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Shark fin soup vs. Winter melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Shark fin soup and Winter melon

  • Shark fin soup has more Copper, Vitamin B12, and Iron, while Winter melon has more Vitamin C, Fiber, and Vitamin B2.
  • Shark fin soup covers your daily need of Sodium 17% more than Winter melon.
  • The amount of Sodium in Winter melon is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Soup, shark fin, restaurant-prepared and Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), 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.
Contains more Iron +135%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.5%
Contains more Potassium +783.3%
Contains more Zinc +34.4%
Contains more Copper +369.6%
Contains more Calcium +90%
Contains more Magnesium +42.9%
Contains less Sodium -77.8%
Contains more Manganese +141.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 19
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 36% 5% 9% 5% 66% 23% 36% 4% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 15% 8% 9% 1% 15% 17% 8% 8% 2%
Contains more Iron +135%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.5%
Contains more Potassium +783.3%
Contains more Zinc +34.4%
Contains more Copper +369.6%
Contains more Calcium +90%
Contains more Magnesium +42.9%
Contains less Sodium -77.8%
Contains more Manganese +141.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 19

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.3%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +12900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +48.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +182.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +34.6%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.133
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%
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% 44% 10% 26% 8% 8% 9% 4% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.3%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +12900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +48.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +182.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +34.6%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.133

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +700%
Contains more Fats +900%
Contains more Carbs +26.7%
Contains more Other +190%
Equal in Water - 96.1
3% 2% 4% 90%
Protein: 3.2 g
Fats: 2 g
Carbs: 3.8 g
Water: 90.13 g
Other: 0.87 g
3% 96%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3 g
Water: 96.1 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more Protein +700%
Contains more Fats +900%
Contains more Carbs +26.7%
Contains more Other +190%
Equal in Water - 96.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1475.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +292%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.8%
35% 41% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.501 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.583 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.341 g
11% 26% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.087 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1475.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +292%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shark fin soup Winter melon Opinion
Net carbs 3.8g 0.1g Shark fin soup
Protein 3.2g 0.4g Shark fin soup
Fats 2g 0.2g Shark fin soup
Carbs 3.8g 3g Shark fin soup
Calories 46kcal 13kcal Shark fin soup
Fiber 0g 2.9g Winter melon
Calcium 10mg 19mg Winter melon
Iron 0.94mg 0.4mg Shark fin soup
Magnesium 7mg 10mg Winter melon
Phosphorus 21mg 19mg Shark fin soup
Potassium 53mg 6mg Shark fin soup
Sodium 501mg 111mg Winter melon
Zinc 0.82mg 0.61mg Shark fin soup
Copper 0.108mg 0.023mg Shark fin soup
Manganese 0.024mg 0.058mg Winter melon
Selenium 0.2µg Winter melon
Vitamin C 0.1mg 13mg Winter melon
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.04mg Winter melon
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.11mg Winter melon
Vitamin B3 0.493mg 0.4mg Shark fin soup
Vitamin B5 0.13mg 0.133mg Winter melon
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 0.035mg Winter melon
Folate 9µg 5µg Shark fin soup
Vitamin B12 0.19µg 0µg Shark fin soup
Tryptophan 0.002mg Winter melon
Lysine 0.009mg Winter melon
Methionine 0.003mg Winter melon
Cholesterol 2mg 0mg Winter melon
Saturated Fat 0.501g 0.016g Winter melon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.121g Shark fin soup
Omega-3 - EPA 0.086g Shark fin soup
Omega-3 - DPA 0.042g Shark fin soup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.583g 0.037g Shark fin soup
Polyunsaturated fat 0.341g 0.087g Shark fin soup

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shark fin soup Winter melon
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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%
Winter melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Shark fin soup
8%
Winter melon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Winter melon
Winter melon contains less Sodium (difference - 390mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.485g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Winter melon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170069/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.