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

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What are the differences between Shark fin soup and Tofu?

  • Shark fin soup is higher in Vitamin B12, yet Tofu is higher in Iron, Calcium, Manganese, Phosphorus, Copper, Magnesium, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Tofu's daily need coverage for Iron is 55% more.
  • The amount of Sodium in Tofu is lower.

We used Soup, shark fin, restaurant-prepared and Tofu, raw, regular, prepared with calcium sulfate 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.
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup
1
:
9
Tofu
Tofu
Contains more Calcium +3400%
Contains more Iron +470.2%
Contains more Magnesium +328.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +361.9%
Contains more Potassium +128.3%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Copper +78.7%
Contains more Manganese +2420.8%
Equal in Zinc - 0.8
Shark fin soup
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 36% 5% 9% 5% 66% 23% 36% 4% 0%
Tofu
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 105% 201% 22% 42% 11% 1% 22% 65% 79% 49%
Contains more Calcium +3400%
Contains more Iron +470.2%
Contains more Magnesium +328.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +361.9%
Contains more Potassium +128.3%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Copper +78.7%
Contains more Manganese +2420.8%
Equal in Zinc - 0.8

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.
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup
3
:
8
Tofu
Tofu
Contains more Vitamin B3 +152.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +91.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +80.8%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.1
Shark fin soup
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%
Tofu
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 1% 0% 1% 21% 12% 4% 5% 11% 12% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +152.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +91.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +80.8%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup
3
:
2
Tofu
Tofu
Contains more Carbs +103.2%
Contains more Other +20.8%
Contains more Protein +152.5%
Contains more Fats +139%
Equal in Water - 84.55
Shark fin soup
3% 2% 4% 90%
Protein: 3.2 g
Fats: 2 g
Carbs: 3.8 g
Water: 90.13 g
Other: 0.87 g
Tofu
8% 5% 2% 85%
Protein: 8.08 g
Fats: 4.78 g
Carbs: 1.87 g
Water: 84.55 g
Other: 0.72 g
Contains more Carbs +103.2%
Contains more Other +20.8%
Contains more Protein +152.5%
Contains more Fats +139%
Equal in Water - 84.55

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup
1
:
2
Tofu
Tofu
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +81.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +691.5%
Shark fin soup
35% 41% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.501 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.583 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.341 g
Tofu
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.691 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.699 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +81.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +691.5%

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 Tofu
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins 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 Tofu Opinion
Net carbs 3.8g 1.57g Shark fin soup
Protein 3.2g 8.08g Tofu
Fats 2g 4.78g Tofu
Carbs 3.8g 1.87g Shark fin soup
Calories 46kcal 76kcal Tofu
Sugar 0.62g Shark fin soup
Fiber 0g 0.3g Tofu
Calcium 10mg 350mg Tofu
Iron 0.94mg 5.36mg Tofu
Magnesium 7mg 30mg Tofu
Phosphorus 21mg 97mg Tofu
Potassium 53mg 121mg Tofu
Sodium 501mg 7mg Tofu
Zinc 0.82mg 0.8mg Shark fin soup
Copper 0.108mg 0.193mg Tofu
Manganese 0.024mg 0.605mg Tofu
Selenium 8.9µg Tofu
Vitamin A 0IU 85IU Tofu
Vitamin E 0.01mg Tofu
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.1mg
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.081mg Tofu
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.052mg Tofu
Vitamin B3 0.493mg 0.195mg Shark fin soup
Vitamin B5 0.13mg 0.068mg Shark fin soup
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 0.047mg Tofu
Folate 9µg 15µg Tofu
Vitamin B12 0.19µg 0µg Shark fin soup
Vitamin K 2.4µg Tofu
Tryptophan 0.12mg Tofu
Threonine 0.402mg Tofu
Isoleucine 0.435mg Tofu
Leucine 0.713mg Tofu
Lysine 0.452mg Tofu
Methionine 0.108mg Tofu
Phenylalanine 0.428mg Tofu
Valine 0.446mg Tofu
Histidine 0.221mg Tofu
Cholesterol 2mg 0mg Tofu
Saturated Fat 0.501g 0.691g Shark fin soup
Omega-3 - DHA 0.121g 0g Shark fin soup
Omega-3 - EPA 0.086g 0g Shark fin soup
Omega-3 - DPA 0.042g 0g Shark fin soup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.583g 1.056g Tofu
Polyunsaturated fat 0.341g 2.699g Tofu

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Shark fin soup Tofu
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
6%
Shark fin soup
6%
Tofu
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Shark fin soup
59%
Tofu

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu
Tofu contains less Sodium (difference - 494mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tofu
Tofu is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tofu
Tofu is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.19g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
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. Tofu - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172476/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.