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

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Differences between shark fin soup and shrimp

  • Shark fin soup is higher in iron; however, shrimp is richer in phosphorus, copper, magnesium, zinc, potassium, and calcium.
  • Shrimp's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 62% higher.
  • Shark fin soup has 5 times more sodium than shrimp. While shark fin soup has 501mg of sodium, shrimp has only 111mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Soup, shark fin, restaurant-prepared and Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen).

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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%
Shrimp
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 28% 21% 23% 19% 126% 45% 102% 14% 4.3% 0%
Contains more IronIron +84.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +457.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +600%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +388.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +250.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1028.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +37.5%
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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%
Shrimp
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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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~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
Shrimp
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24% 74%
Protein: 23.98 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 0.2 g
Water: 74.33 g
Other: 1.21 g
Contains more FatsFats +614.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1800%
Contains more WaterWater +21.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +649.4%
Contains more OtherOther +39.1%

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
Shrimp
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31% 26% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.056 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.079 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1114.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +331.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -88.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shark fin soup Shrimp DV% diff.
Cholesterol 2mg 189mg 62%
Protein 3.2g 23.98g 42%
Phosphorus 21mg 237mg 31%
Copper 0.108mg 0.379mg 30%
Sodium 501mg 111mg 17%
Vitamin B12 0.19µg 8%
Magnesium 7mg 39mg 8%
Zinc 0.82mg 1.64mg 7%
Calcium 10mg 70mg 6%
Potassium 53mg 259mg 6%
Iron 0.94mg 0.51mg 5%
Calories 46kcal 99kcal 3%
Vitamin B5 0.13mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.493mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 3%
Fats 2g 0.28g 3%
Saturated fat 0.501g 0.056g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 2%
Folate 9µg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.341g 0.079g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.583g 0.048g 1%
Carbs 3.8g 0.2g 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 3.8g 0.2g N/A
Manganese 0.024mg 0.033mg 0%
Trans fat 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0.086g 0.015g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.121g 0.015g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.042g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.018g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shark fin soup Shrimp
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
0%
Shrimp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Shark fin soup
38%
Shrimp

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shrimp
Shrimp contains less Sodium (difference - 390mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.445g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shrimp
Shrimp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 187mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup 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. Shrimp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175180/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.