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

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What are the differences between shark fin soup and tamale?

  • Tamale is richer than shark fin soup in vitamin B12, fiber, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, manganese, and zinc.
  • Tamale's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 15% more.
  • The amount of saturated fat in shark fin soup is lower.

We used Soup, shark fin, restaurant-prepared and Tamales (Navajo) 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%
Tamale
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 8.7% 12% 46% 21% 40% 42% 56% 23% 33%
Contains more CopperCopper +71.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +214.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +190%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +147.2%
Contains more IronIron +29.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +80.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +371.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -14.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +625%

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%
Tamale
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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 5.7% 0% 0% 0% 13% 18% 30% 12% 33% 68% 0% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1600%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +105.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +222.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +57.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +184.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.7%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~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
Tamale
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6% 6% 18% 68%
Protein: 6.28 g
Fats: 6.12 g
Carbs: 18.12 g
Water: 68.1 g
Other: 1.38 g
Contains more WaterWater +32.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +96.3%
Contains more FatsFats +206%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +376.8%
Contains more OtherOther +58.6%

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
Tamale
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41% 47% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.396 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.688 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -79.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +369.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +101.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shark fin soup Tamale DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.19µg 0.54µg 15%
Fiber 0g 3.1g 12%
Selenium 6µg 11%
Phosphorus 21mg 99mg 11%
Saturated fat 0.501g 2.396g 9%
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 0.143mg 9%
Vitamin B3 0.493mg 1.59mg 7%
Manganese 0.024mg 0.174mg 7%
Zinc 0.82mg 1.48mg 6%
Fats 2g 6.12g 6%
Protein 3.2g 6.28g 6%
Monounsaturated fat 0.583g 2.739g 5%
Starch 12.27g 5%
Calories 46kcal 153kcal 5%
Copper 0.108mg 0.063mg 5%
Cholesterol 2mg 17mg 5%
Carbs 3.8g 18.12g 5%
Iron 0.94mg 1.22mg 4%
Magnesium 7mg 22mg 4%
Sodium 501mg 427mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.08mg 3%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 1.7mg 2%
Folate 9µg 15µg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.341g 0.688g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.13mg 0.205mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.05mg 2%
Calcium 10mg 29mg 2%
Potassium 53mg 131mg 2%
Net carbs 3.8g 15.02g N/A
Sugar 0.99g N/A
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0%
Threonine 0.239mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.271mg 0%
Leucine 0.568mg 0%
Lysine 0.427mg 0%
Methionine 0.15mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.275mg 0%
Valine 0.318mg 0%
Histidine 0.196mg 0%
Fructose 0.17g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.086g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.121g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.042g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shark fin soup Tamale
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
15%
Tamale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Shark fin soup
30%
Tamale

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamale
Tamale is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamale
Tamale contains less Sodium (difference - 74mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tamale
Tamale is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.895g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Tamale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167636/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.