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

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What are the differences between Shark fin soup and Lentil soup?

  • Lentil soup is richer than Shark fin soup in Phosphorus.
  • Shark fin soup has 3 times more Zinc than Lentil soup. While Shark fin soup has 0.82mg of Zinc, Lentil soup has only 0.3mg.

We used Soup, shark fin, restaurant-prepared and Soup, lentil with ham, canned, ready-to-serve types 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 Zinc +173.3%
Contains more Copper +54.3%
Contains more Calcium +70%
Contains more Iron +13.8%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +252.4%
Contains more Potassium +171.7%
Contains more Manganese +400%
Equal in Sodium - 532
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 36% 5% 9% 5% 66% 23% 36% 4% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 41% 7% 32% 13% 70% 9% 24% 16% 2%
Contains more Zinc +173.3%
Contains more Copper +54.3%
Contains more Calcium +70%
Contains more Iron +13.8%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +252.4%
Contains more Potassium +171.7%
Contains more Manganese +400%
Equal in Sodium - 532

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B12 +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1600%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +159.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +246.2%
Contains more Folate +122.2%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.14
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 0% 0% 6% 18% 11% 11% 9% 21% 15% 15% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1600%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +159.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +246.2%
Contains more Folate +122.2%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.14

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +78.6%
Contains more Protein +16.9%
Contains more Carbs +114.7%
Contains more Other +41.4%
Equal in Water - 85.75
3% 2% 4% 90%
Protein: 3.2 g
Fats: 2 g
Carbs: 3.8 g
Water: 90.13 g
Other: 0.87 g
4% 8% 86%
Protein: 3.74 g
Fats: 1.12 g
Carbs: 8.16 g
Water: 85.75 g
Other: 1.23 g
Contains more Fats +78.6%
Contains more Protein +16.9%
Contains more Carbs +114.7%
Contains more Other +41.4%
Equal in Water - 85.75

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +162.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.2%
35% 41% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.501 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.583 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.341 g
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.52 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.13 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +162.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shark fin soup Lentil soup Opinion
Net carbs 3.8g 8.16g Lentil soup
Protein 3.2g 3.74g Lentil soup
Fats 2g 1.12g Shark fin soup
Carbs 3.8g 8.16g Lentil soup
Calories 46kcal 56kcal Lentil soup
Calcium 10mg 17mg Lentil soup
Iron 0.94mg 1.07mg Lentil soup
Magnesium 7mg 9mg Lentil soup
Phosphorus 21mg 74mg Lentil soup
Potassium 53mg 144mg Lentil soup
Sodium 501mg 532mg Shark fin soup
Zinc 0.82mg 0.3mg Shark fin soup
Copper 0.108mg 0.07mg Shark fin soup
Manganese 0.024mg 0.12mg Lentil soup
Selenium 0.3µg Lentil soup
Vitamin A 0IU 145IU Lentil soup
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 7µg Lentil soup
Vitamin C 0.1mg 1.7mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.07mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.045mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B3 0.493mg 0.545mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B5 0.13mg 0.14mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 0.09mg Lentil soup
Folate 9µg 20µg Lentil soup
Vitamin B12 0.19µg 0.12µg Shark fin soup
Cholesterol 2mg 3mg Shark fin soup
Saturated Fat 0.501g 0.45g Lentil soup
Omega-3 - DHA 0.121g Shark fin soup
Omega-3 - EPA 0.086g Shark fin soup
Omega-3 - DPA 0.042g Shark fin soup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.583g 0.52g Shark fin soup
Polyunsaturated fat 0.341g 0.13g Shark fin soup

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shark fin soup Lentil soup
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
9%
Lentil soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Shark fin soup
21%
Lentil soup

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.051g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Lentil soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171549/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.