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Sweet potato vs. Shark fin soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Sweet potato and Shark fin soup?

  • Sweet potato is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Fiber, Manganese, and Potassium, yet Shark fin soup is higher in Vitamin B12.
  • Sweet potato's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 79% more.
  • The amount of Sodium in Sweet potato is lower.

We used Sweet potato, raw, unprepared and Soup, shark fin, restaurant-prepared types in this article.

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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 Calcium +200%
Contains more Magnesium +257.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +123.8%
Contains more Potassium +535.8%
Contains less Sodium -89%
Contains more Copper +39.8%
Contains more Manganese +975%
Contains more Iron +54.1%
Contains more Zinc +173.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 23% 18% 21% 30% 8% 9% 51% 34% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 36% 5% 9% 5% 66% 23% 36% 4% 0%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Magnesium +257.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +123.8%
Contains more Potassium +535.8%
Contains less Sodium -89%
Contains more Copper +39.8%
Contains more Manganese +975%
Contains more Iron +54.1%
Contains more Zinc +173.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +2300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +188.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +56.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +515.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +703.8%
Contains more Folate +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 852% 6% 0% 8% 20% 15% 11% 48% 49% 9% 0% 5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 1% 7% 9% 10% 8% 6% 7% 24% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +2300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +188.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +56.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +515.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +703.8%
Contains more Folate +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +429.5%
Contains more Other +12.6%
Contains more Protein +103.8%
Contains more Fats +3900%
Contains more Water +16.6%
20% 77%
Protein: 1.57 g
Fats: 0.05 g
Carbs: 20.12 g
Water: 77.28 g
Other: 0.98 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 Carbs +429.5%
Contains more Other +12.6%
Contains more Protein +103.8%
Contains more Fats +3900%
Contains more Water +16.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +58200%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2335.7%
55% 3% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.001 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.014 g
35% 41% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.501 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.583 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.341 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +58200%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2335.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sweet potato Shark fin soup Opinion
Net carbs 17.12g 3.8g Sweet potato
Protein 1.57g 3.2g Shark fin soup
Fats 0.05g 2g Shark fin soup
Carbs 20.12g 3.8g Sweet potato
Calories 86kcal 46kcal Sweet potato
Starch 12.65g Sweet potato
Fructose 0.7g Sweet potato
Sugar 4.18g Shark fin soup
Fiber 3g 0g Sweet potato
Calcium 30mg 10mg Sweet potato
Iron 0.61mg 0.94mg Shark fin soup
Magnesium 25mg 7mg Sweet potato
Phosphorus 47mg 21mg Sweet potato
Potassium 337mg 53mg Sweet potato
Sodium 55mg 501mg Sweet potato
Zinc 0.3mg 0.82mg Shark fin soup
Copper 0.151mg 0.108mg Sweet potato
Manganese 0.258mg 0.024mg Sweet potato
Selenium 0.6µg Sweet potato
Vitamin A 14187IU 0IU Sweet potato
Vitamin A RAE 709µg 0µg Sweet potato
Vitamin E 0.26mg Sweet potato
Vitamin C 2.4mg 0.1mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.027mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B2 0.061mg 0.039mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B3 0.557mg 0.493mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B5 0.8mg 0.13mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B6 0.209mg 0.026mg Sweet potato
Folate 11µg 9µg Sweet potato
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.19µg Shark fin soup
Vitamin K 1.8µg Sweet potato
Tryptophan 0.031mg Sweet potato
Threonine 0.083mg Sweet potato
Isoleucine 0.055mg Sweet potato
Leucine 0.092mg Sweet potato
Lysine 0.066mg Sweet potato
Methionine 0.029mg Sweet potato
Phenylalanine 0.089mg Sweet potato
Valine 0.086mg Sweet potato
Histidine 0.031mg Sweet potato
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg Sweet potato
Saturated Fat 0.018g 0.501g Sweet potato
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.121g Shark fin soup
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.086g Shark fin soup
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.042g Shark fin soup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.001g 0.583g Shark fin soup
Polyunsaturated fat 0.014g 0.341g Shark fin soup

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sweet potato Shark fin soup
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
85%
Sweet potato
6%
Shark fin soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Sweet potato
18%
Shark fin soup

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 446mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.483g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is cheaper (difference - $0.2)

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. Sweet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168482/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.