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Cayenne pepper vs. Shark fin soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between cayenne pepper and shark fin soup

  • Cayenne pepper is higher than shark fin soup in vitamin A, vitamin B6, fiber, manganese, iron, vitamin C, vitamin B2, potassium, vitamin B3, and phosphorus.
  • Cayenne pepper's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 832% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Spices, pepper, red or cayenne 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 109% 44% 178% 293% 124% 68% 126% 3.9% 261% 48%
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 +2071.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1380%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +3700%
Contains more IronIron +729.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +245.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +202.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1295.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +8233.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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 255% 694% 597% 0% 82% 212% 163% 0% 565% 0% 201% 80% 28%
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 +76300%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1114.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2256.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1664.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +9323.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1077.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 17% 57% 8% 6%
Protein: 12.01 g
Fats: 17.27 g
Carbs: 56.63 g
Water: 8.05 g
Other: 6.04 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 +275.3%
Contains more FatsFats +763.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1390.3%
Contains more OtherOther +594.3%
Contains more WaterWater +1019.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 19% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.26 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.37 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +371.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2354.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -84.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cayenne pepper Shark fin soup DV% diff.
Vitamin A 2081µg 0µg 231%
Vitamin E 29.83mg 199%
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 0.026mg 186%
Fiber 27.2g 0g 109%
Manganese 2mg 0.024mg 86%
Iron 7.8mg 0.94mg 86%
Vitamin C 76.4mg 0.1mg 85%
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.039mg 68%
Vitamin K 80.3µg 67%
Potassium 2014mg 53mg 58%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 0.341g 54%
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 0.493mg 51%
Phosphorus 293mg 21mg 39%
Magnesium 152mg 7mg 35%
Copper 0.373mg 0.108mg 29%
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.027mg 25%
Folate 106µg 9µg 24%
Fats 17.27g 2g 23%
Sodium 30mg 501mg 20%
Protein 12.01g 3.2g 18%
Carbs 56.63g 3.8g 18%
Selenium 8.8µg 16%
Zinc 2.48mg 0.82mg 15%
Calories 318kcal 46kcal 14%
Calcium 148mg 10mg 14%
Saturated fat 3.26g 0.501g 13%
Choline 51.5mg 9%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.19µg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 2.75g 0.583g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.13mg 3%
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg 1%
Net carbs 29.43g 3.8g N/A
Sugar 10.34g N/A
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
Cayenne pepper 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
221%
Cayenne pepper
5%
Shark fin soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
18%
Shark fin soup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.759g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 471mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Cayenne pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170932/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.