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

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What are the differences between shark fin soup and roe?

  • Roe is richer than shark fin soup in vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B5, vitamin C, and vitamin B6.
  • Roe's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 473% more.
  • Shark fin soup has 4 times more sodium than roe. While shark fin soup has 501mg of sodium, roe has only 117mg.

We used Soup, shark fin, restaurant-prepared and Fish, roe, mixed species, cooked, dry heat 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.
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%
Roe
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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% 8.4% 25% 29% 43% 35% 221% 15% 1.7% 282%
Contains more IronIron +22.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +84.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +271.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +180%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +434%
Contains more CopperCopper +18.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +56.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2352.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -76.6%

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%
Roe
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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 55% 30% 0% 0% 69% 219% 41% 69% 43% 1443% 0% 69% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +16300%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +925.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +344.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +787.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +611.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +5973.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +922.2%
~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
Roe
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29% 8% 2% 59% 3%
Protein: 28.62 g
Fats: 8.23 g
Carbs: 1.92 g
Water: 58.63 g
Other: 2.6 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +97.9%
Contains more WaterWater +53.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +794.4%
Contains more FatsFats +311.5%
Contains more OtherOther +198.9%

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
Roe
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25% 29% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.866 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.404 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -73.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +265.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +898.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shark fin soup Roe DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.19µg 11.54µg 473%
Cholesterol 2mg 479mg 159%
Selenium 51.7µg 94%
Phosphorus 21mg 515mg 71%
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.949mg 70%
Protein 3.2g 28.62g 51%
Folate 9µg 92µg 21%
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.277mg 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.341g 3.404g 20%
Vitamin B5 0.13mg 1.154mg 20%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 16.4mg 18%
Sodium 501mg 117mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 0.185mg 12%
Vitamin B3 0.493mg 2.192mg 11%
Fats 2g 8.23g 10%
Vitamin A 0µg 91µg 10%
Calories 46kcal 204kcal 8%
Potassium 53mg 283mg 7%
Saturated fat 0.501g 1.866g 6%
Magnesium 7mg 26mg 5%
Zinc 0.82mg 1.28mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 0.583g 2.129g 4%
Copper 0.108mg 0.128mg 2%
Iron 0.94mg 0.77mg 2%
Calcium 10mg 28mg 2%
Carbs 3.8g 1.92g 1%
Net carbs 3.8g 1.92g N/A
Manganese 0.024mg 0.013mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.375mg 0%
Threonine 1.305mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.465mg 0%
Leucine 2.509mg 0%
Lysine 2.179mg 0%
Methionine 0.71mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.401mg 0%
Valine 1.676mg 0%
Histidine 0.778mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.086g 1.26g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.121g 1.747g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.042g 0.105g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shark fin soup Roe
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
157%
Roe
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Shark fin soup
68%
Roe

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 477mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.365g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is cheaper (difference - $100)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roe
Roe contains less Sodium (difference - 384mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roe
Roe is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roe
Roe is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Roe - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174239/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.