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Frog legs vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Frog legs and Mackerel?

  • Frog legs are higher in Copper, yet Mackerel is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Mackerel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 775% more.
  • Frog legs have 3 times more Copper than Mackerel. While Frog legs have 0.25mg of Copper, Mackerel has only 0.094mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Frog legs are lower.

We used Frog legs, raw and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat 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 Calcium +20%
Contains less Sodium -30.1%
Contains more Copper +166%
Contains more Magnesium +385%
Contains more Phosphorus +89.1%
Contains more Potassium +40.7%
Contains more Selenium +266%
Equal in Iron - 1.57
Equal in Zinc - 0.94
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 5% 59% 70% 120% 36% 11% 26% 32% 3% 282%
Contains more Calcium +20%
Contains less Sodium -30.1%
Contains more Copper +166%
Contains more Magnesium +385%
Contains more Phosphorus +89.1%
Contains more Potassium +40.7%
Contains more Selenium +266%
Equal in Iron - 1.57
Equal in Zinc - 0.94

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 Folate +650%
Contains more Vitamin A +260%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +64.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +470.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +283.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +4650%
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 11% 0% 0% 2% 40% 96% 129% 60% 107% 2% 2375% 0%
Contains more Folate +650%
Contains more Vitamin A +260%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +64.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +470.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +283.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +4650%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +53.7%
Contains more Protein +45.4%
Contains more Fats +5836.7%
Contains more Other +262.1%
16% 82%
Protein: 16.4 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 81.9 g
Other: 1.4 g
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 g
Contains more Water +53.7%
Contains more Protein +45.4%
Contains more Fats +5836.7%
Contains more Other +262.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13118.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4115.7%
33% 23% 44%
Saturated Fat: 0.076 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 4.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13118.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4115.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Frog legs Mackerel Opinion
Protein 16.4g 23.85g Mackerel
Fats 0.3g 17.81g Mackerel
Calories 73kcal 262kcal Mackerel
Calcium 18mg 15mg Frog legs
Iron 1.5mg 1.57mg Mackerel
Magnesium 20mg 97mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 147mg 278mg Mackerel
Potassium 285mg 401mg Mackerel
Sodium 58mg 83mg Frog legs
Zinc 1mg 0.94mg Frog legs
Copper 0.25mg 0.094mg Frog legs
Manganese 0.02mg Mackerel
Selenium 14.1µg 51.6µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 50IU 180IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 15µg 54µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 1mg Frog legs
Vitamin D 8IU Frog legs
Vitamin D 0.2µg Frog legs
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.159mg Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.412mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 6.85mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.99mg Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.46mg Mackerel
Folate 15µg 2µg Frog legs
Vitamin B12 0.4µg 19µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 0.1µg Frog legs
Tryptophan 0.267mg Mackerel
Threonine 1.045mg Mackerel
Isoleucine 1.099mg Mackerel
Leucine 1.938mg Mackerel
Lysine 2.19mg Mackerel
Methionine 0.706mg Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.931mg Mackerel
Valine 1.228mg Mackerel
Histidine 0.702mg Mackerel
Cholesterol 50mg 75mg Frog legs
Saturated Fat 0.076g 4.176g Frog legs
Omega-3 - DHA 0.02g 0.699g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0.504g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.007g 0.106g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 0.053g 7.006g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 4.3g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Frog legs Mackerel
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
235%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Frog legs
64%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Frog legs
Frog legs contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.1g)
Which food is cheaper?
Frog legs
Frog legs is cheaper (difference - $4.5)
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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175120/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.