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Taro vs. Shark fin soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Taro and Shark fin soup different?

  • Taro is richer in Vitamin B6, Fiber, Potassium, Manganese, Phosphorus, Copper, Magnesium, and Vitamin B1, while Shark fin soup is higher in Vitamin B12.
  • Shark fin soup covers your daily need of Sodium 21% more than Taro.
  • Taro is lower in Sodium.

Taro, raw and Soup, shark fin, restaurant-prepared types were used 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 +330%
Contains more Magnesium +371.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +300%
Contains more Potassium +1015.1%
Contains less Sodium -97.8%
Contains more Copper +59.3%
Contains more Manganese +1495.8%
Contains more Iron +70.9%
Contains more Zinc +256.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 21% 24% 36% 53% 2% 7% 58% 50% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 36% 5% 9% 5% 66% 23% 36% 4% 0%
Contains more Calcium +330%
Contains more Magnesium +371.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +300%
Contains more Potassium +1015.1%
Contains less Sodium -97.8%
Contains more Copper +59.3%
Contains more Manganese +1495.8%
Contains more Iron +70.9%
Contains more Zinc +256.5%

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.
Taro
10
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +4400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +251.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +133.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +988.5%
Contains more Folate +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +56%
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 5% 48% 0% 15% 24% 6% 12% 19% 66% 17% 0% 3%
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 +4400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +251.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +133.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +988.5%
Contains more Folate +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +56%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +596.3%
Contains more Other +37.9%
Contains more Protein +113.3%
Contains more Fats +900%
Contains more Water +27.6%
26% 71%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 26.46 g
Water: 70.64 g
Other: 1.2 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 +596.3%
Contains more Other +37.9%
Contains more Protein +113.3%
Contains more Fats +900%
Contains more Water +27.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3543.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +310.8%
29% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.083 g
35% 41% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.501 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.583 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.341 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3543.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +310.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Taro 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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taro Shark fin soup Opinion
Net carbs 22.36g 3.8g Taro
Protein 1.5g 3.2g Shark fin soup
Fats 0.2g 2g Shark fin soup
Carbs 26.46g 3.8g Taro
Calories 112kcal 46kcal Taro
Sugar 0.4g Shark fin soup
Fiber 4.1g 0g Taro
Calcium 43mg 10mg Taro
Iron 0.55mg 0.94mg Shark fin soup
Magnesium 33mg 7mg Taro
Phosphorus 84mg 21mg Taro
Potassium 591mg 53mg Taro
Sodium 11mg 501mg Taro
Zinc 0.23mg 0.82mg Shark fin soup
Copper 0.172mg 0.108mg Taro
Manganese 0.383mg 0.024mg Taro
Selenium 0.7µg Taro
Vitamin A 76IU 0IU Taro
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 0µg Taro
Vitamin E 2.38mg Taro
Vitamin C 4.5mg 0.1mg Taro
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.027mg Taro
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.039mg Shark fin soup
Vitamin B3 0.6mg 0.493mg Taro
Vitamin B5 0.303mg 0.13mg Taro
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.026mg Taro
Folate 22µg 9µg Taro
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.19µg Shark fin soup
Vitamin K 1µg Taro
Tryptophan 0.023mg Taro
Threonine 0.069mg Taro
Isoleucine 0.054mg Taro
Leucine 0.111mg Taro
Lysine 0.067mg Taro
Methionine 0.02mg Taro
Phenylalanine 0.082mg Taro
Valine 0.082mg Taro
Histidine 0.034mg Taro
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg Taro
Saturated Fat 0.041g 0.501g Taro
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 0.016g 0.583g Shark fin soup
Polyunsaturated fat 0.083g 0.341g Shark fin soup

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Taro Shark fin soup
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
18%
Taro
6%
Shark fin soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Taro
18%
Shark fin soup

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 490mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taro
Taro is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taro
Taro is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.46g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taro
Taro is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taro
Taro is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Taro - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169308/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.