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

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What are the differences between shark fin soup and zucchini?

  • Shark fin soup is higher in vitamin B12, iron, and copper, yet zucchini is higher in vitamin C, vitamin B6, manganese, and potassium.
  • Shark fin soup's daily need coverage for sodium is 21% more.
  • The amount of sodium in zucchini is lower.

We used Soup, shark fin, restaurant-prepared and Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw 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 13% 4.8% 23% 14% 18% 8.7% 16% 1% 23% 1.1%
Contains more IronIron +154.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +103.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +156.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +157.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +60%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +392.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +81%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +637.5%

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 60% 3.3% 2.4% 0% 11% 22% 8.5% 12% 38% 0% 11% 18% 5.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +17800%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +141%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +56.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +526.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +166.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.451mg

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
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.32 g
Carbs: 3.11 g
Water: 94.79 g
Other: 0.57 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +164.5%
Contains more FatsFats +525%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +22.2%
Contains more OtherOther +52.6%
~equal in Water ~94.79g

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
45% 6% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.084 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.091 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5200%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +274.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -83.2%

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 Zucchini
Lower in Cholesterol ok
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
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shark fin soup Zucchini DV% diff.
Sodium 501mg 8mg 21%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 17.9mg 20%
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 0.163mg 11%
Vitamin B12 0.19µg 0µg 8%
Manganese 0.024mg 0.177mg 7%
Iron 0.94mg 0.37mg 7%
Copper 0.108mg 0.053mg 6%
Potassium 53mg 261mg 6%
Zinc 0.82mg 0.32mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.094mg 4%
Vitamin K 4.3µg 4%
Folate 9µg 24µg 4%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Protein 3.2g 1.21g 4%
Magnesium 7mg 18mg 3%
Fats 2g 0.32g 3%
Choline 9.5mg 2%
Phosphorus 21mg 38mg 2%
Saturated fat 0.501g 0.084g 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.341g 0.091g 2%
Fructose 1.38g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.045mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.583g 0.011g 1%
Calories 46kcal 17kcal 1%
Vitamin B5 0.13mg 0.204mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 10µg 1%
Calcium 10mg 16mg 1%
Cholesterol 2mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 3.8g 2.11g N/A
Carbs 3.8g 3.11g 0%
Sugar 2.5g N/A
Selenium 0.2µg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.493mg 0.451mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.01mg 0%
Threonine 0.029mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.044mg 0%
Leucine 0.071mg 0%
Lysine 0.067mg 0%
Methionine 0.018mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.043mg 0%
Valine 0.054mg 0%
Histidine 0.026mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.086g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.121g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.061g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.042g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.03g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Zucchini
Zucchini contains less Sodium (difference - 493mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.417g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Zucchini
Zucchini is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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. Zucchini - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169291/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.