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.
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% |
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.
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 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8.14 g
Fats:
0.57 g
Carbs:
4.93 g
Water:
71.15 g
Other:
15.21 g
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
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.073 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.263 g
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.
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Rich in minerals |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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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 |
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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%

5%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
112%

18%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Soy sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Soy sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.428g)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Soy sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Soy sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Shark fin soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Shark fin soup contains less Sodium (difference - 4992mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Shark fin soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?

Shark fin soup is cheaper (difference - $3.4)