Tofu vs. Shark fin soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between tofu and shark fin soup?
- Tofu is higher in iron, calcium, manganese, phosphorus, copper, magnesium, and polyunsaturated fat, yet shark fin soup is higher in vitamin B12.
- Tofu's daily need coverage for iron is 55% more.
- Tofu has 35 times more calcium than shark fin soup. While tofu has 350mg of calcium, shark fin soup has only 10mg.
- The amount of sodium in tofu is lower.
We used Tofu, raw, regular, prepared with calcium sulfate 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +328.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3400% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +128.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +470.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +78.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +361.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2420.8% |
| 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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +80.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +66.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +152.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +91.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8.08 g
Fats:
4.78 g
Carbs:
1.87 g
Water:
84.55 g
Other:
0.72 g
Protein:
3.2 g
Fats:
2 g
Carbs:
3.8 g
Water:
90.13 g
Other:
0.87 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +152.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +139% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +103.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +20.8% |
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Water
~90.13g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.691 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.699 g
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 | +81.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +691.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -27.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 5.36mg | 0.94mg | 55% |
| Calcium | 350mg | 10mg | 34% |
| Manganese | 0.605mg | 0.024mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 501mg | 21% |
| Selenium | 8.9µg | 16% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.699g | 0.341g | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 97mg | 21mg | 11% |
| Protein | 8.08g | 3.2g | 10% |
| Copper | 0.193mg | 0.108mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.19µg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 7mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.081mg | 0.027mg | 5% |
| Choline | 28.8mg | 5% | |
| Fats | 4.78g | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.047mg | 0.026mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2% | |
| Folate | 15µg | 9µg | 2% |
| Calories | 76kcal | 46kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.195mg | 0.493mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 121mg | 53mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.052mg | 0.039mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 0g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.068mg | 0.13mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.87g | 3.8g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.691g | 0.501g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.056g | 0.583g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.57g | 3.8g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.62g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 0.8mg | 0.82mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.12mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.402mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.435mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.713mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.452mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.108mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.428mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.446mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.221mg | 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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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
6%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
18%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tofu is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu contains less Sodium (difference - 494mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tofu is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tofu is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark fin soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shark fin soup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.19g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark fin soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)