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Shark fin soup vs. Refried beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between shark fin soup and refried beans

  • Shark fin soup has more vitamin B12, while refried beans have more fiber, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, vitamin C, iron, and vitamin B6.
  • Refried beans cover your daily need for fiber, 15% more than shark fin soup.
  • The amount of sodium in refried beans is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Soup, shark fin, restaurant-prepared and Refried beans, canned, traditional style (includes USDA commodity).

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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 25% 8.7% 28% 54% 43% 16% 39% 48% 38% 32%
Contains more ZincZinc +41.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +400%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +190%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +501.9%
Contains more IronIron +53.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +19.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +338.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -26.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1104.2%

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.
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 20% 0% 1.8% 0% 19% 18% 6.9% 11% 24% 0% 5.3% 8.3% 12%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +34.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +5900%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +181.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +102.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +45.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +296.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +22.2%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~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
5% 2% 14% 78% 2%
Protein: 4.98 g
Fats: 2.01 g
Carbs: 13.55 g
Water: 77.75 g
Other: 1.71 g
Contains more WaterWater +15.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +55.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +256.6%
Contains more OtherOther +96.6%
~equal in Fats ~2.01g

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
36% 34% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.631 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.543 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -20.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +59.2%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~0.601g

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 Refried beans
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shark fin soup Refried beans DV% diff.
Histidine 153mg 22%
Fiber 0g 3.7g 15%
Manganese 0.024mg 0.289mg 12%
Selenium 5.8µg 11%
Phosphorus 21mg 92mg 10%
Vitamin B12 0.19µg 0µg 8%
Potassium 53mg 319mg 8%
Magnesium 7mg 35mg 7%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 6mg 7%
Iron 0.94mg 1.44mg 6%
Sodium 501mg 370mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 0.103mg 6%
Protein 3.2g 4.98g 4%
Choline 21.2mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.076mg 4%
Carbs 3.8g 13.55g 3%
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.079mg 3%
Starch 7.43g 3%
Vitamin K 2.1µg 2%
Calories 46kcal 90kcal 2%
Calcium 10mg 29mg 2%
Copper 0.108mg 0.129mg 2%
Zinc 0.82mg 0.58mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.09mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.493mg 0.367mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.13mg 0.189mg 1%
Cholesterol 2mg 0mg 1%
Folate 9µg 11µg 1%
Saturated fat 0.501g 0.631g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.341g 0.543g 1%
Fats 2g 2.01g 0%
Net carbs 3.8g 9.85g N/A
Sugar 0.54g N/A
Trans fat 0.016g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.583g 0.601g 0%
Tryptophan 0.065mg 0%
Threonine 0.231mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.242mg 0%
Leucine 0.438mg 0%
Lysine 0.377mg 0%
Methionine 0.083mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.297mg 0%
Valine 0.287mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.086g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.121g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.169g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.042g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.36g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shark fin soup Refried beans
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
10%
Refried beans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Shark fin soup
33%
Refried beans

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.54g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.13g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Refried beans
Refried beans is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Refried beans
Refried beans contains less Sodium (difference - 131mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Refried beans
Refried beans is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Refried beans
Refried beans 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. Refried beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172438/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.