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

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Summary of differences between shark fin soup and pita

  • Shark fin soup has more vitamin B12, while pita has more vitamin B1, manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B3, fiber, calcium, copper, iron, and vitamin B5.
  • Pita covers your daily need for vitamin B1, 20% more than shark fin soup.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Soup, shark fin, restaurant-prepared and Bread, pita, white, unenriched.

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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%
Pita
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 26% 11% 53% 56% 23% 42% 70% 63% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +271.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +760%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +126.4%
Contains more IronIron +48.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +55.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +361.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1904.2%
~equal in Zinc ~0.84mg
~equal in Sodium ~536mg
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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%
Pita
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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% 0% 0% 0% 67% 22% 40% 24% 7.8% 0% 0% 18% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +888.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +148.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +334.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +205.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +30.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +166.7%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
Pita
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9% 56% 32% 2%
Protein: 9.1 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 55.7 g
Water: 32.1 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more FatsFats +66.7%
Contains more WaterWater +180.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +184.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1365.8%
Contains more OtherOther +118.4%

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
Pita
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21% 13% 66%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.166 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.105 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.535 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +455.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -66.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 Pita
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Pita DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.267mg 20%
Manganese 0.024mg 0.481mg 20%
Carbs 3.8g 55.7g 17%
Protein 3.2g 9.1g 12%
Calories 46kcal 275kcal 11%
Phosphorus 21mg 97mg 11%
Vitamin B3 0.493mg 2.142mg 10%
Fiber 0g 2.2g 9%
Calcium 10mg 86mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0.19µg 0µg 8%
Copper 0.108mg 0.168mg 7%
Iron 0.94mg 1.4mg 6%
Magnesium 7mg 26mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.13mg 0.397mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.097mg 4%
Folate 9µg 24µg 4%
Sodium 501mg 536mg 2%
Potassium 53mg 120mg 2%
Saturated fat 0.501g 0.166g 2%
Fats 2g 1.2g 1%
Cholesterol 2mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 0.034mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.583g 0.105g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.341g 0.535g 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 3.8g 53.5g N/A
Zinc 0.82mg 0.84mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.105mg 0%
Threonine 0.257mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.349mg 0%
Leucine 0.634mg 0%
Lysine 0.219mg 0%
Methionine 0.16mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.446mg 0%
Valine 0.394mg 0%
Histidine 0.195mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.086g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.121g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.042g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shark fin soup Pita
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
14%
Pita
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Shark fin soup
36%
Pita

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 68)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pita
Pita is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pita
Pita is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.335g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pita
Pita is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pita
Pita 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. Pita - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172816/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.