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Shark fin soup vs. Spaghetti sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between shark fin soup and spaghetti sauce

  • Shark fin soup has more vitamin B12 and zinc, while spaghetti sauce has more potassium and vitamin B2.
  • Shark fin soup contains 4 times more zinc than spaghetti sauce. While shark fin soup contains 0.82mg of zinc, spaghetti sauce contains only 0.21mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Soup, shark fin, restaurant-prepared and USDA Commodity, spaghetti sauce, meatless, canned.

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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 9.3% 6% 26% 34% 0% 5.7% 11% 77% 0% 0%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +290.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -15.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +85.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +450.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +19%
~equal in Iron ~0.9mg
~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%
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 13% 5.7% 0% 0% 7.5% 28% 14% 0% 14% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3800%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +207.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +48.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +130.8%
~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
9% 87% 2%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 8.7 g
Water: 87.1 g
Other: 2.1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +166.7%
Contains more FatsFats +122.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +128.9%
Contains more OtherOther +141.4%
~equal in Water ~87.1g

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
18% 24% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.162 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.51 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +177.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -67.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +49.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shark fin soup Spaghetti sauce DV% diff.
Copper 0.108mg 12%
Vitamin B12 0.19µg 0µg 8%
Potassium 53mg 292mg 7%
Zinc 0.82mg 0.21mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.12mg 6%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 3.9mg 4%
Protein 3.2g 1.2g 4%
Sodium 501mg 590mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 0.06mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.13mg 3%
Saturated fat 0.501g 0.162g 2%
Fats 2g 0.9g 2%
Folate 9µg 2%
Carbs 3.8g 8.7g 2%
Fructose 1.8g 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 17µg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.583g 0.21g 1%
Phosphorus 21mg 25mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.341g 0.51g 1%
Calcium 10mg 20mg 1%
Manganese 0.024mg 1%
Magnesium 7mg 13mg 1%
Cholesterol 2mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.493mg 0.73mg 1%
Calories 46kcal 48kcal 0%
Net carbs 3.8g 8.7g N/A
Iron 0.94mg 0.9mg 0%
Sugar 4.7g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.03mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.086g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.121g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.042g N/A

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Shark fin soup Spaghetti sauce
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
6%
Spaghetti sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Shark fin soup
17%
Spaghetti sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spaghetti sauce
Spaghetti sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spaghetti sauce
Spaghetti sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.339g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup contains less Sodium (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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

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.