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Shark fin soup vs. Brown rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Shark fin soup and Brown rice?

  • Shark fin soup is higher in Vitamin B12, yet Brown rice is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, and Fiber.
  • Brown rice's daily need coverage for Manganese is 41% more.
  • The amount of Sodium in Brown rice is lower.

We used Soup, shark fin, restaurant-prepared and Rice, brown, long-grain, 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 Calcium +233.3%
Contains more Iron +67.9%
Contains more Zinc +15.5%
Contains more Magnesium +457.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +390.5%
Contains more Potassium +62.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Manganese +3958.3%
Equal in Copper - 0.106
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 36% 5% 9% 5% 66% 23% 36% 4% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 22% 28% 45% 8% 1% 20% 36% 128% 32%
Contains more Calcium +233.3%
Contains more Iron +67.9%
Contains more Zinc +15.5%
Contains more Magnesium +457.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +390.5%
Contains more Potassium +62.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Manganese +3958.3%
Equal in Copper - 0.106

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +559.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +419.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +192.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +373.1%
Equal in Folate - 9
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 1% 7% 9% 10% 8% 6% 7% 24% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 45% 16% 49% 23% 29% 7% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +559.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +419.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +192.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +373.1%
Equal in Folate - 9

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +16.8%
Contains more Fats +106.2%
Contains more Water +28.3%
Contains more Other +97.7%
Contains more Carbs +573.2%
3% 2% 4% 90%
Protein: 3.2 g
Fats: 2 g
Carbs: 3.8 g
Water: 90.13 g
Other: 0.87 g
3% 26% 70%
Protein: 2.74 g
Fats: 0.97 g
Carbs: 25.58 g
Water: 70.27 g
Other: 0.44 g
Contains more Protein +16.8%
Contains more Fats +106.2%
Contains more Water +28.3%
Contains more Other +97.7%
Contains more Carbs +573.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +58%
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.366
35% 41% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.501 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.583 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.341 g
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.369 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.366 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +58%
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.366

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shark fin soup Brown rice Opinion
Net carbs 3.8g 23.98g Brown rice
Protein 3.2g 2.74g Shark fin soup
Fats 2g 0.97g Shark fin soup
Carbs 3.8g 25.58g Brown rice
Calories 46kcal 123kcal Brown rice
Starch 24.79g Brown rice
Sugar 0.24g Shark fin soup
Fiber 0g 1.6g Brown rice
Calcium 10mg 3mg Shark fin soup
Iron 0.94mg 0.56mg Shark fin soup
Magnesium 7mg 39mg Brown rice
Phosphorus 21mg 103mg Brown rice
Potassium 53mg 86mg Brown rice
Sodium 501mg 4mg Brown rice
Zinc 0.82mg 0.71mg Shark fin soup
Copper 0.108mg 0.106mg Shark fin soup
Manganese 0.024mg 0.974mg Brown rice
Selenium 5.8µg Brown rice
Vitamin E 0.17mg Brown rice
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Shark fin soup
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.178mg Brown rice
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.069mg Brown rice
Vitamin B3 0.493mg 2.561mg Brown rice
Vitamin B5 0.13mg 0.38mg Brown rice
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 0.123mg Brown rice
Folate 9µg 9µg
Vitamin B12 0.19µg 0µg Shark fin soup
Vitamin K 0.2µg Brown rice
Tryptophan 0.033mg Brown rice
Threonine 0.095mg Brown rice
Isoleucine 0.109mg Brown rice
Leucine 0.214mg Brown rice
Lysine 0.099mg Brown rice
Methionine 0.058mg Brown rice
Phenylalanine 0.133mg Brown rice
Valine 0.151mg Brown rice
Histidine 0.066mg Brown rice
Cholesterol 2mg 0mg Brown rice
Saturated Fat 0.501g 0.26g Brown rice
Omega-3 - DHA 0.121g 0g Shark fin soup
Omega-3 - EPA 0.086g 0g Shark fin soup
Omega-3 - DPA 0.042g 0g Shark fin soup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.583g 0.369g Shark fin soup
Polyunsaturated fat 0.341g 0.366g Brown rice
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.355g Brown rice
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g Brown rice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shark fin soup Brown rice
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
6%
Shark fin soup
14%
Brown rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Shark fin soup
32%
Brown rice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.24g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown rice
Brown rice contains less Sodium (difference - 497mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brown rice
Brown rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brown rice
Brown rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.241g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brown rice
Brown rice is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Brown rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169704/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.