Shark fin soup vs. Quinoa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between shark fin soup and quinoa?
- Shark fin soup is higher in vitamin B12, yet quinoa is higher in manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, fiber, copper, folate, vitamin B6, and iron.
- Quinoa's daily need coverage for manganese is 26% more.
- The amount of sodium in quinoa is lower.
We used Soup, shark fin, restaurant-prepared and Quinoa, cooked 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +814.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +70% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +224.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +58.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +77.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +32.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +623.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2529.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +19.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +296.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +182.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +373.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +366.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.2 g
Fats:
2 g
Carbs:
3.8 g
Water:
90.13 g
Other:
0.87 g
Protein:
4.4 g
Fats:
1.92 g
Carbs:
21.3 g
Water:
71.61 g
Other:
0.77 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +25.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +13% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +37.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +460.5% |
~equal in
Fats
~1.92g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.501 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.583 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.341 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.231 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.078 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -53.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +216.1% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~0.528g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.024mg | 0.631mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 501mg | 7mg | 21% |
| Phosphorus | 21mg | 152mg | 19% |
| Magnesium | 7mg | 64mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2.8g | 11% |
| Copper | 0.108mg | 0.192mg | 9% |
| Folate | 9µg | 42µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.19µg | 0µg | 8% |
| Starch | 17.63g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.026mg | 0.123mg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.94mg | 1.49mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.027mg | 0.107mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 3.8g | 21.3g | 6% |
| Selenium | 2.8µg | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.341g | 1.078g | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.039mg | 0.11mg | 5% |
| Choline | 23mg | 4% | |
| Calories | 46kcal | 120kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.63mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 53mg | 172mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.13mg | 3% | |
| Zinc | 0.82mg | 1.09mg | 2% |
| Protein | 3.2g | 4.4g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.501g | 0.231g | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.493mg | 0.412mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 17mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Fats | 2g | 1.92g | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.8g | 18.5g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.87g | N/A | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.583g | 0.528g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.052mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.131mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.157mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.261mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.239mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.096mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.185mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.185mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.127mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.086g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.121g | 0.015g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.042g | 0g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
11%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark fin soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark fin soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Quinoa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quinoa contains less Sodium (difference - 494mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Quinoa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.27g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Quinoa is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Quinoa is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)