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Skipjack tuna vs. Shark fin soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between skipjack tuna and shark fin soup

  • Skipjack tuna is richer than shark fin soup in vitamin B3, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, iron, and vitamin B5.
  • Skipjack tuna covers your daily vitamin B3 needs 114% more than shark fin soup.
  • Skipjack tuna has 38 times more vitamin B6 than shark fin soup. Skipjack tuna has 0.981mg of vitamin B6, while shark fin soup has 0.026mg.
  • Shark fin soup is lower in cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat and Soup, shark fin, restaurant-prepared.

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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 31% 11% 46% 60% 37% 29% 122% 6.1% 2.5% 255%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +528.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +270%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +884.9%
Contains more IronIron +70.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +28%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1257.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +26.3%
~equal in Copper ~0.108mg

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 3.3% 6% 0% 0% 9.5% 28% 352% 29% 226% 274% 0% 7.5% 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 0.33% 0% 0% 0% 6.8% 9% 9.2% 7.8% 6% 24% 0% 6.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +900%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +40.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +212.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3704.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +273.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3673.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1052.6%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~9µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 62% 8%
Protein: 28.21 g
Fats: 1.29 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.28 g
Other: 8.22 g
3% 2% 4% 90%
Protein: 3.2 g
Fats: 2 g
Carbs: 3.8 g
Water: 90.13 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +781.6%
Contains more OtherOther +844.8%
Contains more FatsFats +55%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +44.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 23% 38%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.42 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.403 g
35% 41% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.501 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.583 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.341 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -16.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +18.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +139.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Skipjack tuna Shark fin soup
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Skipjack tuna Shark fin soup DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 18.756mg 0.493mg 114%
Selenium 46.8µg 85%
Vitamin B12 2.19µg 0.19µg 83%
Vitamin B6 0.981mg 0.026mg 73%
Protein 28.21g 3.2g 50%
Phosphorus 285mg 21mg 38%
Sodium 47mg 501mg 20%
Cholesterol 60mg 2mg 19%
Potassium 522mg 53mg 14%
Magnesium 44mg 7mg 9%
Iron 1.6mg 0.94mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.13mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.122mg 0.039mg 6%
Calories 132kcal 46kcal 4%
Calcium 37mg 10mg 3%
Zinc 1.05mg 0.82mg 2%
Vitamin A 18µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.038mg 0.027mg 1%
Carbs 0g 3.8g 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 0.1mg 1%
Fats 1.29g 2g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.243g 0.583g 1%
Net carbs 0g 3.8g N/A
Copper 0.11mg 0.108mg 0%
Manganese 0.019mg 0.024mg 0%
Folate 10µg 9µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.42g 0.501g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g 0.341g 0%
Tryptophan 0.316mg 0%
Threonine 1.237mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.3mg 0%
Leucine 2.293mg 0%
Lysine 2.59mg 0%
Methionine 0.835mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.101mg 0%
Valine 1.453mg 0%
Histidine 0.83mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.091g 0.086g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.237g 0.121g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0.042g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Skipjack tuna Shark fin 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
72%
Skipjack tuna
5%
Shark fin soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Skipjack tuna
18%
Shark fin soup

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 454mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.081g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is cheaper (difference - $8)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Skipjack tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172005/nutrients
  2. Shark fin soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174532/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.