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

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Summary of differences between shark fin soup and oatmeal

  • The amount of iron, manganese, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin A, vitamin B2, folate, and phosphorus in oatmeal is higher than in shark fin soup.
  • Oatmeal covers your daily need for iron 63% more than shark fin soup.
  • Shark fin soup contains 10 times more Sodium than oatmeal. While shark fin soup contains 501mg of Sodium, oatmeal contains only 49mg.
  • The amount of sodium in oatmeal is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Soup, shark fin, restaurant-prepared and Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved).

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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 19% 24% 5.4% 224% 22% 17% 33% 6.4% 73% 27%
Contains more CopperCopper +63.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +32.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +271.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +700%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +15.1%
Contains more IronIron +534%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +266.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2225%

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%
Oatmeal
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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 0% 26% 1.4% 0% 65% 50% 57% 19% 67% 0% 1% 33% 2.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +863%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +451.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +513.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +143.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1015.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +388.9%
~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
2% 12% 84%
Protein: 2.37 g
Fats: 1.36 g
Carbs: 11.67 g
Water: 84.03 g
Other: 0.57 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +35%
Contains more FatsFats +47.1%
Contains more OtherOther +52.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +207.1%
~equal in Water ~84.03g

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
22% 37% 41%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.226 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.391 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.426 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +49.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -54.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +24.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shark fin soup Oatmeal Opinion
Calories 46kcal 68kcal Oatmeal
Protein 3.2g 2.37g Shark fin soup
Fats 2g 1.36g Shark fin soup
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Shark fin soup
Net carbs 3.8g 9.97g Oatmeal
Carbs 3.8g 11.67g Oatmeal
Cholesterol 2mg 0mg Oatmeal
Magnesium 7mg 26mg Oatmeal
Calcium 10mg 80mg Oatmeal
Potassium 53mg 61mg Oatmeal
Iron 0.94mg 5.96mg Oatmeal
Sugar 0.46g Shark fin soup
Fiber 0g 1.7g Oatmeal
Copper 0.108mg 0.066mg Shark fin soup
Zinc 0.82mg 0.62mg Shark fin soup
Starch 10.37g Oatmeal
Phosphorus 21mg 77mg Oatmeal
Sodium 501mg 49mg Oatmeal
Vitamin A 0IU 433IU Oatmeal
Vitamin A 0µg 130µg Oatmeal
Vitamin E 0.07mg Oatmeal
Manganese 0.024mg 0.558mg Oatmeal
Selenium 5µg Oatmeal
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.26mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.215mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B3 0.493mg 3.025mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B5 0.13mg 0.317mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 0.29mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B12 0.19µg 0µg Shark fin soup
Vitamin K 0.4µg Oatmeal
Folate 9µg 44µg Oatmeal
Trans Fat 0.003g Shark fin soup
Choline 4.7mg Oatmeal
Saturated Fat 0.501g 0.226g Oatmeal
Monounsaturated Fat 0.583g 0.391g Shark fin soup
Polyunsaturated fat 0.341g 0.426g Oatmeal
Tryptophan 0.04mg Oatmeal
Threonine 0.083mg Oatmeal
Isoleucine 0.105mg Oatmeal
Leucine 0.2mg Oatmeal
Lysine 0.135mg Oatmeal
Methionine 0.04mg Oatmeal
Phenylalanine 0.13mg Oatmeal
Valine 0.151mg Oatmeal
Histidine 0.057mg Oatmeal
Omega-3 - EPA 0.086g 0g Shark fin soup
Omega-3 - DHA 0.121g 0g Shark fin soup
Omega-3 - DPA 0.042g 0g Shark fin soup

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shark fin soup Oatmeal
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
25%
Oatmeal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Shark fin soup
45%
Oatmeal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.46g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 79)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 452mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.275g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Oatmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171662/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.