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Shark fin soup vs. Ramen noodle soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between shark fin soup and ramen noodle soup

  • The amount of iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, folate, manganese, vitamin B2, phosphorus, and fiber in ramen noodle soup is higher than in shark fin soup.
  • Ramen noodle soup covers your daily need for sodium, 59% more than shark fin soup.
  • The amount of sodium in shark fin soup is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Soup, shark fin, restaurant-prepared and Soup, ramen noodle, any flavor, dry.

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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 18% 6.3% 16% 154% 42% 16% 49% 242% 82% 126%
Contains more ZincZinc +36.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -73%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +257.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +110%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +241.5%
Contains more IronIron +337.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +16.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +447.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2525%

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%
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 1% 0.33% 49% 0% 112% 59% 101% 26% 8.8% 31% 22% 87% 3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1559.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +553.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +995.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +236.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +31.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +1188.9%
~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
10% 18% 60% 7% 5%
Protein: 10.17 g
Fats: 17.59 g
Carbs: 60.26 g
Water: 6.52 g
Other: 5.46 g
Contains more WaterWater +1282.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +217.8%
Contains more FatsFats +779.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1485.8%
Contains more OtherOther +527.6%

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
49% 37% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.117 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.198 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +955.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +544.6%

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 Ramen noodle soup
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shark fin soup Ramen noodle soup DV% diff.
Sodium 501mg 1855mg 59%
Selenium 23.1µg 42%
Iron 0.94mg 4.11mg 40%
Saturated fat 0.501g 8.117g 35%
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.448mg 35%
Vitamin B3 0.493mg 5.401mg 31%
Folate 9µg 116µg 27%
Manganese 0.024mg 0.63mg 26%
Fats 2g 17.59g 24%
Starch 55.97g 23%
Calories 46kcal 440kcal 20%
Carbs 3.8g 60.26g 19%
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.255mg 17%
Vitamin E 2.44mg 16%
Protein 3.2g 10.17g 14%
Monounsaturated fat 0.583g 6.156g 14%
Phosphorus 21mg 115mg 13%
Fiber 0g 2.9g 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.341g 2.198g 12%
Vitamin K 8.9µg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.13mg 0.438mg 6%
Potassium 53mg 181mg 4%
Magnesium 7mg 25mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0.19µg 0.25µg 3%
Copper 0.108mg 0.126mg 2%
Zinc 0.82mg 0.6mg 2%
Cholesterol 2mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 0.038mg 1%
Calcium 10mg 21mg 1%
Choline 5.5mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 3.8g 57.36g N/A
Sugar 1.98g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.065g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0.086g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.121g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.056g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.042g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.076g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shark fin soup Ramen noodle soup
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
39%
Ramen noodle soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Shark fin soup
75%
Ramen noodle soup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup contains less Sodium (difference - 1354mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.616g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ramen noodle soup
Ramen noodle soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ramen noodle soup
Ramen noodle soup is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ramen noodle soup
Ramen noodle soup 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. Ramen noodle soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171177/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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