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

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Important differences between Shark fin soup and Tamarind

  • Shark fin soup has more Vitamin B12, however, Tamarind is richer in Vitamin B1, Iron, Fiber, Magnesium, Potassium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2.
  • Tamarind's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 33% more.
  • Tamarind contains less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Soup, shark fin, restaurant-prepared and Tamarinds, raw.

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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 66% 22% 55% 105% 29% 2.7% 48% 3.7% 0% 7.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +25.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +720%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1214.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +640%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1084.9%
Contains more IronIron +197.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +438.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.4%

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 12% 1.8% 2% 0% 107% 35% 36% 8.6% 15% 0% 7% 11% 4.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3400%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1485.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +289.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +293.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +153.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +55.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.143mg

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
3% 63% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 62.5 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +14.3%
Contains more FatsFats +233.3%
Contains more WaterWater +187%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1544.7%
Contains more OtherOther +210.3%

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
53% 35% 12%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.059 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +222.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +478%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -45.7%

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 Tamarind
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shark fin soup Tamarind Opinion
Calories 46kcal 239kcal Tamarind
Protein 3.2g 2.8g Shark fin soup
Fats 2g 0.6g Shark fin soup
Vitamin C 0.1mg 3.5mg Tamarind
Net carbs 3.8g 57.4g Tamarind
Carbs 3.8g 62.5g Tamarind
Cholesterol 2mg 0mg Tamarind
Magnesium 7mg 92mg Tamarind
Calcium 10mg 74mg Tamarind
Potassium 53mg 628mg Tamarind
Iron 0.94mg 2.8mg Tamarind
Sugar 38.8g Shark fin soup
Fiber 0g 5.1g Tamarind
Copper 0.108mg 0.086mg Shark fin soup
Zinc 0.82mg 0.1mg Shark fin soup
Phosphorus 21mg 113mg Tamarind
Sodium 501mg 28mg Tamarind
Vitamin A 0IU 30IU Tamarind
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Tamarind
Vitamin E 0.1mg Tamarind
Manganese 0.024mg Shark fin soup
Selenium 1.3µg Tamarind
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.428mg Tamarind
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.152mg Tamarind
Vitamin B3 0.493mg 1.938mg Tamarind
Vitamin B5 0.13mg 0.143mg Tamarind
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 0.066mg Tamarind
Vitamin B12 0.19µg 0µg Shark fin soup
Vitamin K 2.8µg Tamarind
Folate 9µg 14µg Tamarind
Choline 8.6mg Tamarind
Saturated Fat 0.501g 0.272g Tamarind
Monounsaturated Fat 0.583g 0.181g Shark fin soup
Polyunsaturated fat 0.341g 0.059g Shark fin soup
Tryptophan 0.018mg Tamarind
Lysine 0.139mg Tamarind
Methionine 0.014mg Tamarind
Omega-3 - EPA 0.086g 0g Shark fin soup
Omega-3 - DHA 0.121g 0g Shark fin soup
Omega-3 - DPA 0.042g 0g Shark fin soup

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shark fin soup Tamarind
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
18%
Tamarind
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Shark fin soup
34%
Tamarind

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamarind
Tamarind contains less Sodium (difference - 473mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.229g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tamarind
Tamarind is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is cheaper (difference - $3)
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.

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. Tamarind - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167763/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.