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

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Significant differences between Shark fin soup and Minestrone

  • Shark fin soup is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, and Copper, while Minestrone is higher in Manganese, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Shark fin soup covers your daily Sodium needs 11% more than Minestrone.
  • Minestrone is lower in Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Soup, shark fin, restaurant-prepared and Soup, minestrone, canned, prepared with equal volume water.

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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 Iron +147.4%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Zinc +164.5%
Contains more Copper +111.8%
Contains more Calcium +40%
Contains more Potassium +145.3%
Contains less Sodium -49.3%
Contains more Manganese +533.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 23
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 5% 15% 3% 10% 12% 34% 9% 17% 20% 0%
Contains more Iron +147.4%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Zinc +164.5%
Contains more Copper +111.8%
Contains more Calcium +40%
Contains more Potassium +145.3%
Contains less Sodium -49.3%
Contains more Manganese +533.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 23

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 B1 +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +57.7%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
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 59% 0% 0% 2% 6% 5% 8% 9% 10% 12% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +57.7%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.14

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +80.8%
Contains more Fats +92.3%
Contains more Carbs +22.6%
Contains more Other +37.9%
Equal in Water - 91.33
3% 2% 4% 90%
Protein: 3.2 g
Fats: 2 g
Carbs: 3.8 g
Water: 90.13 g
Other: 0.87 g
2% 5% 91%
Protein: 1.77 g
Fats: 1.04 g
Carbs: 4.66 g
Water: 91.33 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Protein +80.8%
Contains more Fats +92.3%
Contains more Carbs +22.6%
Contains more Other +37.9%
Equal in Water - 91.33

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +101%
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34.9%
35% 41% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.501 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.583 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.341 g
23% 30% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.46 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +101%
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shark fin soup Minestrone Opinion
Net carbs 3.8g 4.26g Minestrone
Protein 3.2g 1.77g Shark fin soup
Fats 2g 1.04g Shark fin soup
Carbs 3.8g 4.66g Minestrone
Calories 46kcal 34kcal Shark fin soup
Fiber 0g 0.4g Minestrone
Calcium 10mg 14mg Minestrone
Iron 0.94mg 0.38mg Shark fin soup
Magnesium 7mg 3mg Shark fin soup
Phosphorus 21mg 23mg Minestrone
Potassium 53mg 130mg Minestrone
Sodium 501mg 254mg Minestrone
Zinc 0.82mg 0.31mg Shark fin soup
Copper 0.108mg 0.051mg Shark fin soup
Manganese 0.024mg 0.152mg Minestrone
Vitamin A 0IU 970IU Minestrone
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 49µg Minestrone
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.5mg Minestrone
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.022mg Shark fin soup
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.018mg Shark fin soup
Vitamin B3 0.493mg 0.391mg Shark fin soup
Vitamin B5 0.13mg 0.14mg Minestrone
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 0.041mg Minestrone
Folate 9µg 15µg Minestrone
Vitamin B12 0.19µg 0µg Shark fin soup
Tryptophan 0.013mg Minestrone
Threonine 0.043mg Minestrone
Isoleucine 0.054mg Minestrone
Leucine 0.098mg Minestrone
Lysine 0.076mg Minestrone
Methionine 0.018mg Minestrone
Phenylalanine 0.064mg Minestrone
Valine 0.074mg Minestrone
Histidine 0.03mg Minestrone
Cholesterol 2mg 1mg Minestrone
Saturated Fat 0.501g 0.23g Minestrone
Omega-3 - DHA 0.121g 0g Shark fin soup
Omega-3 - EPA 0.086g 0g Shark fin soup
Omega-3 - DPA 0.042g 0g Shark fin soup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.583g 0.29g Shark fin soup
Polyunsaturated fat 0.341g 0.46g Minestrone

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Minestrone
Minestrone contains less Sodium (difference - 247mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.271g)
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 ($)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Minestrone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172913/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.