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Frog legs vs. Caribou meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Frog legs and Caribou meat

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Choline, and Vitamin B1 in Caribou meat is higher than in Frog legs.
  • Caribou meat covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 260% more than Frog legs.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Frog legs are lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Frog legs, raw and Game meat, caribou, cooked, roasted.

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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 +22.2%
Contains more Iron +311.3%
Contains more Magnesium +35%
Contains more Phosphorus +58.5%
Contains more Zinc +426%
Equal in Potassium - 310
Equal in Sodium - 60
Equal in Copper - 0.263
Equal in Selenium - 13.6
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 57% 15% 63% 26% 8% 28% 84% 0% 77%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 232% 20% 100% 28% 8% 144% 88% 12% 75%
Contains more Calcium +22.2%
Contains more Iron +311.3%
Contains more Magnesium +35%
Contains more Phosphorus +58.5%
Contains more Zinc +426%
Equal in Potassium - 310
Equal in Sodium - 60
Equal in Copper - 0.263
Equal in Selenium - 13.6

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +150%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +260%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +382.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1560%
Contains more Vitamin K +1300%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 8% 0% 10% 63% 208% 109% 161% 74% 4% 830% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +150%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +260%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +382.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1560%
Contains more Vitamin K +1300%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +31.2%
Contains more Protein +81.5%
Contains more Fats +1373.3%
Contains more Other +141.4%
16% 82%
Protein: 16.4 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 81.9 g
Other: 1.4 g
30% 4% 62% 3%
Protein: 29.77 g
Fats: 4.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.43 g
Other: 3.38 g
Contains more Water +31.2%
Contains more Protein +81.5%
Contains more Fats +1373.3%
Contains more Other +141.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2409.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +507.8%
33% 23% 44%
Saturated Fat: 0.076 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
47% 36% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.7 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.33 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.62 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2409.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +507.8%

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 Caribou meat
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Frog legs Caribou meat Opinion
Protein 16.4g 29.77g Caribou meat
Fats 0.3g 4.42g Caribou meat
Calories 73kcal 167kcal Caribou meat
Calcium 18mg 22mg Caribou meat
Iron 1.5mg 6.17mg Caribou meat
Magnesium 20mg 27mg Caribou meat
Phosphorus 147mg 233mg Caribou meat
Potassium 285mg 310mg Caribou meat
Sodium 58mg 60mg Frog legs
Zinc 1mg 5.26mg Caribou meat
Copper 0.25mg 0.263mg Caribou meat
Manganese 0.087mg Caribou meat
Selenium 14.1µg 13.6µg Frog legs
Vitamin A 50IU 0IU Frog legs
Vitamin A RAE 15µg 0µg Frog legs
Vitamin E 1mg 0.4mg Frog legs
Vitamin D 8IU 0IU Frog legs
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Frog legs
Vitamin C 0mg 3mg Caribou meat
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.25mg Caribou meat
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.9mg Caribou meat
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 5.79mg Caribou meat
Vitamin B5 2.68mg Caribou meat
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.32mg Caribou meat
Folate 15µg 5µg Frog legs
Vitamin B12 0.4µg 6.64µg Caribou meat
Vitamin K 0.1µg 1.4µg Caribou meat
Tryptophan 0.458mg Caribou meat
Threonine 1.273mg Caribou meat
Isoleucine 1.347mg Caribou meat
Leucine 2.457mg Caribou meat
Lysine 2.697mg Caribou meat
Methionine 0.665mg Caribou meat
Phenylalanine 1.324mg Caribou meat
Valine 1.399mg Caribou meat
Histidine 1.179mg Caribou meat
Cholesterol 50mg 109mg Frog legs
Saturated Fat 0.076g 1.7g Frog legs
Omega-3 - DHA 0.02g 0.06g Caribou meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0g Frog legs
Omega-3 - DPA 0.007g 0.03g Caribou meat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.053g 1.33g Caribou meat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 0.62g Caribou meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Frog legs Caribou meat
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
122%
Caribou meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Frog legs
71%
Caribou meat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Frog legs
Frog legs contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.624g)
Which food is cheaper?
Caribou meat
Caribou meat is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caribou meat
Caribou meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caribou meat
Caribou meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Caribou meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173854/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.