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Wheat gluten vs. Shark fin soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Wheat gluten and Shark fin soup

  • Wheat gluten has more Iron, Phosphorus, Calcium, and Copper, however, Shark fin soup is richer in Vitamin B12.
  • Wheat gluten's daily need coverage for Iron is 53% more.
  • Wheat gluten contains less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Vital wheat gluten 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.
Contains more Calcium +1320%
Contains more Iron +453.2%
Contains more Magnesium +257.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +1138.1%
Contains more Potassium +88.7%
Contains less Sodium -94.2%
Contains more Copper +68.5%
Equal in Zinc - 0.82
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 43% 195% 18% 112% 9% 4% 24% 61% 0% 217%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 36% 5% 9% 5% 66% 23% 36% 4% 0%
Contains more Calcium +1320%
Contains more Iron +453.2%
Contains more Magnesium +257.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +1138.1%
Contains more Potassium +88.7%
Contains less Sodium -94.2%
Contains more Copper +68.5%
Equal in Zinc - 0.82

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +2248.8%
Contains more Carbs +262.9%
Contains more Other +14.9%
Contains more Water +999.1%
Equal in Fats - 2
75% 2% 14% 8%
Protein: 75.16 g
Fats: 1.85 g
Carbs: 13.79 g
Water: 8.2 g
Other: 1 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 Protein +2248.8%
Contains more Carbs +262.9%
Contains more Other +14.9%
Contains more Water +999.1%
Equal in Fats - 2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +137.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +273.7%
22% 13% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
35% 41% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.501 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.583 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.341 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +137.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +273.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wheat gluten Shark fin soup Opinion
Net carbs 13.19g 3.8g Wheat gluten
Protein 75.16g 3.2g Wheat gluten
Fats 1.85g 2g Shark fin soup
Carbs 13.79g 3.8g Wheat gluten
Calories 370kcal 46kcal Wheat gluten
Fiber 0.6g 0g Wheat gluten
Calcium 142mg 10mg Wheat gluten
Iron 5.2mg 0.94mg Wheat gluten
Magnesium 25mg 7mg Wheat gluten
Phosphorus 260mg 21mg Wheat gluten
Potassium 100mg 53mg Wheat gluten
Sodium 29mg 501mg Wheat gluten
Zinc 0.85mg 0.82mg Wheat gluten
Copper 0.182mg 0.108mg Wheat gluten
Manganese 0.024mg Shark fin soup
Selenium 39.7µg Wheat gluten
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Shark fin soup
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.027mg Shark fin soup
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.039mg Shark fin soup
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.493mg Shark fin soup
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.13mg Shark fin soup
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.026mg Shark fin soup
Folate 0µg 9µg Shark fin soup
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.19µg Shark fin soup
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg Wheat gluten
Saturated Fat 0.272g 0.501g Wheat gluten
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 0.156g 0.583g Shark fin soup
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 0.341g Wheat gluten

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Wheat gluten 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
0%
Wheat gluten
6%
Shark fin soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
Wheat gluten
18%
Shark fin soup

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten contains less Sodium (difference - 472mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.229g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shark fin soup
Shark fin soup is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Wheat gluten - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168147/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.