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Soy sauce vs. Shark fin soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between soy sauce and shark fin soup

  • Soy sauce has more manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and vitamin B6, while shark fin soup has more vitamin B12 and copper.
  • Soy sauce covers your daily need for sodium, 217% more than shark fin soup.
  • Soy sauce contains 42 times more manganese than shark fin soup. While soy sauce contains 1.018mg of manganese, shark fin soup contains only 0.024mg.
  • The amount of sodium in shark fin soup is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu) 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 53% 9.9% 38% 54% 14% 24% 71% 716% 133% 2.7%
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 +957.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +230%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +720.8%
Contains more IronIron +54.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +690.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4141.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +151.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.9%
~equal in Zinc ~0.82mg

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% 0% 0% 0% 8.3% 38% 41% 18% 34% 0% 0% 11% 10%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +323.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +345.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +128.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +469.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +55.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 5% 71% 15%
Protein: 8.14 g
Fats: 0.57 g
Carbs: 4.93 g
Water: 71.15 g
Other: 15.21 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 +154.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +29.7%
Contains more OtherOther +1648.3%
Contains more FatsFats +250.9%
Contains more WaterWater +26.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 21% 62%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.073 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.263 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 -85.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +562.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +29.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Soy sauce Shark fin soup DV% diff.
Sodium 5493mg 501mg 217%
Manganese 1.018mg 0.024mg 43%
Phosphorus 166mg 21mg 21%
Magnesium 74mg 7mg 16%
Vitamin B3 2.196mg 0.493mg 11%
Potassium 435mg 53mg 11%
Protein 8.14g 3.2g 10%
Vitamin B2 0.165mg 0.039mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.148mg 0.026mg 9%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.19µg 8%
Copper 0.043mg 0.108mg 7%
Iron 1.45mg 0.94mg 6%
Choline 18.3mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.13mg 3%
Fiber 0.8g 0g 3%
Calcium 33mg 10mg 2%
Saturated fat 0.073g 0.501g 2%
Fats 0.57g 2g 2%
Folate 14µg 9µg 1%
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.088g 0.583g 1%
Selenium 0.5µg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.027mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.263g 0.341g 1%
Calories 53kcal 46kcal 0%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Carbs 4.93g 3.8g 0%
Net carbs 4.13g 3.8g N/A
Sugar 0.4g N/A
Zinc 0.87mg 0.82mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.096mg 0%
Threonine 0.271mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.318mg 0%
Leucine 0.537mg 0%
Lysine 0.381mg 0%
Methionine 0.097mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.353mg 0%
Valine 0.332mg 0%
Histidine 0.174mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.086g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.121g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.042g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Soy sauce 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
12%
Soy sauce
5%
Shark fin soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
112%
Soy sauce
18%
Shark fin soup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.428g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup contains less Sodium (difference - 4992mg)
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 - $3.4)

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. Soy sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174277/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.