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

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What are the differences between shark fin soup and vegetable soup?

  • Shark fin soup is higher in vitamin B12, yet vegetable soup is higher in vitamin A, copper, potassium, vitamin B6, manganese, fiber, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3.
  • Vegetable soup's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 34% more.
  • The amount of sodium in vegetable soup is lower.

We used Soup, shark fin, restaurant-prepared and Soup, vegetable, canned, low sodium, condensed 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 18% 6% 38% 25% 77% 11% 19% 50% 33% 22%
Contains more IronIron +42.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +105%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +257.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +717%
Contains more CopperCopper +114.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +114.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -23.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +941.7%

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 2.7% 29% 29% 0% 27% 21% 29% 21% 39% 0% 11% 9% 4.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +700%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +303.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +135.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +212.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +166.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +542.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
2% 12% 83% 2%
Protein: 2.2 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 12.11 g
Water: 82.79 g
Other: 2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +45.5%
Contains more FatsFats +122.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +218.7%
Contains more OtherOther +129.9%
~equal in Water ~82.79g

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% 27% 54%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.147 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.203 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.403 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +187.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -70.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +18.2%

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 Vegetable soup
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 Vegetable soup DV% diff.
Copper 0.108mg 0.232mg 14%
Potassium 53mg 433mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 0.167mg 11%
Vitamin E 1.43mg 10%
Manganese 0.024mg 0.25mg 10%
Vitamin A 0µg 86µg 10%
Fiber 0g 2.1g 8%
Vitamin B12 0.19µg 0µg 8%
Vitamin B3 0.493mg 1.54mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.109mg 7%
Selenium 4µg 7%
Sodium 501mg 385mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.13mg 0.346mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.092mg 4%
Zinc 0.82mg 0.4mg 4%
Vitamin K 4.2µg 4%
Iron 0.94mg 0.66mg 4%
Magnesium 7mg 25mg 4%
Phosphorus 21mg 45mg 3%
Carbs 3.8g 12.11g 3%
Saturated fat 0.501g 0.147g 2%
Protein 3.2g 2.2g 2%
Fats 2g 0.9g 2%
Choline 9mg 2%
Folate 9µg 12µg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.583g 0.203g 1%
Calories 46kcal 65kcal 1%
Calcium 10mg 20mg 1%
Cholesterol 2mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.8mg 1%
Net carbs 3.8g 10.01g N/A
Sugar 4.31g N/A
Polyunsaturated fat 0.341g 0.403g 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 Vegetable soup
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
17%
Vegetable soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Shark fin soup
30%
Vegetable soup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Vegetable soup
Vegetable soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Vegetable soup
Vegetable soup contains less Sodium (difference - 116mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Vegetable soup
Vegetable soup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.354g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Vegetable soup
Vegetable soup is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Vegetable soup
Vegetable soup is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.31g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
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. Vegetable soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174538/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.