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

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The main differences between tempeh and shark fin soup

  • Shark fin soup contains less manganese, copper, phosphorus, vitamin B2, iron, magnesium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and potassium than tempeh.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for tempeh is 55% higher.
  • Shark fin soup has 13 times less phosphorus than tempeh. Tempeh has 266mg of phosphorus, while shark fin soup has 21mg.
  • Tempeh is lower in sodium.

Food types used in this article are Tempeh 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.
Tempeh
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 58% 33% 36% 101% 187% 31% 114% 1.2% 170% 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 +1057.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1010%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +677.4%
Contains more IronIron +187.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +418.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +39%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1166.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5316.7%
~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.
Tempeh
6
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% 20% 83% 50% 17% 50% 10% 0% 18% 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 B1Vitamin B1 +188.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +817.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +435.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +113.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +726.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +137.5%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tempeh
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20% 11% 8% 60%
Protein: 20.29 g
Fats: 10.8 g
Carbs: 7.64 g
Water: 59.65 g
Other: 1.62 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 +534.1%
Contains more FatsFats +440%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +101.1%
Contains more OtherOther +86.2%
Contains more WaterWater +51.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tempeh
2
25% 32% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.539 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.3 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 +449.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1161%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -80.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tempeh Shark fin soup DV% diff.
Manganese 1.3mg 0.024mg 55%
Copper 0.56mg 0.108mg 50%
Phosphorus 266mg 21mg 35%
Protein 20.29g 3.2g 34%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 0.341g 26%
Vitamin B2 0.358mg 0.039mg 25%
Iron 2.7mg 0.94mg 22%
Sodium 9mg 501mg 21%
Magnesium 81mg 7mg 18%
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.026mg 15%
Fats 10.8g 2g 14%
Vitamin B3 2.64mg 0.493mg 13%
Potassium 412mg 53mg 11%
Calcium 111mg 10mg 10%
Saturated fat 2.539g 0.501g 9%
Monounsaturated fat 3.205g 0.583g 7%
Calories 192kcal 46kcal 7%
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.19µg 5%
Folate 24µg 9µg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.027mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.278mg 0.13mg 3%
Zinc 1.14mg 0.82mg 3%
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg 1%
Carbs 7.64g 3.8g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 7.64g 3.8g N/A
Tryptophan 0.194mg 0%
Threonine 0.796mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.88mg 0%
Leucine 1.43mg 0%
Lysine 0.908mg 0%
Methionine 0.175mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.893mg 0%
Valine 0.92mg 0%
Histidine 0.466mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.086g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.121g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.042g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tempeh 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
19%
Tempeh
5%
Shark fin soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Tempeh
18%
Shark fin soup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 492mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tempeh
Tempeh is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tempeh
Tempeh is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.038g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Tempeh - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174272/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.