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Shark fin soup vs. Crab stick — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are shark fin soup and crab stick different?

  • Shark fin soup is richer in copper and iron, while crab stick is higher in phosphorus, vitamin B12, magnesium, and vitamin B6.
  • Crab stick covers your daily need for phosphorus, 37% more than shark fin soup.
  • Shark fin soup contains 3 times more copper than crab stick. Shark fin soup contains 0.108mg of copper, while crab stick contains 0.032mg.
  • Shark fin soup is lower in cholesterol.

Soup, shark fin, restaurant-prepared and Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, imitation, made from surimi types were 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 3.9% 7.9% 15% 11% 9% 121% 69% 1.4% 122%
Contains more IronIron +141%
Contains more CopperCopper +237.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +148.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +118.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +514.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +30%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +69.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1242.9%
~equal in Sodium ~529mg

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% 3.4% 0% 7.5% 18% 12% 0% 30% 71% 1% 0% 7.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +105.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +25.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +200%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~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
8% 15% 75% 2%
Protein: 7.62 g
Fats: 0.46 g
Carbs: 15 g
Water: 74.66 g
Other: 2.26 g
Contains more FatsFats +334.8%
Contains more WaterWater +20.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +138.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +294.7%
Contains more OtherOther +159.8%

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
34% 43% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.216 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.275 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.143 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +112%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +138.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -56.9%

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 Crab stick
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shark fin soup Crab stick DV% diff.
Selenium 22.3µg 41%
Phosphorus 21mg 282mg 37%
Vitamin B12 0.19µg 0.57µg 16%
Magnesium 7mg 43mg 9%
Protein 3.2g 7.62g 9%
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 0.13mg 8%
Copper 0.108mg 0.032mg 8%
Iron 0.94mg 0.39mg 7%
Cholesterol 2mg 20mg 6%
Carbs 3.8g 15g 4%
Zinc 0.82mg 0.33mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.13mg 0mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.08mg 3%
Choline 13mg 2%
Folate 9µg 0µg 2%
Calories 46kcal 95kcal 2%
Fats 2g 0.46g 2%
Fiber 0g 0.5g 2%
Starch 3.5g 1%
Fructose 0.62g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.341g 0.143g 1%
Sodium 501mg 529mg 1%
Saturated fat 0.501g 0.216g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.583g 0.275g 1%
Potassium 53mg 90mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.17mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.493mg 0.62mg 1%
Manganese 0.024mg 0.011mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 3.8g 14.5g N/A
Calcium 10mg 13mg 0%
Sugar 6.25g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.03mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0%
Trans fat 0.008g N/A
Tryptophan 0.075mg 0%
Threonine 0.285mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.23mg 0%
Leucine 0.607mg 0%
Lysine 0.707mg 0%
Methionine 0.261mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.26mg 0%
Valine 0.286mg 0%
Histidine 0.156mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.086g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.121g 0.028g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.042g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.089g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shark fin soup Crab stick
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
12%
Crab stick
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Shark fin soup
39%
Crab stick

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.285g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crab stick
Crab stick 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.

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. Crab stick - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174203/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.