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Shark fin soup vs. Short ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Shark fin soup and Short ribs different?

  • Short ribs are higher than Shark fin soup in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2.
  • Short ribs covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 101% more than Shark fin soup.
  • Shark fin soup contains 10 times more Sodium than Short ribs. Shark fin soup contains 501mg of Sodium, while Short ribs contain 50mg.

Soup, shark fin, restaurant-prepared and Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised types were used 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 Manganese +84.6%
Contains more Calcium +20%
Contains more Iron +145.7%
Contains more Magnesium +114.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +671.4%
Contains more Potassium +322.6%
Contains less Sodium -90%
Contains more Zinc +495.1%
Equal in Copper - 0.099
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 4% 87% 11% 70% 20% 7% 134% 33% 2% 114%
Contains more Manganese +84.6%
Contains more Calcium +20%
Contains more Iron +145.7%
Contains more Magnesium +114.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +671.4%
Contains more Potassium +322.6%
Contains less Sodium -90%
Contains more Zinc +495.1%
Equal in Copper - 0.099

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 Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +284.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +397.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +93.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +746.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1278.9%
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% 6% 21% 0% 13% 35% 46% 16% 51% 4% 328% 6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +284.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +397.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +93.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +746.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1278.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +152.3%
Contains more Other +19.2%
Contains more Protein +574.1%
Contains more Fats +1999%
3% 2% 4% 90%
Protein: 3.2 g
Fats: 2 g
Carbs: 3.8 g
Water: 90.13 g
Other: 0.87 g
22% 42% 36%
Protein: 21.57 g
Fats: 41.98 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 35.72 g
Other: 0.73 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +152.3%
Contains more Other +19.2%
Contains more Protein +574.1%
Contains more Fats +1999%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3138.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +348.7%
35% 41% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.501 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.583 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.341 g
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.53 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3138.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +348.7%

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 Short ribs
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shark fin soup Short ribs Opinion
Net carbs 3.8g 0g Shark fin soup
Protein 3.2g 21.57g Short ribs
Fats 2g 41.98g Short ribs
Carbs 3.8g 0g Shark fin soup
Calories 46kcal 471kcal Short ribs
Calcium 10mg 12mg Short ribs
Iron 0.94mg 2.31mg Short ribs
Magnesium 7mg 15mg Short ribs
Phosphorus 21mg 162mg Short ribs
Potassium 53mg 224mg Short ribs
Sodium 501mg 50mg Short ribs
Zinc 0.82mg 4.88mg Short ribs
Copper 0.108mg 0.099mg Shark fin soup
Manganese 0.024mg 0.013mg Shark fin soup
Selenium 20.8µg Short ribs
Vitamin E 0.29mg Short ribs
Vitamin D 27IU Short ribs
Vitamin D 0.7µg Short ribs
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Shark fin soup
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.05mg Short ribs
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.15mg Short ribs
Vitamin B3 0.493mg 2.452mg Short ribs
Vitamin B5 0.13mg 0.252mg Short ribs
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 0.22mg Short ribs
Folate 9µg 5µg Shark fin soup
Vitamin B12 0.19µg 2.62µg Short ribs
Vitamin K 2.4µg Short ribs
Tryptophan 0.142mg Short ribs
Threonine 0.862mg Short ribs
Isoleucine 0.981mg Short ribs
Leucine 1.716mg Short ribs
Lysine 1.823mg Short ribs
Methionine 0.562mg Short ribs
Phenylalanine 0.852mg Short ribs
Valine 1.07mg Short ribs
Histidine 0.688mg Short ribs
Cholesterol 2mg 94mg Shark fin soup
Saturated Fat 0.501g 17.8g Shark fin soup
Omega-3 - DHA 0.121g 0.001g Shark fin soup
Omega-3 - EPA 0.086g 0.003g Shark fin soup
Omega-3 - DPA 0.042g 0.016g Shark fin soup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.583g 18.88g Short ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 0.341g 1.53g Short ribs

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shark fin soup Short ribs
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
44%
Short ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Shark fin soup
48%
Short ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Short ribs
Short ribs is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Short ribs
Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 451mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Short ribs
Short ribs is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 92mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.299g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is cheaper (difference - $2.3)

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. Short ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168613/nutrients

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

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