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

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What are the differences between shark fin soup and tomato sauce?

  • Shark fin soup is higher in vitamin B12 and zinc, yet tomato sauce is higher in vitamin A, vitamin C, potassium, fiber, and vitamin B6.
  • Shark fin soup's daily need coverage for sodium is 21% more.
  • The amount of sodium in tomato sauce is lower.

We used Soup, shark fin, restaurant-prepared and Tomato sauce, canned, no salt added 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 4.2% 26% 36% 38% 6% 12% 1.4% 15% 3.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +272.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +114.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +40%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +460.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +28.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +370.8%
~equal in Iron ~0.96mg
~equal in Copper ~0.115mg

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 23% 7.3% 29% 0% 6% 15% 19% 19% 23% 0% 7% 6.8% 5.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +6900%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +101%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +137.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +276.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~9µg

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
5% 91% 2%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 5.31 g
Water: 91.28 g
Other: 1.91 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +166.7%
Contains more FatsFats +566.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +39.7%
Contains more OtherOther +119.5%
~equal in Water ~91.28g

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
20% 21% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.121 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1225%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +181.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shark fin soup Tomato sauce DV% diff.
Sodium 501mg 11mg 21%
Vitamin E 1.44mg 10%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 7mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0.19µg 0µg 8%
Potassium 53mg 297mg 7%
Fiber 0g 1.5g 6%
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 0.098mg 6%
Zinc 0.82mg 0.22mg 5%
Protein 3.2g 1.2g 4%
Vitamin B5 0.13mg 0.309mg 4%
Manganese 0.024mg 0.113mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.493mg 0.991mg 3%
Fats 2g 0.3g 3%
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.065mg 2%
Choline 9.9mg 2%
Saturated fat 0.501g 0.041g 2%
Magnesium 7mg 15mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 22µg 2%
Fructose 1.67g 2%
Vitamin K 2.8µg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.583g 0.044g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.341g 0.121g 1%
Calories 46kcal 24kcal 1%
Phosphorus 21mg 27mg 1%
Copper 0.108mg 0.115mg 1%
Cholesterol 2mg 0mg 1%
Carbs 3.8g 5.31g 1%
Selenium 0.6µg 1%
Net carbs 3.8g 3.81g N/A
Calcium 10mg 14mg 0%
Iron 0.94mg 0.96mg 0%
Sugar 3.56g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.024mg 0%
Folate 9µg 9µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0%
Threonine 0.037mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.025mg 0%
Leucine 0.034mg 0%
Lysine 0.037mg 0%
Methionine 0.008mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.036mg 0%
Valine 0.025mg 0%
Histidine 0.02mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.086g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.121g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.042g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shark fin soup Tomato 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
12%
Tomato sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Shark fin soup
15%
Tomato sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 490mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.46g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.56g)
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 ($)

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. Tomato sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169074/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.