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

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Summary of differences between Spaghetti sauce and Shark fin soup

  • Spaghetti sauce has more Potassium, and Vitamin B2, while Shark fin soup has more Vitamin B12, and Zinc.
  • Spaghetti sauce contains 6 times more Potassium than Shark fin soup. While Spaghetti sauce contains 292mg of Potassium, Shark fin soup contains only 53mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison USDA Commodity, spaghetti sauce, meatless, canned 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 9.3% 6% 26% 34% 0% 5.7% 11% 77% 0% 0%
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 +85.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +450.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +19%
Contains more ZincZinc +290.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -15.1%
~equal in Iron ~0.94mg
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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 13% 20% 0% 0% 7.5% 28% 14% 0% 14% 0% 0% 0% 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 +3800%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +207.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +48.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.027mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 87% 2%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 8.7 g
Water: 87.1 g
Other: 2.1 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 CarbsCarbs +128.9%
Contains more OtherOther +141.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +166.7%
Contains more FatsFats +122.2%
~equal in Water ~90.13g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 24% 58%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.162 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.51 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 -67.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +49.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +177.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spaghetti sauce Shark fin soup Opinion
Calories 48kcal 46kcal Spaghetti sauce
Protein 1.2g 3.2g Shark fin soup
Fats 0.9g 2g Shark fin soup
Vitamin C 3.9mg 0.1mg Spaghetti sauce
Net carbs 8.7g 3.8g Spaghetti sauce
Carbs 8.7g 3.8g Spaghetti sauce
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg Spaghetti sauce
Magnesium 13mg 7mg Spaghetti sauce
Calcium 20mg 10mg Spaghetti sauce
Potassium 292mg 53mg Spaghetti sauce
Iron 0.9mg 0.94mg Shark fin soup
Sugar 4.7g Shark fin soup
Copper 0.108mg Shark fin soup
Zinc 0.21mg 0.82mg Shark fin soup
Phosphorus 25mg 21mg Spaghetti sauce
Sodium 590mg 501mg Shark fin soup
Vitamin A 335IU 0IU Spaghetti sauce
Vitamin A 17µg 0µg Spaghetti sauce
Manganese 0.024mg Shark fin soup
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.027mg Spaghetti sauce
Vitamin B2 0.12mg 0.039mg Spaghetti sauce
Vitamin B3 0.73mg 0.493mg Spaghetti sauce
Vitamin B5 0.13mg Shark fin soup
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.026mg Spaghetti sauce
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.19µg Shark fin soup
Folate 9µg Shark fin soup
Saturated Fat 0.162g 0.501g Spaghetti sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.21g 0.583g Shark fin soup
Polyunsaturated fat 0.51g 0.341g Spaghetti sauce
Fructose 1.8g Spaghetti sauce
Omega-3 - EPA 0.086g Shark fin soup
Omega-3 - DHA 0.121g Shark fin soup
Omega-3 - DPA 0.042g Shark fin soup

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Spaghetti 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
7%
Spaghetti sauce
5%
Shark fin soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Spaghetti sauce
18%
Shark fin soup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spaghetti sauce
Spaghetti sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spaghetti sauce
Spaghetti sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.339g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup contains less Sodium (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
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

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.