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

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The main differences between Shark fin soup and Whey

  • Shark fin soup has more Copper, Iron, and Zinc, however, Whey has more Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Shark fin soup is 19% higher.
  • Whey has 27 times less Copper than Shark fin soup. Shark fin soup has 0.108mg of Copper, while Whey has 0.004mg.
  • Whey is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Soup, shark fin, restaurant-prepared and Whey, sweet, fluid.

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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
4
:
6
Whey
Whey
Contains more Iron +1466.7%
Contains more Zinc +530.8%
Contains more Copper +2600%
Contains more Manganese +2300%
Contains more Calcium +370%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +119%
Contains more Potassium +203.8%
Contains less Sodium -89.2%
Shark fin soup
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 36% 5% 9% 5% 66% 23% 36% 4% 0%
Whey
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 3% 6% 20% 15% 8% 4% 2% 1% 11%
Contains more Iron +1466.7%
Contains more Zinc +530.8%
Contains more Copper +2600%
Contains more Manganese +2300%
Contains more Calcium +370%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +119%
Contains more Potassium +203.8%
Contains less Sodium -89.2%

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
2
:
8
Whey
Whey
Contains more Vitamin B3 +566.2%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +305.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +194.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +47.4%
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%
Whey
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 1% 9% 37% 2% 23% 8% 1% 35% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +566.2%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +305.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +194.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +47.4%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup
3
:
2
Whey
Whey
Contains more Protein +276.5%
Contains more Fats +455.6%
Contains more Other +64.2%
Contains more Carbs +35.3%
Equal in Water - 93.12
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
Whey
5% 93%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.36 g
Carbs: 5.14 g
Water: 93.12 g
Other: 0.53 g
Contains more Protein +276.5%
Contains more Fats +455.6%
Contains more Other +64.2%
Contains more Carbs +35.3%
Equal in Water - 93.12

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup
2
:
1
Whey
Whey
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +483%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3000%
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.1%
Shark fin soup
35% 41% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.501 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.583 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.341 g
Whey
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 0.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.011 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +483%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3000%
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.1%

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 Whey
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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shark fin soup Whey Opinion
Net carbs 3.8g 5.14g Whey
Protein 3.2g 0.85g Shark fin soup
Fats 2g 0.36g Shark fin soup
Carbs 3.8g 5.14g Whey
Calories 46kcal 27kcal Shark fin soup
Sugar 5.14g Shark fin soup
Calcium 10mg 47mg Whey
Iron 0.94mg 0.06mg Shark fin soup
Magnesium 7mg 8mg Whey
Phosphorus 21mg 46mg Whey
Potassium 53mg 161mg Whey
Sodium 501mg 54mg Whey
Zinc 0.82mg 0.13mg Shark fin soup
Copper 0.108mg 0.004mg Shark fin soup
Manganese 0.024mg 0.001mg Shark fin soup
Selenium 1.9µg Whey
Vitamin A 0IU 12IU Whey
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Whey
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.1mg
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.036mg Whey
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.158mg Whey
Vitamin B3 0.493mg 0.074mg Shark fin soup
Vitamin B5 0.13mg 0.383mg Whey
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 0.031mg Whey
Folate 9µg 1µg Shark fin soup
Vitamin B12 0.19µg 0.28µg Whey
Tryptophan 0.013mg Whey
Threonine 0.054mg Whey
Isoleucine 0.047mg Whey
Leucine 0.078mg Whey
Lysine 0.068mg Whey
Methionine 0.016mg Whey
Phenylalanine 0.027mg Whey
Valine 0.046mg Whey
Histidine 0.016mg Whey
Cholesterol 2mg 2mg
Saturated Fat 0.501g 0.23g Whey
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 0.1g Shark fin soup
Polyunsaturated fat 0.341g 0.011g Shark fin soup

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shark fin soup Whey
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
6%
Shark fin soup
9%
Whey
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Shark fin soup
8%
Whey

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Whey
Whey contains less Sodium (difference - 447mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whey
Whey is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.271g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Whey
Whey is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.14g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (2 mg)
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. Whey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171282/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.