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Frog legs vs. Beef ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Frog legs and Beef ribs?

  • Frog legs are richer in Copper, and Vitamin B1, yet Beef ribs are richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Iron, and Vitamin B6.
  • Beef ribs' daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 80% higher.
  • Frog legs have 3 times more Copper than Beef ribs. Frog legs have 0.25mg of Copper, while Beef ribs have 0.088mg.
  • Frog legs contain less Cholesterol.

We used Frog legs, raw and Beef, rib, large end (ribs 6-9), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, cooked, roasted types in this comparison.

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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.
Frog legs
Frog legs
3
:
6
Beef ribs
Beef ribs
Contains more Calcium +80%
Contains more Copper +184.1%
Contains more Iron +55.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +17%
Contains more Zinc +476%
Contains more Selenium +50.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 20
Equal in Potassium - 290
Frog legs
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 57% 15% 63% 26% 8% 28% 84% 0% 77%
Beef ribs
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 88% 15% 74% 26% 9% 158% 30% 2% 116%
Contains more Calcium +80%
Contains more Copper +184.1%
Contains more Iron +55.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +17%
Contains more Zinc +476%
Contains more Selenium +50.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 20
Equal in Potassium - 290

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.
Frog legs
Frog legs
7
:
4
Beef ribs
Beef ribs
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.6%
Contains more Folate +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +203.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +482.5%
Frog legs
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 20% 6% 0% 35% 58% 23% 0% 28% 12% 50% 1%
Beef ribs
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% 18% 44% 69% 23% 54% 6% 292% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.6%
Contains more Folate +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +203.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +482.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Frog legs
Frog legs
2
:
2
Beef ribs
Beef ribs
Contains more Water +77.7%
Contains more Other +129.5%
Contains more Protein +39%
Contains more Fats +10063.3%
Frog legs
16% 82%
Protein: 16.4 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 81.9 g
Other: 1.4 g
Beef ribs
23% 30% 46%
Protein: 22.8 g
Fats: 30.49 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 46.1 g
Other: 0.61 g
Contains more Water +77.7%
Contains more Other +129.5%
Contains more Protein +39%
Contains more Fats +10063.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Frog legs
Frog legs
1
:
2
Beef ribs
Beef ribs
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24503.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +929.4%
Frog legs
33% 23% 44%
Saturated Fat: 0.076 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
Beef ribs
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 12.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.05 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24503.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +929.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Frog legs Beef ribs
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Frog legs Beef ribs Opinion
Protein 16.4g 22.8g Beef ribs
Fats 0.3g 30.49g Beef ribs
Calories 73kcal 372kcal Beef ribs
Calcium 18mg 10mg Frog legs
Iron 1.5mg 2.33mg Beef ribs
Magnesium 20mg 20mg
Phosphorus 147mg 172mg Beef ribs
Potassium 285mg 290mg Beef ribs
Sodium 58mg 64mg Frog legs
Zinc 1mg 5.76mg Beef ribs
Copper 0.25mg 0.088mg Frog legs
Manganese 0.013mg Beef ribs
Selenium 14.1µg 21.2µg Beef ribs
Vitamin A 50IU 0IU Frog legs
Vitamin A RAE 15µg 0µg Frog legs
Vitamin E 1mg Frog legs
Vitamin D 8IU Frog legs
Vitamin D 0.2µg Frog legs
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.07mg Frog legs
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.19mg Frog legs
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 3.64mg Beef ribs
Vitamin B5 0.37mg Beef ribs
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.23mg Beef ribs
Folate 15µg 7µg Frog legs
Vitamin B12 0.4µg 2.33µg Beef ribs
Vitamin K 0.1µg Frog legs
Tryptophan 0.255mg Beef ribs
Threonine 0.996mg Beef ribs
Isoleucine 1.025mg Beef ribs
Leucine 1.802mg Beef ribs
Lysine 1.897mg Beef ribs
Methionine 0.584mg Beef ribs
Phenylalanine 0.89mg Beef ribs
Valine 1.109mg Beef ribs
Histidine 0.781mg Beef ribs
Cholesterol 50mg 85mg Frog legs
Saturated Fat 0.076g 12.29g Frog legs
Omega-3 - DHA 0.02g Frog legs
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g Frog legs
Omega-3 - DPA 0.007g Frog legs
Monounsaturated Fat 0.053g 13.04g Beef ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 1.05g Beef ribs

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Frog legs Beef ribs
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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%
Frog legs
42%
Beef ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Frog legs
52%
Beef ribs

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Frog legs
Frog legs contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.214g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Frog legs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168148/nutrients
  2. Beef ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170619/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.