
| Carbs | 3.8g | 23.22g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.13mg | 0.371mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.82mg | 0.26mg | 5% |
| Calories | 46kcal | 112kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.027mg | 0.063mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.024mg | 0.084mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.493mg | 0.983mg | 3% |
| Fats | 2g | 0.16g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.501g | 0.029g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.341g | 0.064g | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.026mg | 0.051mg | 2% |
| Folate | 9µg | 15µg | 2% |
| Choline | 3.3mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.13mg | 1% | |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.039mg | 0.027mg | 1% |
| Protein | 3.2g | 3.79g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.583g | 0.022g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.8g | 21.82g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 7mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 53mg | 58mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | N/A | |
| Phosphorus | 21mg | 22mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.049mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.1mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.147mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.259mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.073mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.059mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.184mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.162mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.077mg | 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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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%
7%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
22%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark fin soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark fin soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark fin soup is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Couscous is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Couscous contains less Sodium (difference - 496mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Couscous is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.472g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Couscous is relatively richer in vitamins
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.