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Frog legs vs. Flank steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Frog legs and Flank steak different?

  • Frog legs are richer in Copper, and Vitamin B2, while Flank steak is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Selenium, and Phosphorus.
  • Flank steak covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 51% more than Frog legs.
  • Frog legs contain 3 times more Copper than Flank steak. Frog legs contain 0.25mg of Copper, while Flank steak contains 0.082mg.
  • Frog legs are lower in Cholesterol.

Frog legs, raw and Beef, flank, steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled types were used 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.
Frog legs
Frog legs
1
:
9
Flank steak
Flank steak
Contains more Copper +204.9%
Contains more Calcium +11.1%
Contains more Iron +16%
Contains more Magnesium +15%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.9%
Contains more Potassium +18.9%
Contains more Zinc +390%
Contains more Selenium +108.5%
Equal in Sodium - 56
Frog legs
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 57% 15% 63% 26% 8% 28% 84% 0% 77%
Flank steak
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 66% 17% 90% 30% 8% 134% 28% 2% 161%
Contains more Copper +204.9%
Contains more Calcium +11.1%
Contains more Iron +16%
Contains more Magnesium +15%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.9%
Contains more Potassium +18.9%
Contains more Zinc +390%
Contains more Selenium +108.5%
Equal in Sodium - 56

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
6
:
5
Flank steak
Flank steak
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +163.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +86.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +88%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +513.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +382.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +307.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +1300%
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%
Flank steak
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% 0% 19% 31% 139% 33% 134% 7% 204% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +163.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +86.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +88%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +513.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +382.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +307.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +1300%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Frog legs
Frog legs
2
:
2
Flank steak
Flank steak
Contains more Water +27.6%
Contains more Protein +68.7%
Contains more Fats +2643.3%
Frog legs
16% 82%
Protein: 16.4 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 81.9 g
Other: 1.4 g
Flank steak
28% 8% 64%
Protein: 27.66 g
Fats: 8.23 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.17 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Water +27.6%
Contains more Protein +68.7%
Contains more Fats +2643.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Frog legs
Frog legs
1
:
2
Flank steak
Flank steak
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6158.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +215.7%
Frog legs
33% 23% 44%
Saturated Fat: 0.076 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
Flank steak
48% 47% 5%
Saturated Fat: 3.395 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.317 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.322 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6158.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +215.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Frog legs Flank steak Opinion
Protein 16.4g 27.66g Flank steak
Fats 0.3g 8.23g Flank steak
Calories 73kcal 192kcal Flank steak
Calcium 18mg 20mg Flank steak
Iron 1.5mg 1.74mg Flank steak
Magnesium 20mg 23mg Flank steak
Phosphorus 147mg 210mg Flank steak
Potassium 285mg 339mg Flank steak
Sodium 58mg 56mg Flank steak
Zinc 1mg 4.9mg Flank steak
Copper 0.25mg 0.082mg Frog legs
Manganese 0.009mg Flank steak
Selenium 14.1µg 29.4µg Flank steak
Vitamin A 50IU 0IU Frog legs
Vitamin A RAE 15µg 0µg Frog legs
Vitamin E 1mg 0.38mg Frog legs
Vitamin D 8IU Frog legs
Vitamin D 0.2µg Frog legs
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.075mg Frog legs
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.133mg Frog legs
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 7.363mg Flank steak
Vitamin B5 0.545mg Flank steak
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.579mg Flank steak
Folate 15µg 9µg Frog legs
Vitamin B12 0.4µg 1.63µg Flank steak
Vitamin K 0.1µg 1.4µg Flank steak
Tryptophan 0.182mg Flank steak
Threonine 1.105mg Flank steak
Isoleucine 1.259mg Flank steak
Leucine 2.201mg Flank steak
Lysine 2.338mg Flank steak
Methionine 0.72mg Flank steak
Phenylalanine 1.093mg Flank steak
Valine 1.372mg Flank steak
Histidine 0.883mg Flank steak
Cholesterol 50mg 79mg Frog legs
Saturated Fat 0.076g 3.395g Frog legs
Omega-3 - DHA 0.02g 0g Frog legs
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0g Frog legs
Omega-3 - DPA 0.007g 0g Frog legs
Monounsaturated Fat 0.053g 3.317g Flank steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 0.322g Flank steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Frog legs Flank steak
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
48%
Flank steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Frog legs
54%
Flank steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Frog legs
Frog legs is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.319g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flank steak
Flank steak contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Flank steak
Flank steak is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flank steak
Flank steak is relatively richer in minerals
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)
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. Flank steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168733/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.