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Maple syrup vs. Shark fin soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between maple syrup and shark fin soup

  • Maple syrup has more manganese, vitamin B2, calcium, and zinc, while shark fin soup has more iron, copper, and vitamin B12.
  • Maple syrup covers your daily need for manganese, 125% more than shark fin soup.
  • Maple syrup contains 33 times more vitamin B2 than shark fin soup. While maple syrup contains 1.27mg of vitamin B2, shark fin soup contains only 0.039mg.
  • The amount of sodium in maple syrup is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Syrups, maple 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 15% 31% 19% 4.1% 6% 40% 0.86% 1.6% 379% 3.3%
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 +200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +920%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +300%
Contains more ZincZinc +79.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +12016.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +754.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +500%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +950%

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% 17% 293% 1.5% 2.2% 0.46% 0% 0% 0% 0.87%
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 +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +3156.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +508.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +261.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~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
67% 32%
Protein: 0.04 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 67.04 g
Water: 32.39 g
Other: 0.47 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 +1664.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +7900%
Contains more FatsFats +3233.3%
Contains more WaterWater +178.3%
Contains more OtherOther +85.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 31% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.007 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.017 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 -98.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5200%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1905.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maple syrup Shark fin soup DV% diff.
Manganese 2.908mg 0.024mg 125%
Vitamin B2 1.27mg 0.039mg 95%
Carbs 67.04g 3.8g 21%
Sodium 12mg 501mg 21%
Calories 260kcal 46kcal 11%
Iron 0.11mg 0.94mg 10%
Copper 0.018mg 0.108mg 10%
Calcium 102mg 10mg 9%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.19µg 8%
Protein 0.04g 3.2g 6%
Zinc 1.47mg 0.82mg 6%
Potassium 212mg 53mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.027mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.081mg 0.493mg 3%
Fats 0.06g 2g 3%
Magnesium 21mg 7mg 3%
Phosphorus 2mg 21mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.036mg 0.13mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.026mg 2%
Folate 0µg 9µg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 0.341g 2%
Saturated fat 0.007g 0.501g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.011g 0.583g 1%
Selenium 0.6µg 1%
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg 1%
Fructose 0.52g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 67.04g 3.8g N/A
Sugar 60.46g N/A
Choline 1.6mg 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
Maple syrup 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
24%
Maple syrup
5%
Shark fin soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Maple syrup
18%
Shark fin soup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 60.46g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 489mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.494g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Maple syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169661/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.